Tag: UK government

UK’s new cabinet: Indian-origin MPs secure powerful UK government roles under Andy Burnham!

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P -
  UK (Commonwealth Union)_ The political influence of the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom continues to grow, with several...

UK Biobank failures expose drawbacks of sharing genetic and medical records

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The promise of secure custodianship has failed 198 times over the past 11 months. The volunteers who signed up...

What Does the New UK-Backed EdTech Push Mean for the Philippines’ Digital Education Future?

Education Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK, ASEAN & EdTech Hub support DepEd to deliver inclusive, evidence-based EdTech, strengthening learning, resilience & digital transformation. The...

UK Foreign Office Denies Minister’s Claim That Chagos Islands Deal Has Been Paused

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK government has asserted that the controversial plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius remains on track,...

UK admits to ‘serious error’ in forcing hyperscale data centre without environmental protections

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK government admitted to a ‘serious logical error’ in its decision to force through the construction of a...

Historic Aid Reduction Ahead: UK Set to Cut Billions from Overseas Spending in 2026

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
British overseas spending is set to fall to the lowest level this century.   The UK’s overseas aid spending is forecast...
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What Happens Next for Hong Kong After Jimmy Lai’s National Security Law Conviction?

Global Ishini Dabare -
Hong Kong courts have convicted Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy campaigner and founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper,...

Salary Sacrifice Under Pressure as UK Eyes Pension Tax Revenue

Business & Trade Dana de Silva -
The recent announcement that the Rachel Reeves‑led UK government plans to raise between £3 billion and £4 billion from changes to...

ACCA Calls for Practical Measures to End Chronic Late Payments in UK

Europe Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has called on the UK government to take stronger and more...

Will the UK’s New “Scale-Up Unit” Unlock the Next Wave of Financial Growth?

Europe Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) The UK government is rolling out a new plan to make life easier for fast-growing financial firms and...

UK Government Raises English Bar for Skilled Workers in New Immigration Overhaul

Europe Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) From January 2026 on, some migrants coming to the UK will need to show a much stronger command...

UK Pubs Are Dying — Matty Healy Says Live Music Might Be Their Last Hope

Entertainment Ishini Dabare -
Entertainment (Commonwealth Union) _ Matty Healy, the outspoken frontman of The 1975, has made a significant announcement regarding the...

The Commonwealth advances progress on the historic BBNJ Agreement

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth is at the forefront of urging the ratification and coming into force of the Agreement on...

Innovation or Inequality? Why Reeves’ £86 Billion Plan Has the Nation Divided

Europe admin -
(Commonwealth_Europe) The UK government has unveiled a major financial commitment, announcing an £86 billion investment plan aimed at strengthening...

AI Cyberattacks Are Exploding—Why the UK Government Is Sounding the Alarm

Europe admin -
(Commonwealth_Europe) – The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is set to intensify both the frequency and complexity of cyberattacks...

Forget Buying—Here’s Why Build-to-Rent Is Taking Over UK Housing

Real Estate Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Over the past decade, the UK’s build-to-rent (BTR) sector has evolved from a niche investment concept into a...