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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicUK government

Topic: UK government

UK, Switzerland to begin negotiations on FTA

Switzerland is the UK's 10th largest trading partner and 7th largest export market, with £51 billion in trade in 2023.

UK encourages local councils to apply for grants for urban green space improvements

The initiative aims to enable 100 towns and cities across the UK to improve access to green spaces for urban residents.

UK introduces bill to legalise cryptocurrencies

New law also aims to ensure that the U.K. remains a leader in the global crypto race by being one of the first countries to recognise these assets in law.

23 Bangladeshis awarded the Chevening scholarship

Out of the 23 selected for a fully funded masters course In the UK, 17 are women.

UK unveils ‘greenest building’ in its diplomatic network

The newly-appointed North America Minister Stephen Doughty inaugurated the British High Commission building in Ottawa, Canada.

UK government unveils new water pollution law

The proposed legislation will allow the Environment Agency to impose fines of up to £300 for pollution.

UK Pledges $25 million to support agriculture in Africa

Lord Collins of Highbury, the UK minister for Africa made the announcement at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Kigali, Rwanda.

Former Scottish First Minister visits Philippines

Lord Jack McConnell met with local leaders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.