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Friday, September 26, 2025
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

The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.