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Record pension scheme funding means up to £160 billion ready to boost growth

The reforms will support the Government’s Plan for Change by boosting economic growth and securing the financial future of millions of UK savers. HM GovernmentSource

78th World Health Assembly: UK National Statement

The UK's National Statement for the WHO's World Health Assembly. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley. HM GovernmentSource

Board of Trade meet to help UK exporters take advantage of new trade deals

Revamped Board of Trade meet for the first time off the back of trio of trade agreements with India, US and EU HM GovernmentSource

Environment Agency scientists seek new ways to save mussel power

Mussel samples are a yardstick for coastal water quality. But with mussel numbers in decline, scientists are inventing new ways to sample waters. HM GovernmentSource

UK attends Kimberley Process Intersessional hosted by the United Arab Emirates

The United Kingdom reaffirms commitment to the Kimberley Process and support for its tripartite framework following the 2025 Kimberley Process Intersessional. HM GovernmentSource

CMA letter to Barclays about breaching Part 5 of the Retail Banking Order (notified in October 2024)

Letter to Barclays Bank UK plc, after the Competition and Markets Authority found it breached Part 5 (Payment Transactions Histories) of the Retail Banking Market Investigation Order 2017. HM GovernmentSource

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt: Mark Bryson-Richardson

Mr Mark Bryson-Richardson MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt HM GovernmentSource

DIO completes major improvement project in the Falkland Islands

Completion of new accommodation and offices at Mount Byron marks major milestone for remote Falklands project. HM GovernmentSource

New Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board appointed

Emily Norton will start the role from 1 June HM GovernmentSource

First detection of West Nile virus in UK mosquitoes

UKHSA says there is no evidence to suggest ongoing circulation of the virus in birds or mosquitos in the UK and the risk to the general public is very low HM GovernmentSource

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