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Landmark economic deal with United States saves thousands of jobs for British car makers and steel industry

Thousands of jobs have been saved as the Prime Minister secured a first-of-a-kind trade agreement with the US. HM GovernmentSource

Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, May 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the work of the OSCE Mission towards preventing escalation and finding practical solutions to issues, amid the challenging backdrop of energy shortages during the reporting period. HM GovernmentSource

UK pledges support to strengthen Ukraine’s justice system

On the eve of Victory in Europe day Minister Sackman and Minister Suhak, Deputy Justice Minister of Ukraine, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Kyiv. HM GovernmentSource

Secretary of State marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day by opening a special World War II exhibition at Antrim Castle Gardens. HM GovernmentSource

HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate cut to 4.25%.

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 8 May 2025 to reduce the Bank of England base rate to 4.25% from 4.50%. HM GovernmentSource

Spelthorne Borough Council Letter: Letter to Chief Executive (8 May 2025)

Letter to the Chief Executive outlining the Secretary of State’s intervention package at Spelthorne Borough Council. HM GovernmentSource

Spelthorne Borough Council: Directions made under the Local Government Act 1999 (8 May 2025)

The Directions (8 May 2025) made under section 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 in respect to the intervention at Spelthorne Borough Council. HM GovernmentSource

UK and Norway accelerate clean energy opportunities

British workers and businesses will benefit from more investment in the UK’s clean energy future, with a new partnership signed with Norway. HM GovernmentSource