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Westminster update: legal services at heart of Industrial Strategy
The Law Society
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July 1, 2025
Law Society celebrates 200 years On Monday 23 June, our bicentenary celebrations reached London. We celebrated our profession's rich history, with contributions from the solicitor general and more. Legal services placed at heart of Industrial...
British foreign security acknowledges Turkey’s role in pushing regional stability
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) British Foreign Secretary David Lammy acknowledged Türkiye's significant role in promoting regional stability and pushing for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a visit to Ankara on Monday. He emphasized Türkiye’s proactive...
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council calls on journalists to scrutinise UK government claims as welfare reform bill is rushed through parliament
National Union of Journalists
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July 1, 2025
The DMC has compiled advice and resources to support journalists to understand and scrutinise the impact of the proposals in a fast-moving political discussion. The UK government is progressing proposals for welfare reform with some speed. The...
UK Lawmakers Urge PM to Establish Gaza Family Visa Program
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A coalition of 67 British lawmakers is calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to urgently establish a visa program for Palestinians in Gaza who have relatives in the UK. These MPs and members of the House of Lords are urging the...
UK Lawmakers Urge Visa Initiative for Palestinians with British Relatives
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A significant group of British legislators urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday to swiftly implement a visa program enabling Palestinians in Gaza with relatives in the UK to find shelter in Britain. The appeal, made by a diverse...
President Lai meets Minister of State at UK Department for Business and Trade Douglas Alexander
Taiwan President News
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June 30, 2025
TAIWAN, June 30 - Details 2025-06-27 President Lai confers decoration on former Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Ohashi Mitsuo On the morning of June 27, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon upon...
UK Welfare Overhaul Plan Faces Revolt from Own MPs
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK government’s ambitious welfare reform plan is encountering mounting resistance within its own ranks, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office engaging in talks with MPs who have backed an amendment demanding the scrapping of the...
UK wants to prohibit pro-Palestinian group
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK government plans to seek parliamentary approval to designate the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. This decision follows an incident where members of the group broke into a military air...
Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami Honored as ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ at Influencer Magazine Awards 2025
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In recognition of an extraordinary legacy of compassion, resilience, and global service, Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami has been awarded ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ at the Influencer Magazine...
The HealthAI Global Regulatory Network Welcomes The United Kingdom as Its First Member Country
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
As part of HealthAI’s GRN, the UK’s MHRA will help shape international rules for AI in healthcare, speeding up access to safe tech in the NHS and worldwide. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HealthAI - The Global Agency...
UK government wants to ban Palestine Action for activism
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The British government is preparing to propose banning Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian activist organization, by labeling it a terrorist group. This follows an incident where members of the group gained access to a military air base...
Westminster update: lord chancellor on vital ECHR reform
The Law Society
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June 25, 2025
SRA to refocus core functions The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is consulting on its 2025/26 business plan. Read our response in support of its commitment to refocus core functions, which will help rebuild public trust and confidence in...
UK Moves to Outlaw Pro-Palestinian Activist Group
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The British government is preparing to formally designate the activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, a move prompted by an incident in which activists infiltrated an airbase and sprayed red paint into a military...
UK Moves to Ban Pro-Palestinian Group
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The British government plans to request that legislators classify a pro-Palestinian activist group as a terrorist organization. This decision follows an incident where members of the group infiltrated a military air base and sprayed paint...
UK Parliament Hears Testimonies on Gaza's Health System
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The British Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee convened an open evidence hearing to explore conditions in Gaza, inviting humanitarian relief workers and medical practitioners who have journeyed to the enclave over recent months....
UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Ministers
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) This week, Britain chose to impose sanctions on two senior members of Israel's Cabinet in a bid "to uphold human rights and defend the prospect of a two-state solution," according to a statement by the prime minister on Wednesday. The...
British Premier says confiscating Russian assets is ‘complicated’
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described the idea of confiscating frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine as a complex and delicate matter, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach. Since the start of the Ukraine conflict in...
A Multilingual Launch of the Green Guide for Hajj and Umrah in the United Kingdom
EIN Presswire
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June 4, 2025
Organized by Global One and Greenpeace MENA as part of the Ummah For Earth Alliance, with the support of Greenpeace UK. LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, June 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Green Guide For Hajj and Umrah was launched in its 5 new...
UK leads G7 countries in addressing child sexual violence, but ODA cuts are hurting progress
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 12, 2025
LONDON, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The UK is the best performer among G7 countries in addressing child sexual violence and is spearheading international efforts to end online sexual violence, but cuts in Official Development Assistance...
Russia prohibits British Council
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially banned the British Council, accusing the UK-based organization of promoting LGBTQ content and working against Russian state interests. The announcement came from the Prosecutor General’s Office on Thursday, which...