Historic UK-India Free Trade Agreement is now in effect
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), one of the biggest trade deals of modern times, came into force on 15 July. read more
Author Archives: HM Government
Guidance: Local Nature Partnerships: key contacts
Contact details for Local Nature Partnerships in England. read more
County Durham illegal waste site shut down
The Environment Agency has closed down a waste site in County Durham after reports of illegal dumping on protected land. read more
Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Essex: 17 July 2026
The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Nicholas Charrington, DL, as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Essex on the retirement of Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, CVO, on 2nd December 2026. read more
2026 Government Chemist Conference report and recordings
Government Chemist Conference – Safe food for tomorrow’s world: evidence-based measurement solutions for responsible regulation (recordings available below) read more