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The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) is set to convene at Hillsborough Castle today (Thursday, 24th April), marking the first occasion the Conference has been hosted in Northern Ireland since 2006. Formed under the Good Friday Agreement, the BIIGC serves as a bilateral forum that meets on a regular basis, with the objective “to unite the …

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The public will enjoy enhanced protection from fraudsters and scammers due to a groundbreaking, first-in-Europe ban on the possession and supply of SIM farms, as confirmed today by the Fraud Minister Lord Hanson. SIM farms are sophisticated devices that can hold numerous SIM cards, allowing criminals to disseminate scam texts to thousands simultaneously or establish …

Significant Advancement in Fraud Prevention with Historic Prohibition on SIM Farms Read More »

Today, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) unveiled new guidance, which for the first time indicates that companies self-reporting suspected misconduct and fully cooperating with investigators may be invited to negotiate a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) instead of facing prosecution, unless there are exceptional circumstances. During a legal conference in London, SFO Director Nick Ephgrave presented …

SFO outlines path for companies to evade legal action Read More »

Francine, I sincerely appreciate your welcome.  Distinguished delegates, on behalf of the UK government and the International Energy Agency, I am delighted to welcome you to the historic Lancaster House and to London for this inaugural global summit on the Future of Energy Security.  As Francine mentioned, we have an impressive representation of nearly 60 …

Inaugural Address by the Energy Secretary at the Energy Security Summit of Tomorrow Read More »

Today (Thursday, 24 April), foresters, researchers, landowners, nurseries, and seed suppliers will benefit from up to £4.1 million allocated to enhance domestic tree and tree seed production. This funding aims to meet the ambitious statutory tree planting goals necessary for climate, nature, and community, while also supporting green jobs and stimulating sector growth. This initiative …

Major forestry funds available again to boost tree-planting goals Read More »

Export Roadshows, aimed at encouraging more small businesses to engage in exporting and stimulate economic growth, commence today in the North East. Taking place throughout all nations and regions of the UK, these events will unite small enterprises, industry specialists, trade organizations, and government representatives. An initiative within the modern Industrial Strategy, the roadshow seeks …

National tour launches to promote business exports and boost economic growth. Read More »

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is advising travelers heading to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Umrah and the upcoming Hajj pilgrimages to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease with the MenACWY vaccine, due to ongoing outbreaks of serogroup W (MenW) disease linked to travel to KSA. UKHSA has confirmed five cases of MenW …

UKHSA Encourages Meningitis Vaccination for Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims Read More »

Schools from the UK and Ukraine are inundating applications for the 100 Year Partnership programme, coinciding with the Prime Minister’s invitation to children at No10 to commemorate their strong ties. According to the Prime Minister, “this partnership will create brighter futures for kids in both nations.” Schools from Wales and Warwickshire are set to visit …

UK and Ukraine Strengthen Community Connections in Celebration of a Century-Long Partnership Read More »

I am currently a fourth seat trainee at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the Legal Group’s European and International Law advisory team. Our team is responsible for advising on, drafting, and negotiating a variety of international agreements, such as Free Trade Agreements and Double Taxation Treaties. My undergraduate studies were in Philosophy and Politics, …

Career Perspective: Joe, Apprentice Solicitor at HM Revenue & Customs – A Case Study Read More »

I am currently a trainee solicitor in my second seat, working with the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Legal Group’s VAT Litigation team. My responsibilities involve conducting litigation and analyzing the VAT treatment of various supplies, such as food, beauty treatments, books, and marketing agreements from prominent brands. A significant part of our team’s focus …

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