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Boost for British consumers and Developing Countries as UK launches new trade measures. New measures will make it easier for developing countries to trade, supporting jobs and economic growth in the UK overseas.

A statement of ambition on upcoming plastic pollution treaty negotiations signed by leading businesses and financial institutions. On 24 June 2025 Defra held a roundtable ahead of the second part of the fifth session of negotiations to agree a global plastics treaty (INC-5.2).

Monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have fallen by 0.1% in May 2025, following an unrevised fall of 0.3% in April 2025 and growth of 0.4% in March 2025 (revised up from 0.2% in our previous publication). Real GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.5% in the three months to May 2025, compared with the three months to February 2025, largely driven by growth in the services sector in this period.

The Prime Minister and French President Macron agree to return illegal migrants to France. The Prime Minister and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to take forward a groundbreaking partnership to address illegal Channel crossings and dismantle the people smuggling networks.

Thousands of disabled people and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure, well-paid jobs. Latest cash boost will be delivered to four areas in England as part of the Connect to Work programme Comes as part of £3.8 billion employment support package over this parliament for sick or disabled people, unlocking work and boosting living standards through the Plan for Change.

The value of goods imports increased by £0.6 billion (1.2%) in May 2025, with a rise in imports from both EU and non-EU countries. The value of goods exports increased by £0.6 billion (2.2%) in May 2025, with an increase in exports to both EU and non-EU countries.

Monthly production output was estimated to have decreased 0.9% in May 2025; this follows falls in April 2025 (down 0.6%) and March 2025 (down 0.2%). The fall in monthly output in May 2025 resulted from decreases in "manufacturing" (down 1.0%) and "mining and quarrying" (down 3.2%); these were partially offset by an increase in "water supply and sewerage" (up 0.8%) and "electricity and gas" (up 0.3%).

Construction has begun on a new cutting-edge facility for meteorological research and forecasting, marked by a breaking ground ceremony. The event took place (July 9 2025) at the site of the new headquarters for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) at the University of Reading's Whiteknights Campus, led by Lord Vallance, Minister of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.

The Insolvency Service investigated complaints made to Action Fraud from people in Estonia, Mauritania, Iran, New Zealand, Poland and Romania. BTCMining Limited operated a cryptoasset mining business, but customers say they took payments for services they did not receive.

LGBT military personnel who faced dismissal, discharge or mistreatment due to their sexuality while serving between 1967 and 2000 will receive financial support faster following improvements to the Government's financial recognition scheme. Increase in dedicated staff will accelerate applications and process payments faster.

The UK stock market isn't on the brink of abolition — but it's definitely under pressure and in need of reform. The London Stock Exchange is still one of the largest and most liquid markets globally.

Government confirms reforms to the national pricing electricity market that will create a fairer, cheaper, more secure, and more efficient energy system. Government puts fairness and affordability at the centre of electricity market reform to deliver system that puts working people first.

New insights from sector data suggest that charities have been able to direct additional resources to delivering their aims, amidst a tightening financial squeeze. The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has analysed data drawn from annual returns for the financial year ending 2023 - the most comprehensive dataset available to the charity sector.

Regions with abundant renewables, like Scotland, would have received some of the lowest electricity prices in Europe under zonal pricing. Independent analyses estimate savings of at least £3.7 billion per year and total bill reductions of £55 billion by 2050 for consumers nationwide, with Scotland among the biggest winners.

Lochaber will come alive with the sights and sounds of Gaelic song, cèilidh music, bagpipes and processions as the Royal National Mòd rolls into the Highlands from 10 - 18 October 2025. Attendees of the world's largest celebration of Gaelic language and culture are in for a bustling nine days, as events showcasing everything from music, poetry and dances, to exhibitions, book launches, and the region's best food and drink, are unveiled.