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Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador - 12 March 2025

The Foreign Office protests Russia's campaign of harassment against British diplomats.

Waste criminal must pay huge amount due to undeclared assets

Lincolnshire waste crime offender must pay an extra £278k

New rules to prioritise recruiting care workers in England

Employers will be required to prioritise recruiting international care workers already in England before recruiting from overseas.

Countdown to the close season begins for South East anglers

Anglers reminded that the close season for coarse fishing comes into effect on 15 March and runs until 15 June inclusive.

Public chargepoints in the UK hit 75,000 milestone

Government is investing over £2.3 billion to ensure number of chargers will continue to grow, giving people the confidence to switch to EVs.

National Theatre film and Imperial War Museums bring Second World War stories to a new generation as part of VE Day 80 plans

A new National Theatre film, ‘The Next Morning’ will showcase stories of young people after the Second World War

CMA launches review of merger remedies approach and publishes new mergers charter

The CMA launches review of approach to merger remedies and publishes new Mergers Charter as next steps in its plan to enhance the UK’s merge

Whole genome sequencing service launched to tackle hepatitis C

Latest data show continued progress towards elimination of hepatitis C as a public health threat in England

The UK's response to global tariffs on steel and aluminium

The Business Secretary responds to the US imposing global tariffs on steel and aluminium from today (Wednesday 12 March).

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedo