Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment Page summary: The government has launched a scheme which will see thousands of people benefit from improved HIV testing and treatment under a new action plan. Change made: First published. Time updated: 7:28am, 1 December 2025 Chief Medical Officer’s annual report 2025: infections Page summary: Professor Chris Whitty’s annual report considers trends,…
Ben KempDecember 12, 2025
UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Trade Partnership Committee meeting 4 December 2025, agenda Page summary: This page provides information about the fifth meeting of the Trade Partnership Committee under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:00am, 2 December 2025 UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Trade Partnership Committee meeting 12 December 2024, minutes Page summary:…
Ben KempDecember 12, 2025
Make Work Pay: leave for bereavement including pregnancy loss Page summary: We are seeking views on the details of a new entitlement to bereavement leave, including for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. Change made: Options assessment for new rights to unpaid bereavement leave including pregnancy loss added. Time updated: 11:00am, 1 December 2025 Industrial Strategy Page summary: Strategy document setting…
Ben KempDecember 12, 2025
Cyber security guidance for business Page summary: Guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats. Change made: Added link to the cyber insurance guide. Added details of the free 30 minutes with a Cyber Advisor. Updated the Cyber Essentials description. Time updated: 5:20pm, 3 December 2025 TechExpert Page summary: TechExpert is part of TechFirst,…
Ben KempDecember 12, 2025
Moving to a single list for UK sanctions designations - Webinar On 17 December, FCDO and OFSI will be holding a webinar on the move to a single list for UK sanctions designations. In this webinar we will be discussing the change taking place on the 28 January 2026, an explanation of what improvements are being made to the UK…
Ben KempDecember 12, 2025
On 28 November 2025, Spain notified Defra that cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) were detected in wild boar within the Barcelona province. Regionalisation measures and restrictions for ASF in Spain have now been implemented and reflected in the relevant third-country lists, following confirmation of the restricted zones by the Spanish authorities. The OVS note can be found on GOV.UK.…
Ben KempDecember 12, 2025
Additional UK Sanctions List formats As part of preparations for the move to a single list for UK sanctions designations, additional formats of the UK Sanctions List are now being published on GOV.UK. UK Sanctions List
Ben KempDecember 12, 2025
Updates from a recent call with APHA: African Swine Fever – Spain There is an ongoing outbreak of African Swine Fever in Spain. The situation is fluid with regard to the scale and duration, but the situation has changed; rather than a Spain-wide ban, there is now a regional restriction in place (focused on the Barcelona region), with no new…
Ben KempDecember 11, 2025
African Swine Fever - update on imports from Spain, 28 November 2025 Dear Trader, On 28 November 2025, Spain notified Defra that cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) have been detected in wild boar within the Barcelona region. Spanish authorities have instructed their official veterinarians that, at national level, no further export certificates can be signed for affected products…
Ben KempDecember 11, 2025