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UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities for UK food and drink exporters

UK ratifies the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement

Over five million hours of childcare have been unlocked thanks to the government's Free Breakfast Club programme 10 Million Free Breakfasts Served in Schools Across Country Ten million free breakfasts have been served to children across England through the government’s free breakfast club programme — unlocking 5 million hours of childcare and representing potential savings of up to £25 million in childcare costs for working families. Over 300,000 children across 1,250 clubs are already...

Trading Places! (From the teachings of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a)(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) Parashat Naso in the Diaspora The Parashah states, “The sacred offerings of each individual remain his own property. When they are given to the cohen, they become the [cohen’s] property” (Bamidbar 5:10). What does the Pasuk mean? Tosafot (Ta’anit 9a) quote the Chachamim from the Sifrei who...

Termination of Green Card of Cuban National Tied to Communist Regime’s Top Financial Official Today, Adys Lastres Morera, a Cuban national with ties to the communist regime in Havana, was arrested following the Department of State’s termination of her lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, at my direction. Morera is now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Morera is the adult sister of Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera, who was sanctioned earlier this month for her role as the...

United States Completes Accelerated Mission to Remove Highly Enriched Uranium from Venezuela The United States, in partnership with Venezuela and the United Kingdom and with technical support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), successfully removed excess highly enriched uranium (HEU) from Venezuela’s shuttered RV-1 research reactor. The RV-1 was the country’s first and only nuclear reactor, originally built for peaceful scientific research and later repurposed for gamma-ray...

ReadyWise Expands Emergency Preparedness Support for Embassies Across the EMEA Region

United States Participates in Second APEC 2026 Senior Officials’ Meetings and Ministerial in Shanghai and Suzhou, China The United States is sending a delegation to the second APEC 2026 Senior Officials’ Meetings and Ministerial Meetings in Shanghai and Suzhou, China on May 11-23 to continue advancing America First foreign, trade, and investment policies. U.S. Senior Official for APEC Casey Mace, joined by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Cyberspace and Digital Policy John R. Mills,...

Kate Gibson named as new Deputy Chair; Rachel Danemann confirmed as new member; and Professor Lynn Dicks reappointed Updates to the Board of Natural England Two new appointments and one reappointment have been made to the Board of Natural England. Kate Gibson and Rachel Danemann have been newly appointed to the Board for three-year terms, both of which commenced on 1 May 2026 and will run until 30 April 2029. Kate will serve as Deputy Chair for the duration of her term. Her appointment comes...

The UK Government stands with the people of Solomon Islands following the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Maila UK Provides Cyclone Support to Solomon Islands We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected and commend the leadership of the Solomon Islands Government, local authorities and communities for their swift response, alongside humanitarian partners. UK support is helping people recover, rebuild, and stay safe in four key areas: Supporting Children and Families to...

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU UK-EU SPS Agreement - Information for Businesses On 19 May 2025, the UK government and the European Union (EU) agreed to pursue a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement. This, together with the Windsor Framework, will make it easier, cheaper and more predictable for goods to move not just between the UK and the EU, but also within the UK itself, including smoother movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland....

Marking Three Years of Conflict in Sudan with Sanctions and Appeal for Humanitarian Truce April 15th marked three years since the devastating civil war began in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Trump Administration is imposing sanctions on five individuals and entities responsible for stoking this conflict, which has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Since April 2023, over 150,000 people have been killed, more than 14 million...

The Severity of the Sin of Lashon Hara and the danger of being a journalist (From the teachings of Maran Rabbenu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a) (translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series In the Parashah, our Holy Torah speaks at length about the leper. Our Chachamim in the Gemara (Erachin 17a) say, why does the leper deserve such a punishment? Due to the sin of...

Robots, not people, could respond to future high-risk incidents following the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's recent testing Dstl Assesses Robotic Systems in Hazardous Incident Recovery Trial Chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) substances can pose a significant risk to public health, especially in confined spaces which concentrate vapours and spills. Robots, however, allow the human operators to manage any contamination but remain at a safe distance away from any harmful...

UK taxpayers to protect Sudan aid pledge and double taxpayer funding to frontline responders as Foreign Secretary visits International Sudan Conference in Berlin UK Taxpayers Boost Local Funding to Aid 1.8 Million in Sudan Foreign Secretary doubles taxpayer-funded aid for frontline responders and Sudanese aid groups up to £15 million to support the hardest to reach areas in Sudan UK will pledge £146 million taxpayer-funded humanitarian funding for Sudan this year Yvette Cooper demands warring...

High-sugar and deep-fried food taken off the menu in new plans to overhaul school dinners amid health crisis facing children, helping to tackle obesity Government Scraps High-Sugar Food from School Menus Millions of children will benefit from healthier, more nutritious, tasty meals at school as the government today [Monday 13th April] sets out its plans to overhaul the School Food Standards for the first time in over a decade. One in three children are leaving primary school overweight or...

Environment Secretary approves additional £1m of taxpayer funding to explore the reintroduction of golden eagles, restoring hopes they will return to England Iconic Golden Eagles to Make Comeback in England One of Britain’s most iconic birds, the golden eagle, is poised to make a return to England after more than 150 years after the Government paved the way for a recovery programme that could include reintroduction. Once widespread across England and mentioned more than 40 times by...

Strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement slashes red tape for British organic exporters, cutting costs and bureaucracy UK Opens Door to Japan's £1.4 Billion Organic Market British organic food producers will see red tape slashed and the doors opened to one of Asia’s fastest-growing organic markets, Food Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle has announced. Coming into effect today (Wednesday 1 April), the UK and Japan have formally recognised the equivalency of each other’s organic livestock...

Strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement slashes red tape for British organic exporters, cutting costs and bureaucracy UK Opens Door to Japan's £1.4 Billion Organic Market British organic food producers will see red tape slashed and the doors opened to one of Asia’s fastest-growing organic markets, Food Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle has announced. Coming into effect today (Wednesday 1 April), the UK and Japan have formally recognised the equivalency of each other’s organic livestock...

Selection of local authorities in England awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices Pupils, Patients and Public Sector Workers to Prosper through Local Food Procurement Pupils, patients and public sector workers across England will benefit from healthier, more sustainably sourced meals, as a selection of councils receive grants to strengthen food procurement in their local communities. Councils including Middlesbrough, Brighton and Hove, Bristol and Cambridge will each...

Article explores concerns over honey adulteration and the work of jointly funded Framework for interrogation of honey authenticity databases Understanding Honey Fraud and the Role of Authenticity Testing Honey fraud, including the adulteration of honey with cheap sugar syrups and mislabelling of origin, remains a high-profile and contentious issue. A recent article by The Grocer explores how investigations and testing programmes have raised potential concerns about the authenticity of some...

UK Foreign Secretary announced additional £2 million in UK humanitarian funding to Lebanon Photo Credit: AVSI/Elsa Maria Karam At the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in France, the UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced an additional £2 million in UK taxpayer funded humanitarian aid to Lebanon bringing our taxpayer's total contribution to £9.5 million since the beginning of the conflict. This taxpayer funding will support UN OCHA’s Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) to respond to growing...

Five companies now under investigation as the CMA steps up its work to tackle fake reviews and misleading star ratings – and protect people online Fake and Misleading Reviews: 5 Businesses Under CMA Investigation Five companies now under investigation: Autotrader, Feefo, Dignity, Just Eat and Pasta Evangelists Action builds on the CMA’s extensive enforcement in this area – including securing important undertakings from Amazon and Google CEO: “Fake reviews strike at the heart of consumer...

Farmers, schools and manufacturers could soon cut their energy bills by installing small onshore wind turbines without needing planning permission Lower Bills for Farmers, Schools and Factories Farmers, factories and schools as well as public sector organisations could soon be able to install small onshore wind turbines in England without needing to apply for planning permission Proposals would enable farmers, businesses and schools to reduce their bills, while protecting them against...

Alongside our ongoing diplomatic efforts, the UK is providing over £5 million in taxpayer funding to support thousands of displaced civilians across Lebanon UK Announces Emergency Humanitarian Response Taxpayer Funding for Lebanon UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced over £5 million in additional emergency humanitarian taxpayer funding to help thousands of vulnerable and displaced civilians across Lebanon to meet their basic needs. This will be delivered through partners including...

Negotiations underway on UK-EU deal to make trade easier, cheaper and quicker, with Northern Ireland at the heart of the talks Businesses in Northern Ireland Urged to Prepare for Smoother GB-NI and EU Trade Negotiations on changes to trading arrangements with the European Union are focused on ensuring Northern Ireland fully benefits, with businesses in Northern Ireland urged to take simple steps to prepare. The government is negotiating a deal that will make agrifood trade with the EU easier,...

Events from Scotland Office in partnership with local chambers of commerce in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness will 'turn Scottish business export potential into reality' Export Masterclasses to Help Scottish Businesses Forge EU Trade Links Scottish businesses are set to benefit from expert insight and guidance about exporting to the EU at a series of UK Government events this month. The Scotland Office will host two-day sessions in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness, aimed...

City of Gdańsk Strengthens Civil Defense Infrastructure with New Crisis Response Warehouse Featuring ReadyWise Emergency Food

America First Leadership in Crop Research Under the Trump Administration’s America First Foreign Assistance framework, the United States continues to strengthen U.S. food systems and secure our nation’s economic and agricultural dominance. A robust and resilient agriculture sector is essential to domestic prosperity, global market stability, and American competitiveness. Today, the U.S. government announced $40 million to support the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center...

Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine - ReadyWise Supply Emergency Food to KOLO Nordic Winter Escalates Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine as ReadyWise Expands Emergency Food Support with KOLO Nordic

Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment, and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer Plan Three in Four Cancer Patients to Survive Long Term Under New Plan 75% of patients diagnosed from 2035 will be cancer-free or living well after five years, following record investment in the NHS  NHS to meet all cancer waiting time standards by 2029, with hundreds of thousands more patients treated within 62 days  Major expansion of...

£10 million financial taxpayer-funded support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments Taxpayers to Cover Travel Costs of Children with Cancer £10 million taxpayer-funded support comes as more than a third of families travel over an hour to reach hospital for cancer care Fund a key recommendation of the Children and Young People’s Cancer taskforce as part of the National Cancer Plan Part of wider taxpayer-funded package to...

On 23 March 2023, the MAC launched a self-commissioned review into the Seasonal Worker route and this is the government's response The Government's Response to the MAC's Seasonal Worker Review The government has now completed its thorough consideration and reflection on the report ‘Review of the Seasonal Worker visa’ and would like to thank the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) for the work undertaken to produce the report. The MAC’s recommendations were structured around 5 broad themes:...

Streamlined agriculture rules to cut duplication and make it easier for farmers to drive down water pollution Farming Rules Shake-Up to Cut Pollution and Support Farmers New, clearer rules proposed today (Tuesday 27 January) will help to improve water quality, reduce pollution in our rivers and give farmers the confidence to grow food sustainably. 41% of England’s rivers, lakes and streams are currently affected by agricultural pollution, and they will get stronger protection...

Delivering on Our Commitment: U.S. Disaster Assistance to the Cuban People Today, we are announcing the first in a series of direct humanitarian shipments to Cuba as part of the $3 million of disaster assistance committed by the Trump Administration following Hurricane Melissa. These shipments reflect our sustained commitment to the Cuban people as they continue to recover from the devastation. While the storm has passed, humanitarian needs remain acute, and recovery efforts are ongoing. A...

Moshe in the Basket - The potential impact of paying attention for just one moment From HaGaon Rav Zevadia HaCohen Shlit”a, The Head of the Batei Din in Tel Aviv(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series This week we read about Paro’s decree against the Jewish children, to abort their lives as soon as they were born. In the Torah’s words, “The king of Egypt spoke to the [chief] Hebrew midwives, whose...

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity Landmark Junk Food Ad Ban to Protect Kid’s Health Government delivers on pledge to restrict junk food advertising and help parents raise healthiest generation of children ever New regulations will remove up to 7.2 billion calories from UK children’s diets each year as part of drive to reduce childhood obesity Children will be protected from excessive exposure to unhealthy food...

Remedies proposed to resolve concerns that Vandemoortele’s deal to buy Délifrance could have led to higher costs for supermarkets and commercial foodservice customers CMA Proposes to Accept Remedies in Pastry Deal The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to accept remedies offered following its investigation into Vandemoortele’s deal to buy Délifrance. Vandemoortele and Délifrance each supply frozen viennoiserie products such as croissants and pains au chocolat, to supermarket...

Three quarters of farmers have received Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship payments More than £400 Million in Taxpayers’ Money Paid Out for “Sustainable” Food Production Three quarters of eligible farmers have already received their Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship payments since the 2025 payment window opened on 1 December, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) confirmed today (Friday 12 December). So far, more than 28,351 taxpayer-funded payments have been...

The regulator is investigating Blackpool’s Voice over financial and governance concerns Charity Commission Opens Inquiry into Blackpool Anti-Poverty Charity The charity , which provides clothes, food and other provisions to those in poverty, was registered in 2020. Since that time, it has failed to submit any accounting information as required by law. Additionally, since January 2025, the charity has been operating with an insufficient number of trustees, which is a breach of its governing...

Scotland’s £1 billion fishing and seafood sector will need to adapt to new EU changes in the information and data they submit to enable their exports to flow smoothly from the UK Major Changes Coming for the £1bn Scottish Seafood Exporting Industry In Scotland the fish and seafood sector remains a cornerstone of the national economy and lifeline for many coastal and island communities. With seafood exports, accounting for 70% of Scotland’s total seafood industry, the Marine Management...

Banned rubbish could have filled three Albert Halls. Confiscation order comes as Environment Agency closes 750 illegal waste sites in 12 months Second Brother to Hand Back Illegal Waste Profits A man who helped his brother store vast quantities of illegal waste in Hertfordshire has been ordered to return thousands of pounds he made from it. Mark Winters served a 12-month suspended prison sentence for his part in burying illegal household and business rubbish at Codicote Quarry, near...

UK Science Minister Lord Vallance leads UK delegation of senior figures to China, opening up science opportunities that both countries can benefit from UK to Advance Targeted Science Cooperation with China UK Science Minister Lord Vallance leads UK delegation of senior figures to China, opening up science opportunities that both countries can benefit from China is a science and tech powerhouse, spending almost £380 billion on R&D annually National security will continue to be prioritised as...

Greencore’s proposed purchase of rival Bakkavor will create one of the UK’s largest convenience food businesses CMA Proposes to Accept Remedies in Supermarket Supplier Deal The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to accept remedies offered following its investigation into Greencore Group’s deal to buy Bakkavor Group. Greencore is a major food manufacturer, supplier and distributor which is dedicated to the production and supply of convenience food in the UK. Bakkavor is a...

British food and drink sector sees nearly £100m in export opportunities unlocked as agri-food attachés resolve more than 40 trade barriers so far in 2025 Trade Barrier Busters Deliver Nearly £100m Boost for British Food and Drink British food producers can now benefit from export opportunities estimated by industry to be worth nearly £100 million, following intensive work by its network of agri-food attachés this year. ADVERTISEMENT: Send Money Worldwide with Wise – Get a Free Transfer! Since...

The UK Government is mobilising £5 million in additional emergency humanitarian funding to support the Caribbean region’s recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa UK Deploys Additional Emergency Humanitarian Funding Financial support package of £5 million provided by UK Government to support the Caribbean region Follows on from immediate financial support package of £2.5 million announced earlier this week Foreign Office teams also preparing flights to support British...

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation of eastern Cuba, the Trump Administration stands with the brave Cuban people who continue to struggle to meet basic needs. As in neighboring Caribbean countries, the Department is issuing a Declaration of Humanitarian Assistance for Cuba and is prepared to provide immediate humanitarian assistance directly and via local partners who can most effectively deliver it to those in need. ADVERTISEMENT: Invest Smarter. Zero Fees. Robinhood Trading...

Number of illegal working arrests skyrocket by 63% as Immigration Enforcement carry out highest level of raids in British history Largest Crackdown on Illegal Workers Since Records Began Arrests for illegal working have soared to their highest levels since records began, following an uplift in enforcement action. Under Operation Sterling, the government invested £5 million into Immigration Enforcement, to target, arrest, detain, deport and return illegal workers in takeaways, fast food...

From blood tests to AI, new ways to diagnose dementia sooner and treat it faster set to be unlocked by new research challenge Advances in Science Set to Transform Treatments for People Living with Dementia From blood tests to AI, new ways to diagnose dementia sooner and treat it faster set to be unlocked by new research challenge UK researchers and industry challenged to come up with tech solutions that speed up dementia diagnosis for vast majority of patients by 2029 Part of new R&D Missions...

Taxpayer-Funded British breakfasts for primary school kids as government joins forces with household brands British Brands Back Taxpayer-Funded Breakfast Clubs Children up and down the country will have better access to healthy meals as British household brands sign on to back the first 750 taxpayer-funded breakfast clubs – supporting parents, backing schools, and unlocking opportunity. ADVERTISEMENT: Invest Smarter. Zero Fees. Robinhood Trading Platform In a landmark move to go even further...

Humanitarian Support to Sierra Leone – ReadyWise Donates Funds to FSL Secondary School Meals Program Meals for 230 Students in Sierra Leone – ReadyWise Supports FSL Secondary School Initiative

Thousands of farmers will receive extensions to continue restoring nature and farming sustainably, supporting long-term food security Countryside Stewardship Extended to Support Farming and Nature Farmers will continue to be rewarded for their vital role in sustainable food production and nature’s recovery with the offer of one-year extensions to their Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements, Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle confirmed today (Wednesday 15 October). Countryside...

£84m cash boost to help prevent homelessness and support families this winter and immediate help for children and families in temporary...

EU Urges Citizens to Stockpile Food - Emergency Supplies Across Europe Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, climate disruptions, cyber...

ReadyWise UK and Allprepare B.V. Partner to Boost Emergency Food Preparedness Across Europe

A new batch of 23 projects will strengthen international space partnerships, develop national capabilities and boost economic growth, the...

UK Minister for Development announced the new taxpayer funding to support non-lethal support for Somali forces and AU-led security...

Risks to financial resilience are among the pressing issues facing the charity sector in 2025, according to new analysis from the Charity...

British Ambassador, Juliana Correa, met with CONAP Executive Secretary, Igor De la Roca, to review ongoing conservation efforts and...

Hundreds of thousands of 3 to 5-year-olds in deprived areas of England have received over two million toothbrushes and toothpastes in...

Emergency Food Preparedness in France: ReadyWise Teams Up with INUKA

The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s due to negative impacts on children's...

Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine - ReadyWise Supply Emergency Food to KOLO Nordic

Boosting trade priority for UK Government at Osaka Expo - and Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill /Seafood Scotland in Tokyo to...

Imagine that you are the only Jew, with just this mitzvah to fulfil today - Don’t procrastinate, crack on with it now! (HaRav HaGaon Rav...

The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will help more people get online, drive economic growth and raise living standards, as part of the...