Tag: UK Government

New support to help farmers thrive for generations

Stuart Mitchell

A new £30 million fund will help farmers reduce costs and build stronger businesses while improving our precious natural environment.   At the Great Yorkshire Show on 16 July, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds will highlight how the new Farmer Collaboration Fund will help farmers tackle shared challenges by backing practical, farmer-led collaboration through peer learning, specialist advice in key areas like soil management, local facilitators, and support for new groups. By working collaboratively and sharing knowledge and expertise, farmers can bring down costs, manage shared risks and improve soil and water across landscapes, helping build more resilient businesses while supporting nature. For example, farmers in the Cotswolds have clubbed…

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Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry

Stuart Mitchell

The UK music industry will benefit from a range of new powers and investment as the government unveils a new long-term plan to back the sector. The UK music industry will benefit from a range of new powers and investment, with thousands of young people given opportunities to get involved in music, as the government unveils a new long-term plan to back the sector. From artists and fans to venues, festivals, labels and music businesses, Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music will create the conditions for the sector, already…

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World’s ocean to be better protected as UK ratifies landmark treaty

Stuart Mitchell

International efforts to protect the ocean and the vital ecosystems it supports will be strengthened today, as the UK ratifies the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement (BBNJ Agreement), also known as the High Seas Treaty. The Agreement will strengthen the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, which make up nearly two-thirds of the world’s ocean. It establishes, for the first time, a legal mechanism to create marine protected areas on the high seas, helping to conserve vulnerable habitats and species for future generations. The Foreign Secretary has now signed the document required…

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UK launches first ever taskforce to strengthen climate security

Stuart Mitchell

Leading security, military and academic experts have joined forces with the government to boost the UK’s preparedness for the security impacts of climate change and nature loss.  Climate Minister Katie White has today (Friday 26 June) announced the launch a first-of-its-kind expert taskforce that will advise government on how to better anticipate and respond to the growing risks climate change poses to national security.  The UK’s 2025 National Security Strategy makes clear that climate and nature loss are core drivers of global instability, economic disruption and security risk.  As Britian experiences another record heatwave this week, climate change is already impacting families and businesses. The UK Health Security…

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Governments launch consultation on new rules to stop employers using NDAs to cover up workplace abuse

Stuart Mitchell

The UK Government has launched a consultation on new regulations to stop employers from using NDAs to cover up workplace harassment and discrimination – and is calling on the public to make their voices heard.   Research from the Young Women’s Trust has found that 1 in 4 young women would be reluctant to report sexual harassment at work for fear of losing their job.  As part of its commitment to protect workers who speak up about wrongdoing, the Government will also be consulting in the summer on changes to the legal framework around…

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