Tag: uk_government
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Louise Cantillon Appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand
Louise Cantillon has been named British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn Islands. She will focus on boosting trade, investment, and security, building on the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeAustralasiaEurope Louise CantillonBritish High CommissionerPitcairn IslandsFree Trade AgreementUK GovernmentIndo-Pacific
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UK and New Zealand Leaders Discuss Defence, Trade, and Ukraine Support
UK and New Zealand Prime Ministers discussed deepening defense cooperation, strengthening trade, and New Zealand's continued support against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Both leaders affirmed their commitment to easing everyday pressures and increasing pressure on Russia.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictWorldGeneral PoliticsTradeMilitaryEuropeAustralasiaUnited Kingdom UKChristopher LuxonDefence CooperationTrade RelationsUkraineRussiaUK Government
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Louise Cantillon Appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand
Louise Cantillon has been named British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn Islands, succeeding Iona Thomas OBE. She brings extensive diplomatic experience, including her recent role as Consul General in Sydney, and will begin her new…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationAustralasiaAsia Louise CantillonBritish High CommissionerPitcairn IslandsDiplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeGovernment AppointmentsUK Government
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Immigration Advice Authority Seeks New Assessment Provider
The Immigration Advice Authority is tendering for a new competence assessment provider, aiming to enhance the process and strengthen ethics evaluation. While some disruption is expected, the IAA is working to minimize impact and ensure no applicants are disadvantaged.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalEducation Immigration Advice Authoritycompetence assessmentprocurementUK GovernmenttenderethicsCode of Standards
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UK and New Zealand Celebrate Record Trade and FTA Success
UK and New Zealand ministers affirmed their Free Trade Agreement's success, noting record £4.0bn trade in 2025 and significant duty savings, while committing to further cooperation and digital trade growth.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldEconomyTradeGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegalFederal Government UKFree Trade AgreementCPTPPWTOGender EqualityUK Government
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UK and New Zealand Leaders Discuss Ukraine, Middle East, and Global Economy
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and New Zealand's Christopher Luxon discussed Ukraine support, a Strait of Hormuz mission, global economic instability, and the West Bank situation, reiterating calls for an end to settlement expansion and settler violence.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyMiddle EastEuropeMilitary UK GovernmentUkraineStrait of HormuzWest BankChristopher LuxonSir Keir Starmer
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UK and New Zealand Reach Milestone on Auditor Recognition
The UK's Financial Reporting Council and New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority's agreement hits its two-year mark, enabling easier recognition for auditors and boosting market resilience.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUKEconomyTradeFinancial MarketsLegal Financial Reporting CouncilFinancial Markets AuthorityMemorandum of UnderstandingauditorsUnited KingdomAccountingUK Government
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Western Nations Impose Sanctions on Ben-Gvir and Smotrich Over West Bank Violence
Foreign ministers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom impose sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaAustraliaCanadaEuropeMiddle EastGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedia Crisis Itamar Ben-GvirBezalel SmotrichWest BankSettler ViolenceSanctionsTwo-State SolutionPalestiniansUK Government
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International Condemnation for Myanmar's Labour Rights Violations
International Labour Conference addresses Myanmar military regime’s non-compliance with labour conventions, citing ongoing repression of trade unions and forced labour, and calls for adherence to human rights.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessLabour PartyAsiaTradeSocial Issues MyanmarILOForced LabourTrade UnionsHuman RightsAustraliaUK Government
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UK-New Zealand Trade Hits Record £3.7 Billion
Trade between the UK and New Zealand reached a record £3.7 billion in 2024. Ministers commit to strengthening trade relations and the rules-based trading system.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTradeUnited Kingdom Free Trade AgreementTariffsInvestmentEconomyUK Government