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The government has confirmed its support for an amendment to the Protection from Sex-Based Harassment in Public Bill, to ensure the law is as robust as possible.

Two people arrested by the Home Office in intelligence-led night-time raid.

The UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme will launch for Qatari visitors in October 2023

A large-scale exercise has been taking place over 2 days, to test the response of the emergency services and government to a major terrorist incident.

The United Kingdom and its allies have re-affirmed their joint commitment to enforce sanctions on Russia.

The Youth Mobility and Working Holiday schemes have been expanded so more young people will be eligible to live and work in both countries for longer.

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