Consumption Activity Index
The Bank of Japan released the Consumption Activity Index (CAI) to assess private consumption, which accounts for about half of GDP, aiding macroeconomic cycle judgments.
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Minister LeBlanc updates Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations
Canada’s Minister LeBlanc and officials updated the Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. trade talks ahead of an August 19 deadline, focusing on tariff relief and modernizing CUSMA.
Joint statement by Canada and Côte d’Ivoire: A growing partnership
Canada and Côte d’Ivoire signed a memorandum to formalize regular high-level consultations, following a 2026 meeting between their foreign ministers in Abidjan.
Minister LeBlanc and Canada’s Chief Negotiator update provincial and territorial Trade Ministers on Canada-U.S. trade negotiations
Canada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Chief Negotiator Janice Charette briefed provincial and territorial counterparts on intensified U.S. trade talks ahead of an August 19 tariff deadline, seeking relief from...
Earlier monetisation of Chorus debt to the Crown supports infrastructure investment
The New Zealand Government will monetise $642 million in interest-free loans to Chorus, generating $702 million for reinvestment in infrastructure projects such as roads, hospitals, and classrooms.
We call on the transitional government of South Sudan to cooperate fully with UNMISS: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK urges South Sudan’s transitional government to halt violence, ensure credible elections, and cooperate fully with UNMISS to address humanitarian and political crises.
Environment Agency stops waste operation at Wolverhampton site
The Environment Agency has revoked the environmental permit of DS Environmental Services in Wolverhampton, citing persistent non-compliance and regulatory interventions. The revocation, effective 30 June 2026, halts all...
MHRA approves remibrutinib for adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria
The UK’s MHRA has authorised remibrutinib for adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria unresponsive to antihistamines, following assessment of two clinical trials involving 925 patients.
RPC statement: impact of the Immigration and Asylum Bill
The Regulatory Policy Committee is independently reviewing the Home Office’s impact assessment for the Immigration and Asylum Bill, published on 30 June 2026, to assess the evidence and analysis supporting the proposed...
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bahrain
The UK Foreign Office announced the appointment of Thomas Allan as the new British Ambassador to Bahrain, succeeding Alastair Long. Allan will assume the role in January 2027, following Long’s transfer to another...
Diversity Summer Scheme 2026: Shaping the next generation of government lawyers
The UK Government announced the Diversity Summer Scheme 2026, offering 500+ underrepresented students practical legal experience and networking opportunities to encourage careers in public service law.
Under Pressure: Record plasma for UK flagship machine
UKAEA’s MAST Upgrade fusion experiments achieved record plasma pressure while addressing key stability challenges, advancing practical fusion energy research.
Company director who avoided court by claiming to be in a coma is jailed for hiding behind others to run football magazine business while banned
A disqualified director who falsely claimed to be in a coma to avoid court was jailed for 18.5 months for running a football magazine business while banned from directorships.
‘A clear violation’: Guterres deplores deadliest attack on Kyiv this year
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the deadliest Russian strikes on Kyiv this year, which killed 17 people, as a violation of international humanitarian law amid escalating civilian casualties in Ukraine.
Cuba: Independent experts condemn new US sanctions as humanitarian crisis deepens
UN human rights experts warn US sanctions on Cuba deepen a humanitarian crisis, risking severe shortages in fuel, food, and healthcare, and urge Washington to revoke measures violating international law.
Ebola virus reaches displacement camps in DR Congo
Ebola Bundibugyo has infected 19 internally displaced people in five camps in Ituri province, killing five, as the outbreak nears 4,000 cases and 1,800 deaths since May, according to UNHCR and WHO.
Gaza: 300 children killed in 300 days of Israeli-Hamas ‘ceasefire’
UNICEF reports at least 300 children killed in Gaza since a ceasefire took effect in October 2025, amid ongoing hostilities and severe humanitarian conditions despite a proposed U.S.-led peace plan.
‘Wanton, intentional infliction of incredible pain’ by gangs in Haiti
A UN report documents gang violence in Port-au-Prince, citing 542 killings, 355 injuries, and 18,000 displacements over 3.5 months, alongside widespread sexual violence and gang control of 90% of the capital.
Green notice 2026/02
The Bank of England will continue collecting Form BN data after consultation revealed its necessity for UK National Accounts compiled by the ONS, despite plans to discontinue it.
Charity Commission investigates Wirral community transport charity
The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Merseycare Transport Services Ltd over governance and financial management concerns, including potential breaches of trustee requirements and accounting rules.
Bloomsbury Institute's student sponsor licence revoked
The UK Home Office revoked the Bloomsbury Institute’s licence to sponsor international students after it failed the annual Basic Compliance Assessment, citing breaches of visa refusal, enrolment, and completion...
New urgent care service for Rolleston
The New Zealand Government will open a new urgent care service in Rolleston on Saturday, reducing pressure on Christchurch Hospital’s emergency department and providing after-hours healthcare for the Selwyn district.
Minister Anand meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin, Corinne Amori Brunet
Canada and Benin reaffirmed bilateral cooperation during a meeting between Foreign Ministers Anita Anand and Corinne Amori Brunet in Cotonou, marking the opening of Canada’s embassy in Benin.
Ofqual fines OTHM £25,000 after colleges allowed to investigate own malpractice cases
Ofqual fined OTHM Qualifications £25,000 for repeated failures in handling malpractice allegations, including self-investigations by accused colleges and inadequate record-keeping over four years.
Patients with motor neurone disease set for fast-tracked care
The UK government will introduce a fast-track care pathway for motor neurone disease (MND) patients, aiming to reduce delays and fragmentation in support services. The initiative follows recommendations from Baroness...
Joint statement from Benin and Canada: A new stage in a strategic partnership
Canada and Benin elevated bilateral ties during the first official visit by a Canadian foreign minister, opening a new embassy and signing agreements to deepen political, economic, and security cooperation.
Cornwall man arrested in Environment Agency waste crime operation
A 20-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on 5 August 2026 as part of an Environment Agency investigation into illegal waste activities near Camborne, supported by Cornwall Council and Devon and Cornwall Police.
The United Kingdom remains resolute in our commitment to working with partners to combat terrorism in all its forms: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK reaffirmed its commitment to multilateral counter-terrorism efforts at the UN Security Council, highlighting progress in Syria and Iraq while warning of Da’esh’s resurgence in West Africa and the Sahel.
Hiroshima fosters hope, 81 years on from nuclear catastrophe
UN disarmament chief marks Hiroshima’s 81st anniversary by urging renewed dialogue and diplomacy to prevent nuclear war, warning of eroding global safeguards.
Sharp spike in executions, death sentences in Iran
The UN rights chief reported a surge in executions and death sentences in Iran since late February, citing their use to suppress dissent and intimidate the population amid ongoing protests.