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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has updated travel advice for Venezuela. It says travel is advised against within 40km (25 miles) of the borders with Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana.
Defra says it has launched the Organic Action Plan for England to support the growth of the organic sector. It says the plan aims to increase the share of agricultural land farmed organically from 3.4% to 10% by 2036.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government says the Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill was introduced to Parliament. It says all buildings over 11 metres with unsafe cladding should be remediated or have a clear completion date by 2029.
Department for Work and Pensions says a new Youth Hub is set to open in Exeter. It says the government is investing £2.5 billion to support young people aged 16 to 24.
Home Office says it has tabled two amendments to the Immigration and Asylum Bill. It says the changes aim to tighten rules on family life and last-minute claims.
Home Office says it has cleared the backlog of modern slavery cases awaiting final decisions. It says there are 6,277 cases awaiting a conclusive grounds decision as of 30 September 2026.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has updated travel advice for the Solomon Islands, including a new electronic visa system. It says passports must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival and have 2 blank pages. The information applies to people travelling on a full British citizen passport from the UK.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has updated travel advice for Eritrea to note the temporary withdrawal of staff dependants. It says the British Embassy in Asmara continues to operate. Consular support is severely limited in parts of the country.
Home Office says the Home Secretary delivered a statement on national security threats. It says the suspect in the murder of Ann Widdecombe was charged with a terrorism offence on 2 October.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has updated travel advice for Mexico due to Hurricane Simon. It says travellers should avoid all but essential travel to specific areas in several states. The advice notes that travel insurance may be invalidated if these guidelines are ignored.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has updated travel advice for Kenya, including new mandatory travel insurance requirements. It says passports must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival and have at least 2 blank pages.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has updated travel advice for Pakistan to include emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It says emergency measures and Governor’s Rule were introduced on 11 October, causing road closures and internet disruption.
Environment Agency says wetlands were created at Keswick Marsh in Norfolk to help wildlife thrive on the River Yare. It says more than 7 hectares of riverbank and floodplain were reshaped to reconnect the river with surrounding land.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has added Electronic Travel Authorisation information to the Kazakhstan travel advice page. It says visitors can enter without a visa for up to 30 days for business or tourism.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has updated its travel advice for Belgium to include information about national strike action. It says general strikes occurred on specific dates in 2025 and 2026.
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says it will accept the CMA's recommendation to strengthen regulation in the heating oil sector. It says the new rules aim to formalise standards and protect vulnerable households.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has updated travel advice for Saudi Arabia due to regional tensions. It says non-essential travel is advised against in several provinces and to most airports.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has updated travel advice for Mauritius to warn of localised demonstrations and a curfew. It says a curfew was imposed from 2030 on Tuesday 13 October until 0600 on Wednesday 14 October. The advice applies to most areas of the main island.