Her third visit to Bangladesh comes at a pivotal time following the formation of Bangladesh’s new elected government in February. It underscores the UK’s commitment to deepening cooperation in trade, economic development, higher education, aviation and defence. During her visit, Baroness Winterton will hold meetings with senior ministers and other government and military officials, to discuss shared priorities for mutually beneficial growth and reiterate the UK’s commitment as a reliable and long-term economic […]

The system inherited from the previous Government encouraged more people to stay on benefits without support to move into work. Reforms coming into force today will change that, tackling perverse incentives by introducing a lower Universal Credit health element rate of £217.26 per month for new claimants, compared to the higher rate of £429.80. Those […]

Young people in eight locations across England are to benefit from the first ‘Young Futures Hubs’ opened by the Government. The hubs, targeted in areas with high levels of anti-social behaviour and knife crime, will: Transform the lives of young people, cut crime and protect communities Divert them away from knife crime and anti-social behaviour […]

Frankfort, Ky. – On Good Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bills 69 and 85 and House Bill 562 to better support families who have children with special needs. “I’m proud we’re able to do some good for Kentucky families this Good Friday by signing three pieces of legislation that will celebrate children with special needs […]

On Wednesday, April 1, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), divisions of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, partnered with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), local law enforcement, and other traffic safety partners for “Operation Hands Free” to crack down on violators of Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law during National […]

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state gained 40,100 nonfarm jobs over the month of January and hit a new historic high of 14,379,500 total jobs. “Texas is where free enterprise flourishes and opportunity abounds,” said Governor Abbott. “That is why Texas is a magnet for […]

Tonight, I join millions of Americans gathering across the country in congratulating the Michigan Wolverines and the UConn Huskies as they compete in the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) College Basketball National Championship. For nearly 90 years, this tournament has captivated our Nation in an epic display of athleticism, determination, and triumph.  Every March, […]

FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique, Apr 6, CMC – Despite being overtaken for the lead in the girls’ division, The Bahamas has managed to widen the gap in the overall points standings at the end of day two in the 2026 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships here on Sunday. Jamaica now leads among the girls with 189 points, three more than The […]

WASHINGTON, Apr 6, CMC- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Monday said  that as of the end of  December last  year, Haiti has met all the targets under the current end-December 2025, all programme targets were met under the existing Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), including on international reserves accumulation, primary balance, revenue collection, monetary financing, and social […]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Apr. 6, CMC – As Caribbean workers face growing challenges in accessing higher education overseas, business leaders say online learning is emerging as a practical and scalable solution that benefits both employees and the wider economy. Martin Cave Executive Director of the Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce, Martin Cave, is urging […]