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  • Monsoon advances further, heavy rainfall forecast across several states

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The southwest monsoon has continued its progress across northern India–covering the remaining parts of Bihar, East Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, along with some parts of West Uttar Pradesh, most of Uttarakhand, many areas of Himachal Pradesh, and sections of Ladakh–with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting widespread heavy rainfall in several regions over the coming days.

    On June 20, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Jharkhand, with rainfall activity expected to intensify over Northwest India and Madhya Pradesh from June 22. Northeast India is forecast to experience sustained heavy to very heavy showers over the next seven days, bringing much-needed monsoon rains to the region.

    In Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy between June 20 and 23. Light rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds of up to 50 kmph are expected on June 20 and 21, keeping maximum temperatures in the range of 35 to 37°C, which is slightly below normal. Conditions are likely to intensify on June 22 and 23, with moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds. Maximum temperatures during these days are forecast to range between 34 and 36°C, dipping 2 to 4 degrees below the seasonal average, while minimum temperatures may remain between 25 and 28°C.

    Elsewhere in the country, extremely heavy rainfall — exceeding 20 cm in 24 hours — is likely at isolated locations in northwest Madhya Pradesh on June 23. Very heavy rainfall is also predicted over West Madhya Pradesh from June 20 to 26, and over East Madhya Pradesh between June 21 and 23. Similar intense rainfall activity is expected in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand on June 20, and in Bihar on June 22 and 23.

    Several other regions are also expected to see very heavy rainfall, including Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and the northeastern states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura from June 22 to 24. Arunachal Pradesh may witness very heavy rainfall on June 23 and 24, while Assam and Meghalaya are likely to continue receiving intense showers from June 20 to 24.

    In northern India, East Uttar Pradesh is expected to receive heavy rainfall from June 20 to 22, while East Rajasthan may see similar conditions on June 20 and 23. Rainfall is also forecast over South Haryana and West Uttar Pradesh on June 22. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are likely to experience sustained rainfall activity between June 22 and 26.

    Authorities have been advised to remain alert in light of the heavy rainfall warnings, with potential impacts including localised flooding, waterlogging, and disruption to transport and daily life.

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: The admissions campaign begins in more than 1.2 thousand universities and almost 4 thousand colleges in our country

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The admissions campaign to Russian universities, technical schools and colleges starts on June 20. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov and Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov addressed graduates.

    “The admissions campaign is starting in more than 1,200 universities and almost 4,000 colleges in our country. In total, over 619,000 budget places are available for higher education programs and about 835,000 for secondary vocational programs this academic year. It is important to emphasize that most budget places are allocated for specialties that contribute to Russia’s technological leadership – this is a national goal approved by President Vladimir Putin. I wish applicants successful admission and urge them to choose specialties that are truly needed by the regions and our entire country,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

    The head of the Ministry of Education and Science, Valery Falkov, noted that traditionally, the majority of budget places – more than 73% – are distributed to regional universities.

    “We take into account the prospective need within the personnel forecast, including the need for national projects of technological leadership and regional investment programs. Therefore, the structure of admission is dominated by specialties that ensure the technological leadership of our country. Almost 43% are areas related to engineering, modern technologies, 246 thousand budget places,” the minister said.

    He added that such fields as medicine, pedagogical specialties, social sciences and others also remain leaders in terms of the number of budget places.

    In 2025, a separate quota of at least 10% of the total number of budget places has been set for admission to universities for participants in the special military operation and their family members – this is more than 50 thousand places. Another 2 thousand places are reserved in the preparatory departments of universities.

    The peculiarities of school education in a number of border territories of the Belgorod, Kursk and Bryansk regions have been taken into account. Graduates of these schools will be able to enter universities by choice both by the Unified State Exam and by internal entrance examinations of universities in the form of a single interview.

    The quota for targeted admission to universities will be more than 23% of the total number of budget places. Applicants can see employers’ offers on the “Work of Russia” platform, integrated with the “Online University Admission” system.

    Since this year, the functionality of the super service “Online University Admission” has been expanded – now students can apply to colleges and technical schools at universities. Also, since this year, the super service has covered admission to master’s and postgraduate programs. This year, universities from the reunited regions of Russia will join it.

    In addition, a draft of amendments to the Federal Law “On Education in the Russian Federation” for the transition to the new model is ready. A large-scale transition to the new model of higher education will begin in 2026-2027.

    On the instructions of the President, a pilot project is being implemented in the country to introduce a new system of higher education in 6 universities.

    As part of the pilot, students of these universities receive basic higher education – a single level has been introduced, training of a full-fledged specialist is carried out in one step, specialized higher education – master’s programs contain additional in-depth knowledge and are divided into three types – professional, research and management master’s programs.

    The admissions campaign also begins in colleges and technical schools of the federal project “Professionalism” of the national project “Youth and Children”.

    “The popularity of studying in colleges and technical schools has grown in recent years. 62.5% of ninth-graders choose colleges and technical schools to continue their education. For three years now, admission to colleges and technical schools has been more than 1.2 million people. The admission campaign for the new academic year starts on June 20. For future first-year students, 51.5 thousand more budget places have been prepared than last year – 834.7 thousand places,” said Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.

    He emphasized that such areas as “Geology and exploration of oil and gas fields”, “Production and maintenance of aviation equipment”, “Ensuring information security of telecommunication systems”, “Tourism and hospitality”, “Information systems and programming”, “Nursing”, “Maintenance and repair of engines, systems and units of cars” are in demand on the labor market and popular among applicants.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government has approved the parameters of an experiment to improve the quality of state and municipal services

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    From June 25, 2025 to December 31, 2027, Russia will conduct an experiment aimed at improving the quality of state and municipal services, services, and the implementation of life situations. The resolution approving the procedure for its implementation was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

    As part of the pilot experiment, it is planned to optimize the provision of both individual services and a set of services in the format of life situations to citizens and legal entities, reducing the time frame for the provision of services, the number of mandatory face-to-face visits when receiving services, the number of required documents submitted, as well as expanding the list of services provided without the personal presence of citizens, and increasing the share of mass socially significant services provided in electronic form, including in a proactive format.

    During the experiment, a change management system for the provision of services, services, and the implementation of life situations, a system for prompt response to cases of reduced quality of services, services, and the implementation of life situations will be formed and tested. For these purposes, optimized standards for the provision of services and the implementation of life situations will be developed and approved.

    The experiment will be carried out as part of the implementation of the socio-economic development initiative “State for the People”.

    Its participants will include the Ministry of Digital Development, the Ministry of Economic Development, other federal government bodies involved in the implementation of the “State for People” initiative, the Analytical Center under the Government, the Corporation for Small and Medium-Sized Entrepreneurship, the Social Fund, multifunctional centers, regional government bodies and local government bodies.

    “The quality of public services is not just convenience for people, but one of the most important elements of interaction between the state and citizens,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko, commenting on the decision. “The experiment to improve the quality of public services is another step towards a fundamentally new level of service. We are introducing proactive services and expanding the digital formats for their provision. The basis for changes is feedback from citizens: each review is taken into account, each signal is a reason for improvement. Our goal is to make public services as simple and fast as possible, so that people feel that the state is working for them.”

    The document will be published.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: The digital service “life situation” now helps to choose a specialty and university

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The “life situation” service for online university admission, available on the public services portal, now allows you to select a specialty and educational institution based on the applicant’s individual parameters: Unified State Exam scores and subjects, university location, availability of a dormitory and military department, and the desired form of study – full-time or part-time.

    The “life situations” services combine services that are necessary for people and businesses in certain circumstances, are provided comprehensively and in one place, on the public services portal. Thus, the “life situation” for admission to a university online allows you to comprehensively cover the needs of an applicant – from choosing a specialty and an educational institution taking into account individual parameters to sending documents for enrollment in a university.

    Provision of services based on life situations is part of the federal project “State for People”, which is supervised by Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

    “The ‘life situation’ service for online university admission is, on the one hand, a convenient and modern tool that helps to consciously and accurately select a suitable higher education institution based on the applicant’s individual criteria. And on the other hand, it is a comprehensive digital solution that can be used by every applicant, regardless of where they live, even if it is the most remote corners of our country,” said Dmitry Grigorenko.

    The service allows a future student to compare educational programs, receive information about the competition and the number of budget places in the university of interest to him without having to search for data on the websites of different educational institutions. You can choose from more than 1 thousand universities, as well as 1.1 thousand specialties and areas of bachelor’s, specialist and basic higher education.

    Applicants can also track their positions in the competitive lists for admission and choose the universities that are most interesting to them from those that they have the passing scores to enter.

    The service is completely free and provides official data from the state system of Rosobrnadzor.

    You can submit documents for admission to a university online since June 20, without visiting the admissions office of the educational institution in person – this functionality has been available on the public services portal since 2020 and has now become part of the comprehensive “life situation” solution for admission to a university online. During this time, more than 1.7 million people have used this opportunity.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak: To increase labor productivity, businesses need to improve efficiency

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak took part in Sber’s business breakfast on the topic of “Rates against growth: what will the coming year be like?” as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

    Alexander Novak spoke about the state’s participation in the development of entrepreneurship, including through national projects and the creation of infrastructure in the form of “My Business” centers. He outlined the tasks for the near future, taking into account the downward trend in inflation in Russia, the implementation of which can move the economy from the stage of controlled cooling to growth. This is a reduction in the key rate of the Central Bank and an increase in labor productivity.

    To increase labor productivity, businesses need to improve efficiency, including switching to lean manufacturing and implementing modern digital technologies.

    “The state is ready to lend a shoulder, but we must change our consciousness. And everyone who is engaged in business – from small and medium to large businesses – must accept the growth of labor productivity as a national idea. To do this, we need to introduce modern equipment: machine tools, robotic technologies, artificial intelligence,” the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

    Regarding the key rate, Alexander Novak noted that indicators show the need to reduce it and move from a controlled cooling of the economy to the stage of its heating.

    “We must not miss the moment when this needs to be done. In the last 7 weeks, annual inflation has been at 2.6%, which is below the Central Bank’s target. The real rate is now higher than in many countries around the world and than it was at the beginning of the year. In my opinion, we need to make a decision faster that will help not freeze the economy, but give it the opportunity to move forward. This will help achieve the goals of economic sustainability and give impetus to a technological breakthrough,” said Alexander Novak.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Arrests – Escape custody – Darwin CBD

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested both youths who escaped custody in the Darwin CBD earlier this afternoon.

    About 6:20pm, both youths were arrested in the Darwin CBD by members from the Dog Operations Unit, Strike Force Trident, Territory Safety Division, Fugitive Task Force and general duties after being observed by a Dog Operations Unit member on patrol.

    Patrol Dog Wedge was deployed and the two youths were apprehended a short time later with some further assistance from the public.

    Police would like to thank members of the public involved.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Charges – Secondary supply of alcohol – Katherine

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force have charged a 58-year-old female and 80-year-old male with secondary supply of alcohol as part of a targeted operation in Katherine today.

    This morning, police executed search warrants at two separate residences within a block of units near the Katherine CBD. The operation was initiated following community concerns of ongoing supply of alcohol to individuals subject to Banned Drinking Orders (BDOs), particularly in the early hours of the morning.

    As a result of the search warrants police seized a significant quantity of alcohol and cash. They were both taken into custody and the 80-year-old male was later charged with:

    • Unauthorised sale of Liquor 
    • Possess ammunition without a license

    He was bailed to appear in Katherine Local Court on 23 July 2025.

    The 58-year-old female was charged with unauthorised sale of liquor and was bailed to appear in Katherine Local Court on 23 July 2025.

    Acting Superintendent Warren Scott said, “This type of behaviour will not be tolerated. Secondary supply is not a victimless crime, it is a serious offence carrying a maximum penalty of 3 years imprisonment. Secondary supply of alcohol undermines the BDO system, exploiting vulnerable community members.

    “It contributes directly to antisocial behaviour, fuels violence and places significant strain on emergency frontline and health services.

    “This operation forms part of a broader alcohol harm reduction strategy aimed at improving community safety and wellbeing across the Territory. Police will continue to actively target those who profit from the illegal secondary supply of alcohol, with a particular focus on those who sell to people prohibited from purchasing it.”

    Northern Territory Police Force are committed to working with partner agencies and the community to disrupt illegal alcohol supply and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

    Anyone with information on the illicit secondary supply of alcohol in the community are urged to report it to police by either calling 131 444 or making an online police report at https://pfes.nt.gov.au/reportonline. You can anonymously report crime via Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or via their online portal at https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi: China, New Zealand should place greater emphasis on cooperation

    Source: China State Council Information Office 3

    Xi: China, New Zealand should place greater emphasis on cooperation

    Xinhua | June 20, 2025

    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

    Chinese President Xi Jinping met with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing on Friday, calling on both sides to place greater emphasis on cooperation.

    For more than 50 years, since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China-New Zealand relations have long been at the forefront of China’s relations with Western developed countries, Xi said.

    As the China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership enters its second decade, both sides should work to grow the partnership and bring more benefits to the two peoples, he said.

    Xi stressed that China and New Zealand should place greater emphasis on cooperation in bilateral relations, leverage their complementary strengths, deepen trade and investment cooperation, and explore potential for cooperation in scientific and technological innovation, climate change, and infrastructure.

    He encouraged both sides to strengthen exchanges in education, culture, youth and at non-governmental and sub-national levels.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: SCED promotes HK in Bordeaux

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Algernon Yau yesterday arrived in Bordeaux, where he met representatives of local technology startups and attended the Bordeaux Wine Festival.

    On arriving in the French city, Mr Yau held a business roundtable involving representatives of startup network La French Tech Bordeaux, and Bordeaux-based technology startups. He briefed them on Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem and business-friendly environment for startups and entrepreneurs.

    He emphasised that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is firmly committed to positioning Hong Kong as a leading innovation and technology hub where startups play a pivotal role.

    The commerce chief encouraged Bordeaux’s startup community to expand operations into Hong Kong, leveraging the city’s strategic position as a gateway to the vast markets on the Mainland and elsewhere in Asia.

    Mr Yau also paid a courtesy call on Bordeaux Mayor Pierre Hurmic, and briefed him on Hong Kong’s latest initiatives to drive economic development, including its reduction of liquor duty.

    The two officials also exchanged views on forging closer bilateral relations with regard to startups and the wine and liquor industries.

    Mr Yau’s Thursday engagements concluded with his attendance at the Bordeaux Wine Festival, France’s leading wine event. 

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: 2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Presented by YouTube TV: Indiana Pacers defeat Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-91 (Recap)

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

    The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-91, in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals (www.NBA.com). Pascal Siakam (Cameroon) led the Pacers with 16 points and 13 rebounds while Obi Toppin finished with 20 points (4 3PM), 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in the victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander totaled 21 points and 4 rebounds for the Thunder in the loss.

    The best-of-seven NBA Finals series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers is tied, 3-3. Game 7 will take place on Sunday, June 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET (Monday, June 23 at 2 a.m. CAT) on ESPN, Canal+ and NBA League Pass live from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

    – on behalf of National Basketball Association (NBA).

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Uneven HPV uptake in some areas increases cervical cancer risk

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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    Uneven HPV uptake in some areas increases cervical cancer risk

    UKHSA data shows inequalities in HPV vaccination uptake in different areas and regions across the country

    As Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness week begins, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns that variations in geographical coverage of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in adolescents across England is leaving young women in some areas with less protection against cervical and some other cancers.

    Despite the opportunities to eliminate cervical cancer, the latest UKHSA HPV coverage data in adolescents 2023 to 2024 shows inequalities in vaccination uptake in different areas and regions across the country:

    • HPV coverage for female year 10 students by NHS commissioning region was lowest in London (64.9%) and highest in the South East (82.7%)
    • HPV coverage for male year 10 students by NHS commissioning region was lowest in London (58.9%) and highest in the South East (77.3%)
    • HPV coverage for female year 10 students at local authority level ranged from 38.7% (Lambeth) to 97.6% (Northumberland)
    • HPV coverage for male year 10 students at local authority level ranged from 28.2% (Lambeth) to 92.2% (West Berkshire)

    Data provided by Cancer Research UK on Cervical cancer incidence statistics report that rates in England are 65% higher in the most deprived quintile compared with the least.

    Research has shown that receiving the HPV vaccine before age 16 provides significantly stronger immune responses and greater protection against HPV-related cancers. While early vaccination is optimal, getting a HPV vaccination later as part of the catch-up programme still provides strong protection against HPV-related cancers.

    For those who missed their school HPV vaccinations in year 8 and 9, catch-up options remain available and are highly effective. Anyone who missed their HPV vaccination, now just a single jab, can still receive it for free until their 25th birthday through their GP surgery; this also applies to boys born after 1 September 2006.

    HPV vaccinations are also offered to boys in school in year 8 and 9, and similarly help protect them against HPV infection and its complications, including genital warts, head and neck cancers (which includes mouth and throat) and genital cancers. But boys also have an important role to play in helping eliminate cervical cancer by being vaccinated and not passing on the HPV virus when they become sexually active.

    Dr Sharif Ismail, Consultant Epidemiologist at UKHSA, said:

    The HPV vaccine, now just a single dose offered in schools, is one of the most powerful tools we have for cancer prevention. Every vaccination represents a young person with better protection against the devastating impact of HPV-related cancers and we must do more to ensure that no teenage girl or boy, young woman or man is denied that protection no matter where they live.

    Although we have seen some increase in the number of young people being vaccinated, uptake is still well below pre-Covid pandemic levels. Over a quarter of young people, many thousands, are missing out on this potentially life-saving vaccine, which protects not only against cervical cancer but all young adults, men and women, against genital warts and some genital cancers, as well as mouth and throat cancers.

    We’re calling on all parents to return their children’s HPV vaccination consent forms promptly. This simple action could protect your child from developing cancer in the future. For young adults up to age 25, who missed their school vaccinations, please speak to your GP about catch-up options. It’s never too late to get protected. 

    And it’s important to stress that even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine, it’s vital you still attend your cervical screening appointments when invited. Both vaccination and screening together give you your best chance of protection against cervical cancer.

    While the HPV vaccine provides excellent protection, attending cervical screening appointments remains crucial, regardless of vaccination status. Screening can detect abnormal cells before they develop into cancer, allowing for early treatment and prevention.

    Cancer Research UK’s chief executive, Michelle Mitchell, said:

    Thanks to the power of research and the efforts of NHS staff, a future where almost nobody gets cervical cancer is in sight. This progress hinges on people’s access to 2 lifesaving offers: HPV vaccination and screening. Together, they give the best protection against the disease.

    Latest data reveals an unequal uptake of the HPV vaccine across England, highlighting the need for local authorities and health services to work together and improve access to these lifesaving opportunities. Beating cervical cancer means beating it for everyone, so I encourage all parents and guardians to ensure young people don’t miss out on getting the HPV vaccine. And if you receive your cervical screening invite, don’t ignore it.

    Dr Amanda Doyle OBE, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services at NHS England, said: 

    The NHS HPV vaccination programme has already helped save thousands of lives and we need to go further to boost uptake of HPV vaccines and cervical screening to help eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040.

    If we can ensure that almost every Year 10 girl in some areas is protected and extremely unlikely to ever develop cervical cancer, we need to match this in every part of the country. It’s vital for boys and young men to be vaccinated too. Rates in boys still lag behind girls and HPV causes thousands of cancers in men as well as things like genital warts. 

    I would urge all parents to give their consent for their child to be vaccinated and it’s important to remember that those that remain unvaccinated and have left school can still get vital protection by contacting their GP practice to catch up before their 25th birthday. With vaccination being just one dose, it is easier than ever to ensure young people get protection.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: May 2025 Transaction Data

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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    May 2025 Transaction Data

    This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in May 2025.

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    Please note this data shows what HM Land Registry has been able to process during the time period covered and is not necessarily a reflection of market activity.

    In May:

    • HM Land Registry completed over 1,817,910 applications to change or query the Land Register 
    • the South East topped the table of regional applications with 412,654

    HM Land Registry completed 1,817,911 applications in May compared with 1,811,924 in April 2025 and 1,948,692 last May 2024, of which: 

    • 265,402 were applications for register updates compared with 285,129 in April
    • 1,069,738 were applications for an official copy of a register compared with 1,058,989 in April
    • 8172,964 were search and hold queries (official searches) compared with 158,279 in April
    • 80,298 were transactions for value compared with 78,380 in April
    • 13,557 were postal applications from non-account holders compared with 14,592 in April

    Applications by region and country 

    Region/country March applications April applications May applications
    South East 444,651 408,047 412,654
    Greater London 370,483 336,247 342,449
    North West 227,167 208,094 207,014
    South West 191,416 174,721 174,774
    West Midlands 169,372 155,674 153,174
    Yorkshire and the Humber 157,393 145,196 144,125
    East Midlands 145,134 133,700 133,949
    North 96,664 90,391 90,354
    East Anglia 84,604 77,323 77,428
    Isles of Scilly 77 53 71
    Wales 87,088 82,370 81,787
    England and Wales (not assigned) 106 108 132
    Total 1,974,155 1,811,924 1,817,911

    Top 5 local authority areas 

    May 2025 applications

    Top 5 local authority areas May applications
    Birmingham 27,667
    City of Westminster 23,786
    Buckinghamshire 20,870
    Leeds 20,414
    North Yorkshire 19,813

    Top 5 customers 

    May 2025 applications

    Top 5 customers May applications
    Infotrack Limited 197,903
    Enact 33,244
    Landmark Information Group Ltd 32,702
    O’Neill Patient 30,085
    Orbital Witness Limited 24,884

    Access the full dataset on our Use land and property data service.

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    Transaction Data is published on the 15th working day of each month. The June 2025 data will be published at 11am on Monday 21 July 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: China Contributes to WFP’s Lifesaving Food Assistance for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

    Source: World Food Programme

    DHAKA – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution from the Government of the People’s Republic of China, provided through the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA).

    The occasion was marked by a handover ceremony held at WFP Bangladesh Country Office in Dhaka.

    The contribution will enable WFP to procure 2,100 metric tons of fortified rice, pulses, and cooking oil – enough to provide a three-month food ration to around 45,000 Rohingya refugees living in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar.

    “This generous funding from China could not have come at a more critical time,” said Dom Scalpelli, WFP Country Director. “With humanitarian needs rising and resources under immense pressure, this contribution allows us to continue delivering lifesaving food assistance to some of the most vulnerable people in the world.”

    “This will undoubtedly play a positive role in improving the living conditions of the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and alleviating the humanitarian crisis,” said H.E. Dr. Liu Yuyin, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China.

    Now in its eighth year, the Rohingya crisis has seen the refugee population in Bangladesh surpass one million. A recent influx of 150,000 new arrivals has placed further strain on overstretched humanitarian operations and limited resources.

    To maintain full food rations for the Rohingya population over the next 12 months, WFP requires an additional US$120 million. Without new funding, this vital assistance will run out by the end of October 2025.

    “We hope this contribution marks not only continued engagement, but a deepening of China’s role in responding to this ongoing crisis,” added Scalpelli.

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    The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: PM Luxon concludes successful China visit

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has wrapped up his successful China visit by meeting with his Chinese counterpart Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

    “My first official visit to China allowed me to reconnect with Premier Li on the full scope of our bilateral relationship,” Mr Luxon says.

    Following their meeting, Mr Luxon and Premier Li issued a Joint Statement of Outcomes and witnessed the signing of 11 new government-to-government arrangements covering cooperation on climate change, cultural linkages, tourism and a range of practical initiatives to facilitate trade flows. 

    “These arrangements will help New Zealand exporters by opening up new trade and making existing trade faster, predictable and cheaper,” Mr Luxon says.  

    Mr Luxon reiterated the importance of leader-level dialogue to support the comprehensive bilateral relationship, including openly and consistently discussing areas of difference, such as human rights.  

    “I raised with Premier Li a number of issues that are important to New Zealand.  In particular, the need for engagement in the Pacific to take place in a manner which advances Pacific priorities,” Mr Luxon says.  

    “In an increasingly turbulent global environment, we also discussed a range of security, climate, and trade challenges.

    “The ongoing security and prosperity of the Indo Pacific region is vital to New Zealand interests, and I raised concerns with rising tensions in the Indo Pacific, including in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.” 

    Mr Luxon also had constructive discussions with President Xi Jinping and National People’s Congress Chairman Zhao Leji in Beijing and Party Secretary Chen Jining in Shanghai.

    “Chairman Zhao and I discussed the long history of Parliamentary exchanges between New Zealand and China, and the contribution this makes to the bilateral relationship,” Mr Luxon says.  

    During his three-day visit, Mr Luxon worked with a high calibre business delegation to promote New Zealand’s premium food and beverage, and health and wellbeing products. 

    “The visit has reinforced for me that New Zealand remains well-placed to meet the evolving needs of Chinese consumers, particularly in premium and niche categories that support higher-quality lifestyles,” Mr Luxon says.

    In Beijing, Mr Luxon also promoted New Zealand as a world class tourism and education destination and celebrated new and long-standing air connections that underpin these. 

    “Inbound tourists and students bring people together, build understanding, and support jobs across New Zealand,” Mr Luxon says. 

    “We’re committed to welcoming more Chinese visitors and students to New Zealand and strengthening the ties between our two countries.”

    Beijing marked the final stage of the Prime Minister’s visit to China. He now departs for Europe for a five-day programme.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Inflation at 1.9% in May

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Overall consumer prices rose 1.9% year on year in May, a slightly smaller increase than the 2% recorded in April, the Census & Statistics Department announced today.

    Netting out the effects of the Government’s one-off relief measures, underlying inflation was 1%, also smaller than that in April.

    Compared with a year before, price increases were recorded in May in the following categories: electricity, gas and water; housing; transport; miscellaneous services; meals out and takeaway food; miscellaneous goods; and alcoholic drinks and tobacco.

    Meanwhile, year-on-year decreases were logged in clothing and footwear; durable goods; and basic food.

    The Government said consumer price inflation has stayed modest in recent months, with price pressures on various major components being contained in general.

    It expects that overall inflation should remain modest in the near term, with pressures from domestic costs and external prices staying broadly in check. 

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: OSCE Mission and Ministry of Sports and Youth back stronger youth engagement

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

    Headline: OSCE Mission and Ministry of Sports and Youth back stronger youth engagement

    Participants at the training aimed at strengthening local capacities to support youth participation, Bar, Montenegro, 18 June 2025. (OSCE/Irena Marunović) Photo details

    From 16 to 20 June, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth organized a training session in Bar, aimed at strengthening local capacities to support youth participation. The participants (22 women and 11 men) gathered from 22 municipalities, including representatives from local governments, youth clubs, and the Ministry of Sports and Youth. The training was designed based on feedback from participants during the introductory session held in Podgorica on 29 April.
    The training equipped participants with practical tools and knowledge to improve youth work, aligning it with the standards of the Council of Europe, the European Union, and the specific context of Montenegro. Through interactive sessions, participants formulated action plans to implement the principle of meaningful youth participation in drafting and implementing local and national youth policies. They also gained a deeper understanding of the quality standards and competence frameworks essential for effective youth work. This comprehensive approach is expected to enhance the quality and inclusiveness of youth policies at both local and national levels.
    Training facilitators, Ajša Hadžibegović and Aleksandra Gligorović, emphasized the importance of fostering collaboration among local actors and establishing a network of practitioners to share experiences and build a supportive community for youth development. They highlighted that co-operation among stakeholders is critical to addressing local youth needs effectively and ensuring youth work plays a central role in decision-making processes.
    Irena Marunović, the Mission’s Youth Focal Point, emphasized the importance of giving participants the opportunity to analyze and provide feedback on key youth policies and frameworks. This feedback will directly inform ongoing efforts to amend the Law on Youth. The Ministry of Sports and Youth’s participation in the event ensures that these insights are integrated into the work of the expert and working group tasked with supporting the legal revision.
    Participants expressed strong satisfaction with the training programme and underscored the importance of continuing to build on the knowledge and skills gained in the coming period.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ‘The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent’ Summit

    Source: Government of Italy (English)

    20 Giugno 2025

    ‘The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent’ Summit is being held at Villa Doria Pamphilj, in Rome, today, co-chaired by the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

    [Welcome ceremony, family photo and opening addresses – Italian audio]

    [Opening addresses – Original audio]

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  • MIL-OSI China: Key takeaways from 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Astana

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev pose for a group photo in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

    Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Wednesday his three-day trip to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, where he attended the second China-Central Asia Summit.

    The summit produced a raft of consensuses across areas ranging from security and trade to regional development. Officials and analysts, who spoke to Xinhua, highlighted key themes of the summit, including Belt and Road cooperation and the deepening of China-Central Asia ties.

    CHINA-CENTRAL ASIA SPIRIT

    In his keynote speech at the summit, Xi proposed a China-Central Asia Spirit of “mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit and mutual assistance for the joint pursuit of modernization through high-quality development.”

    “We practice mutual respect and treat each other as equals. All countries, big or small, are equal,” Xi said. “We handle issues through consultation and make decisions by consensus.”

    On elaborating mutual trust, Xi said, “We firmly support each other in safeguarding independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity.”

    “We do not do anything harmful to the core interests of any party,” he added.

    When talking about mutual benefit, Xi said, “We view each other as priority partners, and share development opportunities together.”

    On mutual assistance, he stressed, “We help each other in time of need and stand together through thick and thin,” adding that “we work together to address various risks and challenges, and uphold regional security and stability.”

    The China-Central Asia Spirit deeply reflects the essence of relations between China and the Central Asian countries, said Alikbek Dzhekshenkulov, former foreign minister of Kyrgyzstan.

    This spirit will become a powerful driving force for future cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, helping to forge a closer community with a shared future, said Dzhekshenkulov.

    NEW COOPERATION CENTERS

    One of the key outcomes of the Astana summit is the inauguration of three cooperation centers and a cooperation platform on smooth trade within the China-Central Asia cooperation mechanism.

    The institutions include the China-Central Asia poverty reduction cooperation center, the China-Central Asia education exchange cooperation center, the China-Central Asia desertification control cooperation center, as well as the China-Central Asia smooth trade cooperation platform.

    “China is ready to share with Central Asian countries development experience and latest technological advances, promote connectivity in digital infrastructure, enhance cooperation on artificial intelligence, and foster new quality productive forces,” Xi said at the summit.

    These initiatives are “very important to each of us,” said Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin outside the summit venue. “We hope that in a very short time, we will achieve a big success.”

    Muhriddin also said the second China-Central Asia Summit marks “a historic event” and opened a new chapter for a time-tested regional partnership.

    Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev witness inauguration of the China-Central Asia poverty reduction cooperation center, the China-Central Asia education exchange cooperation center, the China-Central Asia desertification control cooperation center and the China-Central Asia trade facilitation cooperation platform in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

    BELT AND ROAD COOPERATION

    At the summit, Xi called on China and Central Asian countries to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.

    On the sidelines of the summit, Xi also held separate bilateral meetings with the leaders of the five Central Asian countries, with a focus on the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

    In talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Xi emphasized the importance of advancing the high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, a project launched last year.

    While meeting with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Xi said that both sides should effectively implement the strategic alignment between the Belt and Road Initiative and Turkmenistan’s development strategy to revive the Great Silk Road.

    Xi also told Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Monday that high-quality Belt and Road cooperation should be used to improve cooperation between China and Kazakhstan.

    In 2013, Xi first laid out his vision for building the Silk Road Economic Belt — a key component of the initiative in Astana when delivering a landmark speech at Nazarbayev University.

    Over the past decade, the BRI has grown from an aspiring vision into a high-quality platform for cooperation, encompassing daily logistics, trade and infrastructure development across the Eurasian continent, said Din Mukhamed Konakbayev, general manager of the Kazakh-Chinese trade and logistics company (Almaty) Ltd.

    He noted that BRI infrastructure projects are driving more balanced regional development in Kazakhstan, particularly in the northern, western and southern regions, which previously had limited access to global logistics networks.

    TREATY ON ETERNAL GOOD-NEIGHBORLINESS, FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION

    Xi and the leaders of the five Central Asian nations signed the treaty on eternal good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation.

    According to the treaty, the six countries reaffirmed their firm support for each country’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity as well as the principles of sovereign equality and the inviolability of borders.

    All parties reiterated that they will not use force or threaten to use force, and will resolve disputes peacefully, said the treaty.

    The signing of the treaty is to “enshrine the principle of everlasting friendship in the form of law,” Xi said in his speech at the summit. “China consistently takes Central Asia as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy,” he noted.

    “This is a new landmark in the history of the relations between our six countries and a pioneering initiative in China’s diplomatic engagement with its neighbors,” Xi added.

    An international freight train pulls out of the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base in Lianyungang, east China’s Jiangsu Province on June 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)

    NO WINNER IN TARIFF WARS

    “There is no winner in tariff wars or trade wars,” Xi said in his speech at the summit. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said he agrees with it.

    “Unilateralism, protectionism and hegemonism will surely backfire while hurting others,” Xi said. “I always maintain that history should move forward, not backward; and the world should be united, not divided.”

    “Humanity must not regress to the law of the jungle. Instead, we should build a community with a shared future for mankind,” Xi added.

    SECURITY ON AGENDA

    The six countries issued the Astana Declaration as an outcome of the summit. They agreed to jointly combat terrorism, separatism and extremism and strongly condemn all forms of the three forces.

    The countries also pledged to battle threats such as cross-border infiltration of terrorist forces, drug smuggling, transnational organized crime and cyber crime, to ensure smooth and stable progress of cooperation projects and jointly respond to security threats, said the document.

    In his talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Xi stressed that China and Tajikistan should further strengthen law enforcement and security cooperation and step up efforts to crack down on terrorism, separatism and extremism.

    China and the five Central Asian countries also cooperate on security issues within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). China is set to host this year’s SCO summit.

    Xi also touched on the situation in the Middle East while holding talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He said China is ready to work with all parties to play a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the region.

    Xi said all related parties should work to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East as soon as possible and avoid further escalation.

    CHINA-CENTRAL ASIA MECHANISM

    It was decided at the summit that China will host the third China-Central Asia Summit in 2027.

    The meeting of heads of state under the China-Central Asia cooperation mechanism was launched in May 2023 with the inaugural summit held in Xi’an, a historic city in northwest China. At that gathering, leaders agreed to convene the summit every two years, alternating between China and Central Asian countries.

    The mechanism was further institutionalized last year with the establishment of a secretariat in Xi’an.

    The second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana marked the first time the gathering was held in a Central Asian country.

    The Central Asia-China cooperation mechanism is a strategic platform aimed at strengthening cooperation between China and the five Central Asian countries, said Afzal Artikov, chief researcher at the Center for Economic Research and Reforms under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

    Since its launch, he said, it has become an important vehicle for advancing cooperation across multiple fields and deepening political, economic and cultural ties between Central Asian nations and China.

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  • MIL-OSI China: NHC minister meets with UNFPA executive director

    Source: People’s Republic of China Ministry of Health

    Lei Haichao, minister of China’s National Health Commission, met with Natalia Kanem, executive director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in Beijing on June 12 to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation.

    Lei said that China has maintained a fruitful cooperation with the UNFPA. In response to new situation in population development, the Chinese central government has made important arrangements to improve the fertility support policy system and incentive mechanisms and foster a fertility-friendly society to support Chinese modernization with high-quality population development, he added.

    Amid the current challenges of unilateralism to the global governance system, China remains steadfast in its support for multilateralism, he said. China is ready to deepen collaboration with the UNFPA in various forms, strengthen South-South cooperation and jointly advance the implementation of the Programme of Action adopted at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development and the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, so as to build a community with a shared future for mankind, he added.

    Kanem praised China’s achievements in population development, adding that China’s development experience holds significant reference value for many developing countries and expressing gratitude for China’s long-standing and steadfast support to the UNFPA.

    Both parties agreed to enhance cooperation and exchanges in areas such as population and development, aging and reproductive health.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China-South Asia Expo provides new opportunities to bolster trade and cooperation

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    China-South Asia Expo provides new opportunities to bolster trade and cooperation

    This photo taken on June 19, 2025 shows the site of the opening ceremony of the 9th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

    Senior officials from multiple countries attending the opening ceremony of the 9th China-South Asia Expo on Thursday highly praised the event for providing new opportunities to boost trade and regional cooperation.

    The expo in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming has drawn representatives from over 70 countries, regions and international organizations, as well as over 2,500 enterprises.

    “The China-South Asia Expo is a great platform for strengthening exchanges and cooperation among China and South Asian countries … The expo has, over the years, connected China with the South Asian countries much closer,” said Wasantha Samarasinghe, Sri Lanka’s minister of trade, commerce, food security and cooperative development.

    As the theme country for this year’s expo, Sri Lanka will take this valuable opportunity to leverage the full potential for trade, investment, tourism and cultural exchange opportunities in the lucrative Chinese market, the minister added.

    Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha stated that the expo symbolizes shared opportunities among the economies of China, South Asia, and ASEAN, aiming for harmonious, sustainable, and inclusive common development.

    Lao Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune said that the expo has created opportunities for enterprises and business people from various countries, including his own, to engage in exchanges and cooperation on trade, investment, business operation and market connectivity.

    He expressed confidence that the expo will foster friendly relations based on mutual understanding and trust among regional countries, enabling governments and private enterprises to collaborate for a bright and sustainable future.

    “From the perspective of Myanmar’s business community, the expo offers a unique opportunity to engage with regional products in a single venue, facilitate direct connections between Myanmar’s products and Chinese consumers, and open doors for collaboration with South Asian and ASEAN countries,” said Tin Aung San, Myanmar’s deputy prime minister and union minister at the prime minister’s office.

    “I strongly believe that this expo will serve as an important platform to foster partnerships in trade and investment among China, Myanmar, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, ultimately benefiting the people of the nations,” he added.

    Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, an acting deputy prime minister of Afghanistan’s interim government, described the expo as a key platform for trade exchange, investment promotion and economic dialogue in the region.

    “It plays a vital role in developing regional partnerships and strengthening economic ties between South Asian countries,” Hanafi said.

    “Let’s use this platform to spark new partnerships, share bold ideas, and build a region that’s not just prosperous but a model of peace and cooperation for the world,” said Ahmed Nazim, deputy speaker of the People’s Majlis of the Maldives. 

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  • Axiom Mission 4 launch postponed again; NASA to announce new date

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The launch of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), has been delayed once again as NASA and its partners continue technical assessments. A new launch date is expected to be announced in the coming days.
     
    Originally scheduled for May 29 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mission has faced multiple postponements—first to June 8, then June 10, 11, and 19. The latest delay follows ongoing evaluations of repair work on the aft section of the Russian Zvezda service module aboard the ISS.
     
    The mission is a collaborative effort involving NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX. The launch was most recently set for Sunday, June 22. “@NASA, @Axiom_Space, and @SpaceX continue reviewing launch opportunities for Axiom Mission 4… will target a new launch date in the coming days,” the International Space Station said in a post on X.
     
    Ax-4 is seen as a key step in the ongoing commercialisation of human spaceflight, with a focus on international cooperation and private-sector innovation. The crew is set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A.
     
    The mission will be led by Peggy Whitson, a veteran NASA astronaut and the current Director of Human Spaceflight at Axiom Space. The crew includes Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), who will serve as pilot, and mission specialists Sławosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary—both flying under the European Space Agency (ESA).
     
    During their stay aboard the ISS, the crew will conduct various scientific experiments. Shukla will lead research in space food and nutrition, under a joint initiative of ISRO, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), and NASA. The project aims to contribute to sustainable life-support systems, a critical area for future long-duration space missions.
     
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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Feedback helps shape future of pharmacy services in York and North Yorkshire

    Source: City of York

    Residents in York and North Yorkshire have helped to shape the future of pharmacy services across the county.

    Public health teams from City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council are thanking residents and partner organisations who earlier this year shared their views on whether the locations, accessibility and services provided by pharmacies are adequate.

    Plans have since been drawn up to develop the services in the future using feedback from the consultation, which was incorporated into the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). Now A further 60-day consultation gets underway from tomorrow, asking for views on the final proposals.  

    Have your say here between Friday 20 June and Tuesday 19 August 2025.

    Following this consultation, the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) will decide how pharmacy services are commissioned across York and North Yorkshire.

    All Health and Wellbeing Boards are required to produce a at least every three years to ensure the best decisions about pharmacy services are made for communities.

    The feedback received so far has helped to influence decisions on the location of pharmacies, their opening hours and the services provided, ranging from dispensing prescriptions to providing medication counselling.

    Cllr Lucy Steels-Walshaw, executive member for health, wellbeing and adult social care at City of York Council, said:

    “We’d like to thank everyone for having their say. Pharmacies are an integral part of healthcare provision across our communities, so we really wanted to understand if current services are meeting the needs of all York residents.

    “The findings from the survey have helped us to understand where pharmacies are already performing well and identify potential gaps in services, as well as those services that need improvement. This will help the NHS consider the public’s views in making sure everyone can get access to the right pharmacy services in the right places.”

    North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for health and adult services, Cllr Michael Harrison, said:

    “Pharmacy services play a vital role in supporting health and wellbeing with pharmacies themselves often found in the heart of our communities.

    “Good access to the right services at the right time is so important in helping to address health inequalities.”

    The questionnaire is anonymous and confidential and should only take 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

    North Yorkshire Council’s director of public health, Louise Wallace, and City of York Council’s director of public health, Peter Roderick, said:

    “Local pharmacies play a pivotal role in our county by providing healthcare and support to individuals, families and carers of all ages.

    “All of the feedback, combined with the expertise of health professionals, has really helped the research shape the futures of pharmacies used by residents in York and North Yorkshire.

    “Please consider reviewing the final documents and completing the survey which can be found on our website.”

    The survey can be accessed at www.york.gov.uk/Consultations

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Recommendations from gender inequality and poverty study to be reviewed

    Source: Scotland – City of Aberdeen

    The findings and recommendations of the Scottish Women’s Budget Group Study on Gender Inequality and Poverty in Aberdeen are to be reviewed after the results were discussed at last week’s (11 June) Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee.

    The Scottish Women’s Budget Group were commissioned by the committee to explore the impact of poverty and gender inequality on women and their families and subsequently identify solutions that could address these issues.

    Heather Williams, Training Lead, Scottish Women’s Budget Group said: “Many of the challenges identified highlight interlinked structural barriers that women face. Caring responsibilities, social security, work, transport, health and housing were all highlighted as significant issues for women in Aberdeen these impact on the choices and options available to them and cause gender inequality.

    “We look forward to seeing what action Aberdeen City Council will take to address the issues highlighted.”

    Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Christian Allard said: “The Scottish Women’s Budget Group should be commended for their work on this study and I wish to thank them and all those who participated in the research project.

    “The Council will now look at the comprehensive findings and recommendations and hope to implement solutions to some of the issues with gender inequality and poverty that women across Aberdeen are currently facing.”

    Anti-Poverty and Inequality Vice-Convener Councillor Desmond Buchanan said: “The recommendations and findings from this study will go a long way in helping to shape future policies and decision making processes across the Council and is a great example of partnership working that will make a difference.”

    The project included a number of different research methods to enable researchers to hear a range of views from those who have experience of living on a low income, those who work in organisations that provide support, as well as those who have experienced both.

    The methods included:

    • Steering Group – 9 women from a wide range of backgrounds met nine times during the study to discuss a number of different topics.
    • Online survey – circulated online during November and December 2024.
    • Focus groups – worked with a number of community organisations to run small focus groups that targeted specific groups.
    • Community events – events organised to engage directly with women.

    The report presents 116 recommendations across four themes: care and caring (childcare and unpaid care), Safety (violence against women/community safety), welfare/benefits and health and wellbeing (accessing support and health).

    Of the 116 recommendations, 96 are to Aberdeen City Council and the other 19 are to the Aberdeen Health and Social Care Partnership, Scottish and UK Government, Police Scotland and the Financial Services Ombudsman.

    A response to the findings and recommendations of the Scottish Women’s Budget Group study will be brought to the Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee meeting on 26th November 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Canterbury bags first look at new national exhibition celebrating stories of migration 

    Source: City of Canterbury

    Home  »  Latest News   »   Canterbury bags first look at new national exhibition celebrating stories of migration 
    Image: Dame Zaha Hadid by Michael Craig-Martin © National Portrait Gallery, London

    A brand-new exhibition by the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) exploring the experiences and contributions of people who moved to Britain and made it their permanent or temporary home is set to open for the first time at The Beaney. 

    The Lives in Motion exhibition features 51 stories of migration from the NPG collection, ranging from the 11th century through to the present day, and will kick start its national tour in Canterbury on Saturday 28 June. 

    The display looks at the different reasons people move and explores how leaving home, and finding a new one, presents opportunities but also challenges around personal identity and a sense of belonging.  

    Spanning nearly a thousand years of history, stories are told through a range of vibrant paintings, sculptures, photography, prints, and digital art, including contemporary commissions by NPG.   

    A newly acquired bust of Mary Seacole, a British-Jamaican nurse who cared for wounded soldiers in the Crimean War, will also be on show for the first time in this exhibition since its acquisition by NPG.   

    Local groups including St Peters Methodist Primary School, Kent Refugee Action Network and The Beaney’s Sensing Culture Group for blind and partially sighted people have also helped develop additional interpretation materials for the display. 

    Cllr Charlotte Cornell, Cabinet Member for Culture and Heritage, said: “The stories told in this exhibition are so inspiring and act as an important reminder of what makes Britain such a brilliantly diverse place today.  

    “It’s also exciting to be the first stop of the exhibition’s tour! 

    “Getting the first look at some intriguing new items from the National Portrait Gallery’s collection – that our residents would otherwise have to travel to London to see – is a real privilege, and we’re grateful to the gallery for their continued partnership.” 

    Visitors can find the exhibition in The Beaney’s Special Exhibition Room until Sunday 5 October 2025 (closed Mondays). 

    Admission is free, with donations encouraged. 

    The display was curated by Octavia Tam, an Art Fund Vivmar curatorial trainee, hosted by NPG and Nottingham City Museums and Galleries and organised by the NPG as part of their National Touring Programme. 

    Find out more about the exhibition on The Beaney’s website. 

    Notes to editors 

    National Portrait Gallery   

    Founded in 1856, the National Portrait Gallery tells the story of Britain through portraits, using art to bring history to life and explore living today. From global icons, to unsung heroes, our Collection is filled with the stories that have shaped, and continue to shape a nation. We celebrate the power of portraiture and offer encounters with some of the world’s greatest and most exciting new artists, promoting engagement with portraiture in all media to a wide-ranging public by conserving, growing and sharing the world’s largest collection of portraits.  

    www.npg.org.uk   

    Art Fund  

    Art Fund is the UK’s independent charity for art, helping museums and people to share in great art and culture for 120 years. Art Fund raises millions of pounds every year to help the UK’s museums, galleries and historic houses. The charity funds art, enabling the UK’s museums to buy and share exciting works, connect with their communities, and inspire the next generation. It builds audiences with its National Art Pass opening doors to great culture; and it amplifies the museum sector through the world’s largest museum prize, Art Fund Museum of the Year, and creative events that bring the UK’s museums together. Art Fund is people-powered by 135,000 members who buy a National Art Pass, and the donors, trusts and foundations who support the charity.

    The National Art Pass provides free or discounted entry to over 400 museums, galleries and historic places, 50% off major exhibitions, and Art Quarterly magazine.  

    www.artfund.org 

    Published: 20 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Greater Norwich Local Plan Wins Top Regional Planning Award

    Source: City of Norwich

    The Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP) has been named Local Plan of the Year at the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East of England Awards, held this week.

    The accolade recognises the plan’s outstanding contribution to shaping a sustainable and prosperous future for the sub-region.

    In a further celebration of local planning excellence, the Planning Team at South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils received a Highly Commended award in the Planning Team of the Year category—highlighting their innovation, dedication, and collaborative approach.

    This regional success follows national recognition just last week, when the GNLP was Highly Commended at the Planning Awards 2025, cementing its reputation as a leading example of strategic, community-focused planning.

    Both awards celebrate excellence in planning and placemaking, honouring projects that demonstrate innovation, impact, and strong cross-sector collaboration.

    Councillor Daniel Elmer, Chair of the Greater Norwich Development Partnership and Leader of South Norfolk Council, said: “An enormous amount of hard work went into creating this plan, and the teams across all of the councils involved should feel incredibly proud. Being recognised in these awards is a remarkable achievement—and a clear testament to the strength of our partnership. Congratulations to all of our planners who are helping shape the future of Greater Norwich.”

    Adopted in March 2024, the GNLP was developed by the Greater Norwich Development Partnership, comprising Broadland District Council, Norwich City Council, and South Norfolk Council, with support from Norfolk County Council and the Broads Authority.

    The plan sets out a bold and strategic vision for growth across Broadland, Norwich, and South Norfolk—aligning housing delivery with low-carbon economic development, environmental stewardship, infrastructure investment, and climate resilience.

    For nearly two decades, this voluntary partnership has provided a stable and trusted platform for delivering joined-up, strategic planning—making the GNLP a model for sub-regional plan-making in line with the government’s emphasis on collaborative planning.

    The GNLP will now be put forward for the RTPI national final, with finalists announced later this year.

    For more information about the Greater Norwich Local Plan and the partnership, please visit gnlp.org.uk

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Leeds launches the pioneering Aire Resilience Company to tackle flood risk and the climate emergency

    Source: City of Leeds

    On Tuesday, leaders from businesses and institutions across Yorkshire gathered to mark the launch of the Aire Resilience Company (ARC), a new Community Interest Company (CIC) facilitating the delivery of long-term natural flood management (NFM) interventions in the Aire Valley.  

    ARC was created through a collaboration between Leeds City Council, Yorkshire Water, the Environment Agency and the Rivers Trust as a direct response to the threat of climate change and increasing flood risk. It will focus on delivering upstream interventions that work with nature to slow the flow of water, reduce pressure on Leeds’ existing flood defences, and bring wider environmental benefits to communities across Leeds and the Aire Valley. 

    By establishing a long-term, sustainable model for funding and maintenance, ARC will ensure these natural interventions continue to protect communities for many decades. 

    ARC’s work will complement and enhance the recently completed £200million Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme which protects the city and surrounding areas from extreme flooding as experienced following Storm Eva at Christmas 2015. 

    The Leeds Natural Flood Management project, delivered by the Environment Agency in partnership with a wide range of organisations, is an integral part of this scheme. This innovative programme has an ambition to provide climate change resilience to the scheme by providing a 5% reduction in peak flows on the River Aire in Leeds up to 2069. 

    ARC will further progress this work and will fund and deliver NFM interventions upstream in the Aire Valley. This includes creating woodlands, wetlands, soil restoration, and other interventions designed to slow and hold water upstream, protecting communities downstream. These nature-based solutions also enhance biodiversity and improve water quality, contributing to a healthier and more resilient environment for both people and wildlife. 

    ARC receives funding through a consortium of local businesses who recognise the importance of acting now to prevent the impacts of climate change. This funding enables NFM delivery partners to collaborate with farmers and landowners in the mid and upper Aire catchment to install and maintain NFM works. 

    Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s deputy leader and executive member for economy, transport, and sustainable development, said: 

     “Leeds City Council is committed to building long-term resilience to the impacts of climate change, and the launch of the Aire Resilience Company is an important step forward. Flood risk remains one of the most immediate challenges our communities face, and it is essential that we take action now to protect people, homes, and businesses across the city and the wider Aire Valley. 

    “By supporting nature-based solutions alongside our major flood defence schemes, we are not only strengthening flood resilience but also contributing to our wider environmental and net zero ambitions. This collaborative approach will help ensure that Leeds remains a safe, sustainable, and thriving place for generations to come.” 

    Nicola Shaw, CEO of Yorkshire Water, said:  

    “We firmly believe that localised partnerships are the best way to deliver what our region needs. We are delighted to be a lead partner for this innovative and forward-thinking initiative. Climate change affects almost every aspect of how we operate, and it is vitally important that we take action to prepare for the challenges ahead, as well as those we are already facing. 

     “By working with Aire Resilience Company to harness the power of nature, we’re not only building climate resilience in our own business, but also helping to generate new jobs, support nature-friendly farming, and improve water quality and soil health across the catchment of the Aire. The Aire Resilience Company offers a prime example of how working together can unlock sustainable value, build climate resilience, and future-proof Leeds as a place to live and work for many years to come.” 

    Mark Lloyd, CEO of the Rivers Trust, said: 

     “Most human activity in the past few centuries has accelerated water through the landscape with drainage, straightened rivers, deforestation, impermeable surfaces and compacted soils. We need to reverse this process by slowing the flow to make use of this precious resource for people and nature and protect communities and businesses from flooding. 

    “This means taking action at scale throughout the landscape to store and absorb water by restoring natural processes. ARC is a shining example of a community coming together to make space for water and I hope it will be replicated throughout the country.” 

    Jenny Cooke, Flood Risk Manager for the Environment Agency in West Yorkshire, said:  

    “The Environment Agency, alongside a wide range of organisations, have delivered one of the largest NFM programmes in the country, covering an area of around 700km2 across the Upper Aire Catchment. This included planting woodland equivalent to the size of 650 football pitches and managing soil and land management improvements over an area the size of 1200 football pitches, to slow the flow of water and mitigate the impacts of climate change. 

    “This not only helps reduce the risk of flooding but provides wider benefits; from supporting biodiversity and enhanced habitats and improved water quality, to richer soil health. 

    “The Aire Resilience Company will continue to maintain the partnerships we have built to carry out this work and allow the initiative to flourish – we’re excited to see what the future holds! 

    “As always, we encourage everyone across Yorkshire to know their flood risk and sign up to flood warnings via Prepare for flooding: Protect yourself from future flooding – GOV.UK.” 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Derby City Council secures funding to create over 330 new childcare places

    Source: City of Derby

    Derby City Council is delighted to announce a significant boost to its early years childcare provision, following the allocation of childcare expansion capital grant funding from the Department for Education (DfE). This funding will support the creation of 337 new childcare places across the city by August 2025, addressing the increasing demand generated by the Government’s new expanded childcare offer.

    Derby City Council launched the Early Years Capital Grant application process in Spring 2024. The process was transparent, allowing childcare providers to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs). From these, 16 applications were advanced, representing various types of providers. An approval panel reviewed the applications and granted funding based on evidence of demand.

    The total cost of projects was £1,410,333 with the council’s contribution of £475,002. The investment will create additional places across the city, significantly enhancing accessibility to quality childcare for families.

    By 31 August, the following additional places will have been created across city wards: 

    • Darley: 86 places
    • Mickleover: 90 places
    • Alvaston South: 11 places
    • Sinfin & Osmaston: 6 places
    • Chaddesden East: 25 placesArboretum: 51 places
    • Normanton: 38 places
    • Chellaston & Shelton Lock: 30 places

    Examples of how these grants have been used include:

    The Early Years Academy: Utilised their grant to construct a ‘Hygge Hut,’ an outdoor retreat designed for comfort, calm, and connection. This space has improved accessibility and inclusion, particularly for a child with high sensory sensitivity whose confidence has transformed through calmer transitions into nursery life.

    Little Angels Nursery: Redeveloped an old dining room into a new six-place baby room, investing in high-quality furniture, bedding, resources, and staff training. The grant also funded a sectioned garden area with various play equipment, allowing parents with older children at the nursery to now access care for their baby siblings within the same setting.

    Whitecross Nursery: Used their grant to develop new provision for two-year-olds, creating eight places that accommodate 17 different children throughout the working week, complete with age-appropriate furnishings and facilities.

    Councillor Paul Hezelgrave, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Skills, said:

    With this vital funding, we’re building a stronger foundation for families in our city. We’re proud to be creating 337 much-needed new childcare places, demonstrating our commitment to meeting rising demand and making quality childcare accessible to everyone.

    More information about early learning childcare provision in Derby, eligibility criteria for funded places, and how to apply, is available on the Derby City Council website. Information on the Government’s new working parent entitlement offer is available on the Government’s Childcare Choices website.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by CE at HKEX 25th Anniversary Celebrations (English only) (with video)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Speech by CE at HKEX 25th Anniversary Celebrations (English only) (with video) 
    Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
     
    I’m delighted to speak to you in celebrating the 25th anniversary of HKEX.
     
    What a grand day this is for HKEX, the fast-beating heart of the financial community that has been instrumental in powering Hong Kong’s rise these past 25 years. With the resounding support of our country, our financial community, which also includes our world-class regulators and the financial and professional services sector, helps to cement Hong Kong’s place as one of the world’s top three international financial centres.
     
    For HKEX – for all of us – it’s been a remarkable journey. Since HKEX’s listing in 2000, Hong Kong has emerged as a premier global listings destination, with the number of listed companies here rising from 790 to more than 2 600 today.
     
    A few more telling numbers. Over the past quarter of a century, our total market capitalisation has soared six times, while the average daily turnover has increased nine times.
     
    Over the years, Hong Kong has become known, worldwide, as a preferred destination for a great many large and high-profile initial public offerings (IPOs).
     
    This year has been particularly rewarding. Last month, we welcomed the largest global IPO of the year to date. And Hong Kong leads the world in IPO fundraising, with 29 listings and raising nearly US$10 billion in the first five months of the year. That, ladies and gentlemen, is a seven-time growth, year-on-year.
     
    That remarkable surge in IPOs and market turnover also manifests strong global confidence in our financial ecosystem. 
     
    HKEX plays a crucial role, too, in facilitating Hong Kong’s rise as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” between our country and the world at large. This past year, it added Abu Dhabi and Dubai to its list of recognised stock exchanges, which now total 20.
     
    And then there’s the mutual access programmes linking up the markets between Hong Kong and the Mainland, from the expansion of eligible ETFs (exchange-traded funds) under Stock Connect, and the enhancement of mutual recognition of funds arrangement, to the improvement measures for Bond Connect trading, and the recent announcement of plans to expand products under Swap Connect. 
     
    Together, these initiatives have realised deeper, more interconnected financial ties between the Mainland and Hong Kong markets.
     
    Despite today’s global challenges, and the economic chaos they’re creating, the Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) Government is resolutely committed to working with HKEX and our regulators to boost market liquidity.
     
    I am grateful to HKEX for its unwavering support of the Government’s policy priorities. In the past year, HKEX has adopted a variety of initiatives, including enhancing the specialist technology listing regime, narrowing the trading spread and launching its technology enterprises channel.
     
    Those measures also include maintaining trading under severe weather conditions. That enables investors to manage their portfolios and minimise market risks.
     
    Earlier this year, I am pleased to note, the London Metal Exchange, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKEX, added Hong Kong as an approved delivery point in its global warehousing network. 
     
    The approval of seven new warehouses here in just a few months is a clear and compelling statement of Hong Kong’s status as an international financial, shipping and trade centre. It will go a long way to supporting our building of a vibrant commodity trading ecosystem in Hong Kong, and attracting more companies to establish a presence here.
     
    Once again, my heartfelt congratulations to HKEX on your silver jubilee – a quarter of a century of outstanding service. Working together, I’m confident we will ensure Hong Kong’s continuing success as one of the world’s surpassing financial centres.
     
    Thank you.
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: IPPA Best Book Award for “A Government of Insiders” by William Genieys

    Source: Universities – Science Po in English

    William Genieys, CNRS Research Professor at the Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics, has been awarded a Best Book Award by the International Public Policy Association (IPPA) for his latest book: A Government of Insiders. The People Who Made the Affordable Care Act Possible (John Hopkins University Press, 2024). This book is the culmination of his theorization of the role of unelected governmental elites in liberal democracy. 

    The jury noted that the book “presents an impressive, ambitious, and engaging long-term account of the social backgrounds of US elites, backed by considerable research to quantify their number and profile. Genieys offers an original interpretation of Obama’s healthcare reform as an alternative to the mainstream ‘political bargain‘ interpretation and of Heclo’s ‘government of strangers’, explaining the role played in the reform process by senior bureaucrats in the US administration.”

    William Genieys told us about this book in a video interview last year:

    The IPPA Best Book Award is awarded biennially and given to a single- or co-authored monograph that makes an original and significant theoretical, methodological and/or empirical contribution to the field of Public Policy and/or Public Administration. 

    William Genieys is the first political scientist from France to receive the award, that will be presented during the Gala dinner of the 7th International Conference on Public Policy on July 3rd (in Chiang Mai, Thailand).

    In addition to this award, William Genieys has been granted a Book Tour scholarship from Sciences Po’s Transatlantic Research Fund, that will allow him to present his book in several US universities. 

    More information:

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Improving mental health nursing care

    Source: Scottish Government

    Review recommendations will benefit patients, staff and students.

    People affected by mental health issues can expect higher and more consistent standards of care following the publication of Scotland’s Mental Health Nursing Review.

    The Review outlines ways to enhance and further support the mental health nursing profession. The paper was developed by mental health nurses and students, academics, with support from carers and people accessing mental health nursing care.

    The Review makes a total of 24 recommendations including:

    • ensuring people accessing services have meaningful involvement in their mental health nursing care
    • improving support for newly qualified mental health nurses and sharing best practice
    • considering specific education needs for rural and island settings
    • improving access to post-registration learning for mental health nurses across all sectors

    A new Mental Health Nursing Review Implementation Group will be established to ensure effective collaboration, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the Review actions.

    Mental Wellbeing Minister Tom Arthur said:

    “Through their expert care, compassion and dedication, mental health nursing staff make a significant and positive impact to people’s health and wellbeing every day.

    “The Review focuses on their unique role, and it will ensure the profession is supported and empowered to drive the enhancement of mental health and wellbeing services now, and in the future.

    “I want to thank all the mental health nursing staff and students, academics, carers and those people accessing care who engaged with and supported this work.

    “I am looking forward to working collaboratively to deliver the ambition of ensuring Scotland is the best place for mental health nursing to flourish and where people live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.”

    Chair of Scotland’s first Mental Health Nursing Review, former Chief Nursing Officer, Professor Alex McMahon said:

    “It has been an honour as a mental health nurse to have chaired the review and to have heard from mental health nurses and those that represent people who use services across Scotland. The report and its recommendations, mean that patients and mental health nurses who deliver services now and, in the future, will benefit from the reforms.

    “It will be important to ensure these recommendations are implemented, and one aspiration I and others share is that we will attract and retain even more people into undergraduate nursing degree programmes. I believe being a mental health nurse, is one of the best and most fulfilling careers you can chose.”

    Mark Richards, Associate Chief Nursing Officer said:

    “Our Mental Health Nursing Review highlights the vital role mental health nurses play in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland. During our work on the Review, we heard that mental health nurses are at the heart of care delivery and that their relational expertise often has a transformational impact on people’s lives. Mental health nurses told us they are proud of the work they do. They strive every day to deliver compassionate, high-quality care, and to work with people who need expert support to enable recovery and promote wellbeing.  

    “This Review is important in advancing the contribution of mental health nurses and will help ensure we have a profession that is skilled, well supported and sustainable – now and for many years to come. It was collectively produced by our mental health nurses in Scotland, and I look forward to us working together to deliver our ambitions.”  

    Darren Fullarton, Associate Nurse Director for NHS Ayrshire and Arran and Chair of the Mental Health Nurse Leads Group for Scotland, said:

    “The national review of mental health nursing recognises and celebrates the important role that mental health nurses play in their support and compassionate care for people experiencing mental health issues. 

    “The National Mental Health Nurse Lead Group are delighted to have had the opportunity to support this significant piece of work which captures views from those with lived experience, families and carers and from mental health nurses themselves to develop an ambitious vision for mental health nurses that exemplifies our commitment to care, compassion and connection.”

    Background

    The Mental Health Nursing Review commenced in 2024 and was a key action within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy’s  Workforce Action plan.

    Mental health and wellbeing strategy – delivery plan and workforce action plan: progress update and next steps – gov.scot

    Mental health and wellbeing strategy – gov.scot

    Mental health and wellbeing : workforce action plan 2023-2025 – gov.scot

    1. The Ministerial Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce – Ministerial Scottish Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce: report and recommended actions – gov.scot

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