Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices

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Guidance: Webinars for exporters of products of animal origin, live animals, plants and plant products to the EU

Find out about exporting products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat, dairy and fish, live animals, plants and plant products to the EU




Guidance: Coming to the UK for seasonal agricultural work on English farms

Advice for seasonal agricultural workers coming to England to pick fruit and vegetables on farms, and their employers.




New data upload facility on ‘Publish to the course directory’

News story

After feedback from users, the National Careers Service has made it easier to upload and update large amounts on information on the platform

The National Careers Service has listened to feedback from providers and introduced a brand-new feature that makes it simpler to upload and update large amounts of information on the ‘Publish to the course directory’ platform.

The new data upload facility enables providers to import course, apprenticeship and venue data more easily, and presents a great opportunity for providers to review their information and ensure it is as accurate as possible for potential learners to access.

The benefits of the new feature include:

  • a simple, step-by-step procedure that tells you where you are in the process.
  • provides feedback on the success of the import, and clearly explains where errors exist and how these can be resolved.
  • enables users to make corrections online during the upload process.
  • greater capacity to upload more information in one go.

To showcase the feature in action, the National Careers Service will be delivering a series of instructional webinars to demonstrate how it works and take users through the process to enable providers to make use of the new data upload feature.

To sign up, simply follow one of the appropriate links below:

Published 16 August 2021




Statement by Nicholas Woolley on the 2021 Zambia election results

World news story

Statement by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr Nicholas Woolley, congratulating President-elect Hakainde Hichilema.

I offer my warm congratulations to President-elect Hakainde Hichilema for his victory in Zambia’s presidential election.

Over the last few days, Zambia has demonstrated the strength of its democratic tradition and can consider itself an example for all nations. Every Zambian, whatever their political persuasion, can take pride in this historic moment.

I applaud the Zambian people for their commitment, resilience and patience during the election period and all those hard-working staff and volunteers engaged in running such a well-managed and professional electoral process. And I welcome the role of Zambia’s political leaders including President Edgar Lungu as the country once again prepares to deliver a peaceful democratic transition.

Zambia and the UK have a broad and deep friendship. The UK Government looks forward to supporting President-elect Hichilema and his Government on their priorities and working on our shared goals in areas such as mutual prosperity, global health security and climate change. We look forward to partnering Zambia in playing a positive role within the region and on the global stage.

Lives have tragically been lost in these elections. We offer our condolences to the victims’ families and to all those who have been impacted by violence or abuse in recent months. As with any electoral process, there are divisions that will take time to heal. Now is the moment for magnanimity and reconciliation, to respect the rights of all Zambians to live and prosper together in peace.

Every Zambian has a role to play in uniting and taking their nation forward in the spirit of late President Kenneth Kaunda’s legacy – “One Zambia, One Nation”.

Published 16 August 2021