Ministry of Defence provides specialist assistance to Turkey

Thursday, 16 February 2023 Ministry of Defence

100 UK Defence medical specialists are supporting Turkey in the wake of the earthquake....

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Ukraine to receive multi million pound capability boost from international fund

Thursday, 16 February 2023 - 17:16 Ministry of Defence Press Release

The boost to Ukraine’s defence capability includes drones, ammunition, air defence, and electronic warfare...

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Russia’s actions have left over 21.8 million people in humanitarian need: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 February 2023 - 14:50 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Deputy Ambassador Brown commends UNHCR's work during this unprecedented year of humanitarian need, including in response to Russia's war against Ukraine....

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£421 million to boost drug and alcohol treatment across England

Thursday, 16 February 2023 - 12:21 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Local authorities across England to receive funding to combat drug and alcohol misuse, with areas of highest need prioritised....

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Green rating shows confidence in Sellafield infrastructure delivery

Thursday, 16 February 2023 - 12:15 Sellafield Ltd News Story

One of our major projects, the SIXEP Continuity Plant gets the green light from government to become fully operational....

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The UK will support a better future for Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 February 2023 - 11:45 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Deputy Ambassador Brown says that the UK, together with partners, will accelerate efforts to ensure Ukraine wins the war and secures a just and lasting peace....

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New Forest Pannage Ham receives GI status

Thursday, 16 February 2023 - 11:00 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs News Story

New Forest Pannage Ham is now registered as a Geographical Indication ...

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Political prisoners in Belarus: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2023

Thursday, 16 February 2023 - 10:49 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Deputy Ambassador Brown again calls on the Belarusian regime to immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners and to respect OSCE commitments....

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Thousands of trees to be planted at flood defence project in East Hull

Thursday, 16 February 2023 - 10:30 Environment Agency Press Release

Seven hectares of woodland and over 5km of hedgerow to be created as part of a large ‘aquagreen’ project that will store floodwater and reduce flood risk....

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Recruitment drive to toughen parole scrutiny with more ex police officers and detectives

Thursday, 16 February 2023 - 10:00 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Dozens more former police officers and detectives with experience of managing dangerous offenders will be recruited as part of plans to toughen up the parole system....

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Report 02/2023: Train driver struck by a train near West Worthing Middle Siding

Thursday, 16 February 2023 - 10:00 Rail Accident Investigation Branch Press Release

RAIB has today released its report on a train driver struck by a train near West Worthing Middle Siding, West Sussex, 1 February 2022....

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New UK support will help provide emergency education to 20 million children in crisis

Thursday, 16 February 2023 - 00:15 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

New UK funding for Education Cannot Wait (ECW) will provide safe learning spaces, teaching materials and support for world's most vulnerable children....

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UK launches new Sahel Humanitarian Fund

Thursday, 16 February 2023 - 00:15 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

UK Minister for Development visits Niger and announces support for vulnerable communities in the Sahel. ...

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Environment Secretary Speech to NASDA Conference

Wednesday, 15 February 2023 - 21:27 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Speech

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech to the NASDA Conference in Virginia ...

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UK commits major new aid package to Turkey Syria earthquake response

Wednesday, 15 February 2023 - 19:37 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

The UK is committing a further package of support to address urgent humanitarian needs in Turkey and Syria....

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PM meeting with Bill Gates: 15 February 2023

Wednesday, 15 February 2023 - 19:01 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Bill Gates met at Imperial College London to discuss the UK's innovation leadership in low-carbon technology...

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UK takes steps to further facilitate aid flow into Syria

Wednesday, 15 February 2023 - 17:12 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

This will make it easier for aid agencies to operate and facilitate earthquake relief efforts in Syria, without breaching sanctions that target Assad’s regime....

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Finding my purpose in climate change work in government

Wednesday, 15 February 2023 - 17:11 Government Actuary's Department News Story

The first ever Civil Service Climate and Environment Conference is being supported by the Government Actuary's Department. The event will be held in person and online in central London....

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St Andrews dry lab will power up battery research and innovation in Scotland

Wednesday, 15 February 2023 - 16:49 Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland News Story

The next generation of battery technology will benefit from a new research facility at the University of St Andrews Eden Campus, helped by UK and Scottish Government funding....

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