Libya’s political elite are blocking progress: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 16 December 2022 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Libya ...

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New legally binding environment targets set out

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 17:17 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs News Story

Targets to protect our environment, clean up our air and rivers and boost nature have been published....

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UK to continue global leadership on marine protection

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 16:38 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

The UK will continue as Chair of the Global Ocean Alliance as it calls for more ambition to meet the 30by30 ocean pledge....

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Sellafield Ltd Degree Apprentices complete induction

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 16:11 Sellafield Ltd News Story

Sellafield Ltd Degree Apprentices celebrate first steps in new careers....

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Human Rights Day 2022: summary of Lord Ahmad's speech

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 16:05 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office News Story

At an FCDO stakeholder event for International Human Rights Day on 12 December, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad gave a statement about the global human rights situation....

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Statement by the Troika and the European Union on violence in Upper Nile and Jonglei States

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 16:01 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office News Story

The Troika (UK, US and Norway) and the EU have issued a statement on the escalation in violence in the Upper Nile and Jonglei, South Sudan....

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Nasal flu vaccine may help reduce cases of group A strep

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 15:37 UK Health Security Agency Press Release

Analysis by UKHSA suggests a nasal spray vaccine that offers protection to children against flu may also help reduce the rate of group A strep infections....

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Efforts to tackle serious violence and homicide stepped up

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 15:14 Home Office News Story

Public services will be legally bound to work together to tackle the root causes of violent crime, as government ramps up efforts to further drive down murder rates....

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CICA Christmas and New Year opening hours 2022 23

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 14:37 Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority News Story

How to contact the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority during the festive period....

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World first satellite to measure Earth’s water levels launches

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 12:09 UK Space Agency Press Release

A UK-backed mission, which will observe huge swathes of ocean and surface water in unprecedented detail, has launched into space....

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Government provides boost to horticulture industry with certainty over seasonal workers

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 12:09 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

45,000 visas for seasonal workers to be available for horticulture businesses next year...

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Michelle Donelan writes to parents, setting out how the Online Safety Bill will keep children safe.

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 12:07 Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport News Story

Read the Secretary of State’s open letter to parents, carers and guardians....

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Life Sciences Council Joint Statement on Medical Devices Regulatory Reform

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 12:00 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency News Story

Life Sciences Council Joint Statement on a new agreement to accelerate the delivery of the future UK HealthTech regulatory system....

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SIA leads joint operation to identify illegal working practices and tax fraud in Birmingham

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 11:46 Security Industry Authority Press Release

The Security Industry Authority (SIA), HMRC and West Midlands Police recently carried out a joint operation in Birmingham to ensure that security staff were employed legitimately and treated fairly....

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New measures tackling China’s dumping of Aluminium Extrusions to come into force

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 11:24 Trade Remedies Authority Press Release

The Secretary of State for International Trade has approved new anti-dumping measures recommended by TRA against Aluminium Extrusions from China....

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River reset for the first time in 2,500 years to help climate change

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 11:06 Environment Agency News Story

A partnership project which will eliminate more than 117 tonnes of carbon, help drought and reduce flooding has reached completion. ...

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Urgent action to overhaul Exeter prison

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 11:00 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Prisons Minister Damian Hinds has outlined a package of urgent measures to rapidly improve safety at HMP Exeter....

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Efforts to protect habitat and wildlife around the world boosted by £34 million of UK government funding

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 10:56 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

Up to £29 million to help developing countries meet ‘30by30’ land target and new funding for conservation projects...

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A short inspection of visit visa operations

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 10:40 Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration News Story

The inspection team anticipate reporting to the Home Secretary by February 2023...

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British military to receive 60 All Terrain Vehicles under international agreement

Friday, 16 December 2022 - 10:24 Ministry of Defence Press Release

UK troops will receive 60 amphibious all-terrain armoured vehicles to support operations in the harshest environments, as part of a trilateral agreement....

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