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Record numbers of doctors and nurses working in the NHS

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 - 12:15 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

The number of nurses in the NHS in England increased by 13,313 on last year to a record 299,184, and the number of doctors rose by 6,030 to a record 122,446,?figures to the end of September show....

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Defra update on GB NI authorised trader self identification

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 - 10:59 Government Chemist News Story

Defra are working to compile a list of businesses that can take advantage of the authorised GB-NI trader 3 month grace period...

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Veterans step up to support those in need during COVID pandemic, new research finds

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 - 10:56 Cabinet Office News Story

Ex-service personnel across the country have stepped up to support those in need during the COVID pandemic, new research sponsored by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) has shown....

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Next steps in Government’s £5 billion gigabit broadband plan

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 - 10:18 Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Press Release

The government has today set out the next steps in its £5 billion strategy to deliver next generation, gigabit-capable broadband to the entire country....

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New £5 million project to save woodlands

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 - 09:59 Natural England Press Release

Natural England’s LIFE in the Ravines project is launched today with £5 million of funding....

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DASA showcases tomorrow's technology today

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 - 09:26 Defence and Security Accelerator News Story

Defence and Security Accelerator links investors to best innovators to boost UK capabilities and prosperity ...

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Ilkley gets green light for first river bathing site in England

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 - 00:15 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

Part of the River Wharfe at Ilkley becomes the first river bathing site in England, which will help to make the water cleaner and safer for local swimmers ...

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Seeking cooperation in order to achieve a two state solution

Monday, 21 December 2020 - 19:48 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East...

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Operation Brock to be deployed in Kent tonight

Monday, 21 December 2020 - 19:22 Closed organisation: Highways England Press Release

Highways England has tonight repeated calls to drivers not to travel to Kent as the border to France remains closed....

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Prime Minister's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 21 December 2020

Monday, 21 December 2020 - 17:43 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Speech

Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference....

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DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2020

Monday, 21 December 2020 - 17:31 Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency News Story

Opening times for DVLA's contact centre over Christmas and the New Year....

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New trade barriers service launched to help British businesses export internationally

Monday, 21 December 2020 - 16:16 Closed organisation: Department for International Trade News Story

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has today (Monday 21st December) launched a new service to help British businesses identify new trade opportunities overseas....

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Jobcentre guidance on COVID 19 Local Restriction Tiers

Monday, 21 December 2020 - 16:01 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Jobcentres will remain open, as they have throughout the pandemic, to provide essential services to those we cannot help remotely....

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Wales to play part in delivering new British Army vehicle

Monday, 21 December 2020 - 15:24 Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Wales Press Release

A Cardiff-based business has been awarded a £20m contract to provide components for a new armoured fighting vehicle....

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New appointment to the Boundary Commission for Scotland

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack announces appointment to the Boundary Commission for Scotland ...

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Clinical Research Organisation identified to lead bovine TB cattle vaccination field trials

Monday, 21 December 2020 - 15:07 Animal and Plant Health Agency Press Release

Eville & Jones has been awarded the contract to lead the field trials ...

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An end of year message to the private security industry

Monday, 21 December 2020 - 14:16 Security Industry Authority Press Release

A message from Michelle Russell, our Acting Chief Executive...

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John Taylor, Antony Jenkins and Tanya Castell appointed to the Prudential Regulation Committee

Monday, 21 December 2020 - 13:00 HM Treasury News Story

John Taylor, Antony Jenkins and Tanya Castell have been appointed by The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, as external members of the Prudential Regulation Committee (PRC)....

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Regulator opens statutory inquiry into Nottingham poverty relief charity after disqualifying former trustee

Monday, 21 December 2020 - 12:28 The Charity Commission Press Release

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Action Hunger over serious financial and governance concerns. ...

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