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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen: Abda Sharif

Tuesday, 06 June 2023 - 11:24 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office News Story

Ms Abda Sharif OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen in succession to Mr Richard Oppenheim....

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Gonorrhoea and syphilis at record levels in 2022

Tuesday, 06 June 2023 - 10:30 UK Health Security Agency Press Release

Last year, gonorrhoea diagnoses were highest on record and syphilis diagnoses were highest since 1948....

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UK chairs international emerging technologies development talks

Tuesday, 06 June 2023 - 09:11 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

Technology Secretary Chloe Smith visits Paris today to chair talks, bringing together like-minded countries to discuss the development of emerging technologies....

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Blowing the whistle on cartels

Tuesday, 06 June 2023 - 09:11 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

CMA increases informant reward up to £250K to crack down on cartels...

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Defence and industry collaborate in integration conference

Tuesday, 06 June 2023 - 08:57 Ministry of Defence News Story

Strategic Command and Team Defence Information held the Multi-Domain Integration Working Group in London....

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Flood storage area better protects 1,400 Birmingham properties

Tuesday, 06 June 2023 - 06:11 Environment Agency Press Release

Perry Barr and Witton to benefit from £50 million project. New protection hopes to avoid historical floods...

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£220,000 of rod licence income benefits South East Anglers

Tuesday, 06 June 2023 - 06:11 Environment Agency Press Release

Dozens of angling clubs and fishery projects boosted by cash grants....

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Government launches new drive to support rural communities

Monday, 05 June 2023 - 23:30 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs News Story

Unleashing Rural Opportunity document launched ...

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Nearly £2 million to fund innovative transport tech including apps to assist disabled passengers

Monday, 05 June 2023 - 23:15 Department for Transport News Story

Innovative start-ups awarded government funding to develop projects that will provide greener transport systems that are accessible to everyone. ...

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Environment Agency Chair: Nature and traditional defences to tackle flooding and coastal erosion

Monday, 05 June 2023 - 23:01 Environment Agency Press Release

Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell and Floods Minister Rebecca Pow stress importance of managing flood risks in a changing climate....

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Central Africa faces important electoral and transitional milestones: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 05 June 2023 - 16:39 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African region....

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PM: Our plan to stop the boats is starting to work

Monday, 05 June 2023 - 15:34 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister’s plan to stop the boats is beginning to work, with small boat arrivals to the UK down by 20% this year....

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West Midlands man sentenced to five years in prison for the illegal possession and intent to supply prescription medicines worth £2m

Monday, 05 June 2023 - 14:53 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

Kieron Banks (34) was sentenced today at the Nightingale Court in Wolverhampton for the illegal possession and intent to supply prescription-only medication valued at over £2m following investigations...

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Caroline Croft takes up post as Director General

Monday, 05 June 2023 - 14:36 Government Legal Department News Story

Caroline Croft has taken up post as Director General for GLD's Employment with Economic Recovery and UK Governance directorate ...

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Using apps to dispose of waste: know the risks

Monday, 05 June 2023 - 14:26 Environment Agency Press Release

Apps offering waste disposal services are a new and emerging risk - make sure you know your duty of care obligations....

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Employee share scheme shake up to help boost growth

Monday, 05 June 2023 - 14:20 HM Treasury News Story

Schemes offering people shares in their employer are set for a shake up as the government explores changes that will help boost business growth, supporting the Prime Minister’s priority to grow the ec...

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£125 million air crew contract supports UK jobs in the Southwest

Monday, 05 June 2023 - 14:12 Ministry of Defence Press Release

A £125 million contract has been awarded to Ascent Flight Training, a joint venture, to create the next generation of aircrew....

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Thousands of asylum seekers to be moved out of hotels

Monday, 05 June 2023 - 14:08 Home Office News Story

More than 5,000 asylum seekers will be accommodated on vessels and in alternative sites to drive down the cost of expensive hotels. ...

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Antrim man prosecuted for working illegally in a Belfast nightclub with a suspended licence

Monday, 05 June 2023 - 11:53 Security Industry Authority Press Release

On Tuesday 30 May, Ryan Wilkinson from Antrim was prosecuted at Laganside Magistrates' Court for working illegally as a door supervisor in a Belfast nightclub....

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