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New chairs of Network Rail and DFTO named

New chairs of Network Rail and DFTO named

12 January 2026 - 14:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Richard George and Sir Andrew Haines bring extensive experience to help improve passenger experience and operational per...

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New rules on police requesting counselling notes come into force

New rules on police requesting counselling notes come into force

12 January 2026 - 13:46 News Story

Home Office

Victims to be given more privacy with new rules blocking police from requesting counselling notes during investigations ...

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New national forest in the OxCam Corridor moves a step closer

New national forest in the OxCam Corridor moves a step closer

12 January 2026 - 12:32 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Bids must be able to demonstrate they have the capacity, experience, and knowledge to deliver a new national forest...

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DBS launches new Customer Satisfaction Survey to improve services

DBS launches new Customer Satisfaction Survey to improve services

12 January 2026 - 11:44 News Story

Disclosure and Barring Service

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new Customer Satisfaction Survey, to collect feedback from Discl...

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UK and Ecuador join forces to tackle cocaine trade at source

UK and Ecuador join forces to tackle cocaine trade at source

12 January 2026 - 11:34 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Latin America Minister visits Ecuador to deepen security ties and work to disrupt cocaine trade at source...

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

12 January 2026 - 10:50 News Story

Central Arbitration Committee

The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC....

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65% rise in Self Assessment payments via the HMRC app

65% rise in Self Assessment payments via the HMRC app

12 January 2026 - 10:33 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Self Assessment customers reminded of payment options as deadline approaches....

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£600,0000 available to support Windrush compensation claimants

£600,0000 available to support Windrush compensation claimants

12 January 2026 - 09:49 News Story

Home Office

Victims of the Home Office Windrush scandal will continue to receive dedicated advocacy support....

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Complete the 2026 groceries sector survey

Complete the 2026 groceries sector survey

12 January 2026 - 08:07 News Story

Groceries Code Adjudicator

Tell the GCA about your experiences supplying the 14 designated retailers by 22 February....

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DWP Secretary of State appoints Skills Adviser

DWP Secretary of State appoints Skills Adviser

12 January 2026 - 07:00 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

An expert adviser has been appointed to support the government's mission to unlock opportunities and drive economic grow...

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New plans to improve welfare for laying hens and lambs

New plans to improve welfare for laying hens and lambs

12 January 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New proposals to end the use of cages for laying hens and minimise pain during lamb castration and tail docking...

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Unclaimed Estates list reinstated following review

Unclaimed Estates list reinstated following review

12 January 2026 - 00:00 News Story

Bona Vacantia

The Bona Vacantia unclaimed estates list has been reinstated following a review of its publication. ...

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Stronger parental leave rights to give millions of working families the “security they deserve”

Stronger parental leave rights to give millions of working families the “security they deserve”

11 January 2026 - 22:30 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

New day one rights to parental leave set to enter force from April....

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How well is your council fixing your roads?

How well is your council fixing your roads?

11 January 2026 - 08:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

New map rates how record government pothole funding is being used....

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UK to develop new deep strike ballistic missile for Ukraine

UK to develop new deep strike ballistic missile for Ukraine

11 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The UK will develop new tactical ballistic missiles that boost Ukraine’s firepower to defend itself from Putin’s war mac...

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

10 January 2026 - 14:06 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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Scottish teams' dedication praised during severe winter weather

Scottish teams' dedication praised during severe winter weather

09 January 2026 - 16:25 News Story

Civil Nuclear Constabulary

Police teams across Scotland are recognised for maintaining safety, supporting communities and remaining operational des...

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Appointment: 9 January 2026

Appointment: 9 January 2026

09 January 2026 - 16:08 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment....

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Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026-27

Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026-27

09 January 2026 - 14:22 News Story

Open Innovation Team

Applications for our three-month long policy and evaluation placements are now open....

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NHS and probation join forces to break cycle of reoffending

NHS and probation join forces to break cycle of reoffending

09 January 2026 - 13:54 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Offenders with mental health and addiction issues will be jointly monitored by probation and NHS experts to address the ...

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Major General Phil Prosser CBE announced as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support

Major General Phil Prosser CBE announced as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support

09 January 2026 - 13:51 News Story

Ministry of Defence

His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of Major General (Maj Gen) Phil Prosser CBE as the next Chief of Defen...

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Regulator investigates charity over concerns about asset sale

Regulator investigates charity over concerns about asset sale

09 January 2026 - 13:12 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into City and Guilds of London Institute. ...

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Flu levels ‘stubbornly stable’ in older age groups despite overall decline

Flu levels ‘stubbornly stable’ in older age groups despite overall decline

09 January 2026 - 12:10 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses. ...

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Sellafield Ltd backs groundbreaking digital hub to inspire West Cumbria’s next generation

Sellafield Ltd backs groundbreaking digital hub to inspire West Cumbria’s next generation

09 January 2026 - 11:40 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

Sellafield Ltd joins forces with local partners and supply chain to fund the creation of LEVELS – a state-of-the-art dig...

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Vote for your most iconic UK trade mark

Vote for your most iconic UK trade mark

09 January 2026 - 10:56 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

The UK’s trade mark registry (where you register your trade marks) was 150 years old on 1 January 2026. ...

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Anniversary Statement: ATR-72-212, G-ISLM

Anniversary Statement: ATR-72-212, G-ISLM

09 January 2026 - 10:00 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Multiple electrical system failures on departure from Guernsey Airport on 10 January 2025...

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Interest rate decreased on the Court Funds Office special and basic accounts

Interest rate decreased on the Court Funds Office special and basic accounts

09 January 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

Reduction of interest rates for Court Funds Office special and basic accounts from today (9 January 2026)....

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UK accelerates £200 million of funding for deployment to Ukraine as air defence support stepped up

UK accelerates £200 million of funding for deployment to Ukraine as air defence support stepped up

09 January 2026 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

UK is now accelerating £200 million to equip UK Armed Forces with new kit to be ready to deploy as part of the Multinati...

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Leaders’ Declaration of France, the United Kingdom and Germany on the situation in Iran: 9 January 2026

Leaders’ Declaration of France, the United Kingdom and Germany on the situation in Iran: 9 January 2026

09 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Leaders’ Declaration of France, the United Kingdom and Germany on the situation in Iran....

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PM call with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 9 January 2026

PM call with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 9 January 2026

09 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron this morning....

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