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Extension of Non-Executive Director to the Crown Commercial Service

Extension of Non-Executive Director to the Crown Commercial Service

27 November 2025 - 16:00 News Story

Crown Commercial Service

Sara Halton has had her term extended as Non-Executive Director...

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Growth and security at the forefront in UK funding boost for European Space Agency

Growth and security at the forefront in UK funding boost for European Space Agency

27 November 2025 - 15:25 Press Release

UK Space Agency

The UK’s economy and security will benefit from a new £1.7 billion investment package in European Space Agency (ESA) pro...

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Visionary leader appointed for Health Data Research Service

Visionary leader appointed for Health Data Research Service

27 November 2025 - 14:58 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Patients to benefit from faster life-saving treatments as new leader appointed for health data service....

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Sentence increased for prisoner who killed his cellmate

Sentence increased for prisoner who killed his cellmate

27 November 2025 - 13:25 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

A man who killed his cellmate while in custody awaiting trial had his sentence extended after the Solicitor General inte...

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Ofsted confirms removal of headline judgement for inspections of local authorities’ children’s services

Ofsted confirms removal of headline judgement for inspections of local authorities’ children’s services

27 November 2025 - 13:16 Press Release

Ofsted

Ofsted has today announced plans to reform inspections of local authorities’ children’s services across 2026 and 2027....

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Martyn Oliver's speech at the 2025 National Children and Adult Services Conference

Martyn Oliver's speech at the 2025 National Children and Adult Services Conference

27 November 2025 - 13:16 Speech

Ofsted

Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, spoke at the annual National Children and Adult Services Conference in Bour...

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Major changes coming for the £1bn Scottish seafood exporting industry

Major changes coming for the £1bn Scottish seafood exporting industry

27 November 2025 - 12:38 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Scotland’s £1 billion fishing and seafood sector will need to adapt to new EU changes in the information and data they s...

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Regulator updates guidance after legislative changes on ‘moral payments’

Regulator updates guidance after legislative changes on ‘moral payments’

27 November 2025 - 12:07 Press Release

The Charity Commission

Changes to charity law, implemented by the Government today (27 November 2025), should mean fewer charities will be requ...

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Multi-agency work to protect community and environment in Kidlington

Multi-agency work to protect community and environment in Kidlington

27 November 2025 - 12:00 News Story

Environment Agency

Partners including Environment Agency, Cherwell District Council, Oxfordshire County Council, and local emergency servic...

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Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Pakistan Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, 25 November 2025
Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Nigerian National Assembly, 12 November 2025
Report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK Statement November 2025

Report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK Statement November 2025

27 November 2025 - 11:31 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland thanks the Coordinator of Economic and Environmental activities for his office's work on mitigating t...

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Essex wetland project will reduce flooding and restore nature

Essex wetland project will reduce flooding and restore nature

27 November 2025 - 11:29 Press Release

Environment Agency

A new natural flood management scheme near Colchester, Essex is now completed, ready for winter. ...

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OPSS launches new online product safety campaign

OPSS launches new online product safety campaign

27 November 2025 - 11:00 News Story

Office for Product Safety and Standards

New resources launched to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online....

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Update from Michelle Russell on Martyn's Law

Update from Michelle Russell on Martyn's Law

27 November 2025 - 10:28 News Story

Security Industry Authority

An update from Michelle Russell, Chief Executive of the SIA, on the recent work of the SIA on Martyn’s Law. ...

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Finance company shut down after investigators uncover fraud concerns

Finance company shut down after investigators uncover fraud concerns

27 November 2025 - 10:23 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Company wound up following Insolvency Service investigations...

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Lay member appointed and solicitor member reappointed to the Family Procedure Rule Committee

Lay member appointed and solicitor member reappointed to the Family Procedure Rule Committee

27 November 2025 - 09:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Vicki Mulligan and the reappointment of Laura Coyle as members of th...

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UK stands with Ukraine as Russia intensifies attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

UK stands with Ukraine as Russia intensifies attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

27 November 2025 - 08:55 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer welcomes progress at Geneva talks between the US and Ukraine, reaffirming suppor...

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UK reaffirms indivisibility of Helsinki principles amid ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms indivisibility of Helsinki principles amid ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

27 November 2025 - 08:51 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Deputy Ambassador James Ford reaffirms commitment to the Helsinki Final Act as the cornerstone of European security. UK ...

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New local plan system launching early 2026: latest update

New local plan system launching early 2026: latest update

27 November 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

New system for local plan development launches early 2026, introducing a 30-month process, three gateways, and digital-f...

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Alex Hynes named as new CEO of DfT Operator

Alex Hynes named as new CEO of DfT Operator

27 November 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Alex Hynes appointed CEO of DFTO to lead rail reform, as more operators move into public ownership ahead of Great Britis...

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Ofqual issues improved access arrangements data

Ofqual issues improved access arrangements data

27 November 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Ofqual

Ofqual today published revised statistics on access arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels, alongside new research into...

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Budget 2025 - MHCLG

Budget 2025 - MHCLG

27 November 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

For the department, the Budget brings the prospect of thousands of new homes, new powers for Mayors, hundreds more plann...

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New national standards on taxi licensing proposed to protect passengers

New national standards on taxi licensing proposed to protect passengers

27 November 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Standards will see all drivers, vehicles and operators subject to robust checks and requirements on safety and accessibi...

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Chancellor and Technology Secretary urge telecoms firms to do more to protect consumers

Chancellor and Technology Secretary urge telecoms firms to do more to protect consumers

27 November 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Government calls on the sector to reinforce its commitment to treating customers fairly....

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MHRA and NICE receive £2 million from Wellcome to improve safety and effectiveness of digital mental health technologies

MHRA and NICE receive £2 million from Wellcome to improve safety and effectiveness of digital mental health technologies

27 November 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Additional funding will allow the MHRA and NICE to continue developing clear, proportionate guidance for digital mental ...

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E4 statement on the situation in the West Bank

E4 statement on the situation in the West Bank

27 November 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement on behalf of France, Germany, Italy and the UK on the situation in the West Bank...

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Appointment of Mark Hamilton OBE, Non-Executive Committee Member

Appointment of Mark Hamilton OBE, Non-Executive Committee Member

27 November 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Parole Board

The Parole Board announces new Non-Executive Director of the Management Committee...

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UK welcomes US and Ukrainian work towards a just and lasting peace and underlines continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

UK welcomes US and Ukrainian work towards a just and lasting peace and underlines continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

27 November 2025 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland welcomes the meaningful progress between the US and Ukraine on delivering a just and lasting peace. ...

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New MHRA-supported research reveals patterns of vaccine-derived poliovirus spread and implications for global eradication efforts

New MHRA-supported research reveals patterns of vaccine-derived poliovirus spread and implications for global eradication efforts

27 November 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Study provides crucial insights for targeting rapid response strategies and improving polio surveillance worldwide ...

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