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UK condemns Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure, highlighting the severe impact...

Homes England backs SME housebuilder Forge New Homes with £7 million loan

Homes England

A £7 million loan from the Home Building Fund is supporting SME developer, Forge New Homes, to deliver 58 much-needed ne...

Professor James Levine: When policy becomes medicine

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

How regulation can spark life-saving innovation. ...

Second chance to comment on Personal Locator Beacon registration

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

A fresh consultation has been launched today (13 October 2025) for more people to have their say on proposals to make se...

Ground-breaking use of AI saves taxpayers’ money and delivers greater government efficiency

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The government’s AI tool Consult analysed 50,000+ responses to the Independent Water Commission review in 2 hours, match...

Russia is weaponising winter against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Russia’s systematic targeting of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter appears to follow a clear pattern aimed...

Resilience through Comprehensive Security: UK statement to the OSCE

At the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation, the UK outlines that our approach to resilience is rooted in our whole-of-s...

Education Secretary speech at CST Conference

Department for Education

In her speech, Bridget Phillipson set out core tenets of the upcoming schools white paper, which will lay the path for n...

CMA consults on proposed changes to its merger remedies approach

Competition and Markets Authority

Comprehensive refresh seeks to ensure merger remedies are effective, provide greater certainty for businesses and allow ...

Government to tackle antisemitism and other racism in the NHS

Department of Health and Social Care

The government takes urgent action to tackle antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS. ...

Appointment of four MHCLG Non-Executive Directors

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has confirmed the appointment of four new Non-Executiv...

East Midlands urged to check flood risk despite drought

Environment Agency

As part of Flood Action Week, the East Midlands is urged to plan ahead this autumn to reduce the impact flooding may hav...

Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge Museums saved for the nation

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage ...

Mental health support and peer support networks to get people back into work as local areas get £80 million funding boost

Department for Work and Pensions

Across the country, thousands more people will be helped back towards employment through support ranging from peer-to-pe...

Communiqué from co-Hosts of the Wilton Park conference on Financing Gaza’s Reconstruction

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Outcome Statement: Communiqué from co-Hosts of the Wilton Park conference on Financing Gaza’s Reconstruction ...

Joint UK-India Carrier Strike Group exercise deepens defence ties as deals boost UK jobs

Ministry of Defence

Britain's strategic partnership with India continues to grow as the powerful UK-led Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) conduct...

Young people given stark warning on deadly risks of taking drugs

Department of Health and Social Care

The government has launched a new campaign to alert young people to the dangers of ketamine, counterfeit medicines and a...

Students urged to Stop! Think Fraud as more than half face scams

Home Office

As the new term begins, students are reminded to spot scams, with fraudsters targeting those fresh to university life an...

Data-driven overhaul boosts officer training pass rate by 15%

Civil Nuclear Constabulary

From bespoke tuition to inclusive coaching, CNC’s refreshed training gives recruits the tools to succeed in armed polici...

£80 million support for children’s hospices over 3 years

Department of Health and Social Care

Settlement provides £26 million annually offering crucial financial certainty for services supporting seriously ill chil...

Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean

Ministry of Defence

Update to Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean ...

Revamped ratings to drive better water company performance

Environment Agency

New and tighter metrics will give a more rounded view of water company performance and drive improvement....

Man who groomed 14-year-old girl has jail sentence increased

Attorney General's Office

A man who groomed and repeatedly sexually abused a 14-year-old girl had his sentence increased after the Solicitor Gener...

Flood Protection Restored Along the River Mersey

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has completed vital repair works to the embankments along the River Mersey. ...

Construction of improved flood defences near Goole gets underway

Environment Agency

Flood Action week sees the start of a £17m project set to strengthen flood defences on the Dutch River near Goole...

Dounreay sponsors inaugural apprentice awards

Nuclear Restoration Services

Dounreay is marking the 70th continuous year of its training programmes for young people by sponsoring the inaugural Hig...

Dad and son get suspended sentence for illegal scrapyard

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a father and son for running an illegal scrap metal site in Irthlingb...

GAD sets up new cross-government climate resilience network

Government Actuary's Department

GAD launches Cross-Government Climate Ready Estates Network, uniting departments to tackle climate risks and build resil...

Chancellor takes on the blockers to get Britain building

HM Treasury

New roads, reservoirs, airports, and railways held up by lengthy legal challenges will be completed more quickly under n...

Government works in partnership with industry to unlock £30 million electric vehicle R&D project

Department for Business and Trade

Backed by £15 million in government funding, Toyota will lead a cutting-edge match-funded project to boost zero-emission...