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Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit

Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit

17 February 2026 - 15:31 Press Release

Environment Agency

Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit variation to Rathlin Energy Ltd, following a public consultation ...

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Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk

Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk

17 February 2026 - 13:57 Press Release

Environment Agency

The public is urged to remain vigilant...

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Yellow cold health alert issued for 7 regions of England

Yellow cold health alert issued for 7 regions of England

17 February 2026 - 12:37 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

UKHSA has issued a yellow Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for all regions of England, except the South East and London....

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Sri Lanka looks to join Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform to boost family-based care

Sri Lanka looks to join Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform to boost family-based care

17 February 2026 - 11:11 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Thousands of children could be protected in Sri Lanka, as the country signs a letter of intent to join the UK-led Global...

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Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package

Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package

17 February 2026 - 11:09 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Government are addressing challenges faced by creative businesses in accessing finance. ...

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Sellafield support helping change young lives in Warrington

Sellafield support helping change young lives in Warrington

17 February 2026 - 10:31 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

Sellafield’s long-term support for Warrington Youth Zone is helping expand opportunities, build confidence and improve o...

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New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot

New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot

17 February 2026 - 10:07 Press Release

Wales Office

The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid empl...

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Takeaway owner who bought Apple and Burberry goods instead of paying tax bill ordered to repay more than £70,000

Takeaway owner who bought Apple and Burberry goods instead of paying tax bill ordered to repay more than £70,000

17 February 2026 - 09:59 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Convicted takeaway boss ordered to pay back funds following Insolvency Service investigations...

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£400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living

£400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living

17 February 2026 - 09:05 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

150,000 disabled adults to keep £400 more cash each year to help with cost of living, and £700 million to support tens o...

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Joint statement on the 2nd anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death

Joint statement on the 2nd anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death

17 February 2026 - 08:24 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death on 16 February 2024....

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PM call with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 February 2026

PM call with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 February 2026

17 February 2026 - 08:09 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney....

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PM meeting with King Abdullah II and the Crown Prince of Jordan: 16 February 2026

PM meeting with King Abdullah II and the Crown Prince of Jordan: 16 February 2026

17 February 2026 - 08:09 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and His Royal Highness Hussein bin Abdullah, Crown Prince ...

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Mobile Jobcentres hit the road in six new areas to deliver employment support

Mobile Jobcentres hit the road in six new areas to deliver employment support

17 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain – appearing outside leisure centres...

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Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches

Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches

17 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

A new campaign to provide practical ways for organisations to protect themselves from common online threats. ...

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

16 February 2026 - 18:35 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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Regulator completes in-depth assessment of osteoarthritis pain relief injections for dogs

Regulator completes in-depth assessment of osteoarthritis pain relief injections for dogs

16 February 2026 - 16:35 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

VMD in-depth assessment confirms continued positive benefit-risk balance for Librela. ...

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Non-Executive Directors Appointed to GBE-N Board

Non-Executive Directors Appointed to GBE-N Board

16 February 2026 - 15:36 Press Release

Great British Energy – Nuclear

GBE-N are pleased to announce the appointment of new non-executive directors to the GBE-N Board....

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Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes

Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes

16 February 2026 - 14:41 Press Release

Homes England

The former HMP Northeye site in Bexhill has been formally transferred from the Home Office to Homes England, marking a m...

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New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction

New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction

16 February 2026 - 14:27 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Innovators across the UK are being offered £20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from d...

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UK’s largest tribunals centre opens in London to speed up delays

UK’s largest tribunals centre opens in London to speed up delays

16 February 2026 - 14:19 Press Release

HM Courts & Tribunals Service

The UK’s largest dedicated tribunal centre is set to open in London....

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Trespassing-on-Thames

Trespassing-on-Thames

16 February 2026 - 14:14 Press Release

Environment Agency

High Court backs Environment Agency over illegal boats...

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UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment

UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment

16 February 2026 - 13:00 News Story

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and California Governor Gavin Newsom sign new  agreement in London, building on decades of ...

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Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library

Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library

16 February 2026 - 12:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has extended Professor Dame Carol Black as Chair of the British Library for one year, from 1 Sept...

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UK hands over modernised rehabilitation wards to Ukraine Armed Forces

UK hands over modernised rehabilitation wards to Ukraine Armed Forces

16 February 2026 - 11:22 News Story

Cyber & Specialist Operations Command

UK hands over final modernised medical rehabilitation wards to Ukraine's Armed Forces under Project Renovator, following...

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MHRA launches a consultation on indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices  

MHRA launches a consultation on indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices  

16 February 2026 - 11:21 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

MHRA launches a consultation on indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices   ...

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The SIA welcomes Mike Cunningham CBE QPM  as new Chair

The SIA welcomes Mike Cunningham CBE QPM as new Chair

16 February 2026 - 11:13 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

Mike Cunningham CBE QPM is to start his new role as Chair of the SIA on 1 March 2026. Appointed by the Home Office, his ...

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AU Summit: Advancing Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty

AU Summit: Advancing Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty

16 February 2026 - 11:09 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Baroness Chapman speech outlining the UK’s commitment to a modern partnership with Africa, priorities on health security...

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Mike Cunningham CBE QPM, appointed as Chair of the SIA

Mike Cunningham CBE QPM, appointed as Chair of the SIA

16 February 2026 - 10:58 News Story

Security Industry Authority

The Home Office has today (16 February 2026) confirmed its appointment of Mike Cunningham as the new Chair of the SIA....

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Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign

Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign

16 February 2026 - 10:54 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations....

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2029 to be UK-Saudi Year of Culture

2029 to be UK-Saudi Year of Culture

16 February 2026 - 10:11 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Year-long programme will celebrate creative dialogue and shared heritage of the two nations....

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