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Awaab’s Law to force landlords to fix dangerous homes

Awaab’s Law to force landlords to fix dangerous homes

06 February 2025 - 16:21 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

From October, social landlords to be forced to investigate and fix dangerous damp and mould in set time periods and repa...

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Minister Sir Chris Bryant speech at LEAD advertising conference

Minister Sir Chris Bryant speech at LEAD advertising conference

06 February 2025 - 14:12 Speech

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Creative Industries Minister Sir Chris Bryant gave the keynote speech at the LEAD advertising industry conference in Lon...

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NFU Scotland conference 2025 - UK Government keynote address

NFU Scotland conference 2025 - UK Government keynote address

06 February 2025 - 13:55 Speech

Scotland Office

Today (Thursday, 6 February) UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill spoke at the NFU Scotland conference ...

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Construction boss jailed after fraudulently obtaining two maximum-value Covid loans

Construction boss jailed after fraudulently obtaining two maximum-value Covid loans

06 February 2025 - 13:29 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Director jailed for Bounce Back Loan fraud and transferring criminal property...

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HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised after Bank of England lowers base rate

HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised after Bank of England lowers base rate

06 February 2025 - 13:19 News Story

HM Revenue & Customs

HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate cut to 4.5%....

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Immingham Green Energy Terminal development consent decision announced

Immingham Green Energy Terminal development consent decision announced

06 February 2025 - 12:57 Press Release

Planning Inspectorate

The Immingham Green Energy Terminal application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for...

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OSCE Co-operation with the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2025

OSCE Co-operation with the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2025

06 February 2025 - 12:53 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland thanks Minister Bettel for outlining Luxembourg’s priorities at the Council of Europe, and for the cl...

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Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador

Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador

06 February 2025 - 12:32 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Russian Ambassador was summoned for a meeting to revoke the accreditation of a Russian diplomat...

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Spades in the ground on £295 million West Midlands Metro extension

Spades in the ground on £295 million West Midlands Metro extension

06 February 2025 - 11:03 Press Release

Department for Transport

Trams will run from Wednesbury to Brierley Hill, providing faster and more reliable transport connections to centre of B...

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New Chair of The Royal Mint announced

New Chair of The Royal Mint announced

06 February 2025 - 09:30 News Story

HM Treasury

Chris Walton has taken up the position following Graham Love’s six-year term....

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Civil servants can now learn more about national security

Civil servants can now learn more about national security

06 February 2025 - 09:29 News Story

Government Skills

The College for National Security launches a new online course to help break down barriers and help civil servants learn...

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Reappointments to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee

Reappointments to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee

06 February 2025 - 09:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointments of Ben Roe and Ian Curtis-Nye as members of the Civil Procedure Rule...

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Government opens record industry conference to kickstart SME exports

Government opens record industry conference to kickstart SME exports

06 February 2025 - 08:00 Press Release

UK Export Finance

UK Export Finance welcomes industry to its largest ever national conference, promoting SME growth....

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£8 million for Port Talbot growth and regeneration project

£8 million for Port Talbot growth and regeneration project

06 February 2025 - 07:00 Press Release

Wales Office

A new project will support more than 100 jobs and eventually generate more than £87 million for the South Wales economy....

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Safety bulletin 1/2025 published

Safety bulletin 1/2025 published

06 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

This bulletin urges prospective customers intending to stay on liveaboard vessels to book through reputable vendors only...

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Reports of Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war are deeply concerning: UK statement to the OSCE

Reports of Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war are deeply concerning: UK statement to the OSCE

06 February 2025 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns the Russian state’s reported systematic torture, abuse, and execution of Ukrainian pris...

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Fast-track armed forces recruitment launched to boost UK cyber defence

Fast-track armed forces recruitment launched to boost UK cyber defence

06 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Armed forces recruits will be fast-tracked into specialist roles to tackle the growing cyber threat to the UK via a new ...

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Government rips up rules to fire-up nuclear power

Government rips up rules to fire-up nuclear power

06 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

More nuclear power plants will be approved across England and Wales as the Prime Minister slashes red tape to get Britai...

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Armed Forces to cut red tape and deliver quicker and easier recruitment service

Armed Forces to cut red tape and deliver quicker and easier recruitment service

06 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Joining the Armed Forces will become quicker and easier under a new first-of-its kind recruitment service that cuts red ...

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New survey suggests benefits system is letting down people with mental health conditions who want to work

New survey suggests benefits system is letting down people with mental health conditions who want to work

06 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Many sick and disabled people say they want to work to help boost their living standards – but aren’t given the right su...

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Tariffs on non-folding e-bikes from China revoked

Tariffs on non-folding e-bikes from China revoked

06 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Trade Remedies Authority

Government accepts TRA recommendation to revoke anti-dumping and countervailing measures on imports of Chinese non-foldi...

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Time to act on UK’s expiring trade remedy measures

Time to act on UK’s expiring trade remedy measures

06 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Trade Remedies Authority

Some UK anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures will expire in 2026. Affected UK producers can apply for an expiry review...

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The UK calls on the transitional South Sudan government to ensure credible elections in 2026: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on the transitional South Sudan government to ensure credible elections in 2026: UK statement at the UN Security Council

05 February 2025 - 18:08 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting ...

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PM call with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada: 5 February 2025

PM call with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada: 5 February 2025

05 February 2025 - 17:21 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau this afternoon....

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InnovateUkraine opens second round of investment for clean energy projects

InnovateUkraine opens second round of investment for clean energy projects

05 February 2025 - 15:24 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Additional £17m will foster UK-Ukraine collaboration in the clean energy field....

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Ukraine has every right to determine its own future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukraine has every right to determine its own future: UK Statement to the OSCE

05 February 2025 - 14:40 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Military Advisor, Joby Rimmer, says Russia’s war of aggression has achieved little except the catastrophic loss of li...

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Devolution revolution: six areas to elect Mayors for first time

Devolution revolution: six areas to elect Mayors for first time

05 February 2025 - 14:39 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Deputy Prime Minister brings six areas onto the Devolution Priority Programme with Mayors to be elected by May 2026 plus...

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Firms which took customers’ deposits but didn't fit their kitchens are shut down following phoenix concerns

Firms which took customers’ deposits but didn't fit their kitchens are shut down following phoenix concerns

05 February 2025 - 13:57 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Insolvency Service investigations found the Manchester-based companies took upfront payments from more than 20 customers...

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‘Tornado 2 Tempest’: Fighter jet component recycling project off to flying start

‘Tornado 2 Tempest’: Fighter jet component recycling project off to flying start

05 February 2025 - 12:50 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Individual parts from retired Tornado aircraft have been ground down and 3D printed into new components suitable for nex...

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Second consultation on Drax Power Limited permit variation opens

Second consultation on Drax Power Limited permit variation opens

05 February 2025 - 12:30 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has opened a second consultation into a permit variation application from Drax Power Limited in Y...

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