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Rule of Law essential for economic growth, says Attorney General

Rule of Law essential for economic growth, says Attorney General

17 January 2025 - 08:50 News Story

Attorney General's Office

The Attorney General spoke about the foundational role of the rule of law in delivering economic security at the City of...

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Lack of engagement

Lack of engagement

17 January 2025 - 08:45 Press Release

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

A case recently heard by the Traffic Commissioner for the North West, David Mullan, has highlighted significant and ongo...

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EA Chief Regulator launches fresh report into state of environmental regulation

EA Chief Regulator launches fresh report into state of environmental regulation

17 January 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Environment Agency

Chief Regulator calls for Environment Agency to have “more teeth” against those falling short of high standards...

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Foreign Secretary launches UK Soft Power Council 

Foreign Secretary launches UK Soft Power Council 

17 January 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport have launched the UK Soft Power Council to dri...

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Joint article on Just Energy Transition Partnerships

Joint article on Just Energy Transition Partnerships

17 January 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint article on Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) from the UK, US, Germany, Italy, France, Canada and the Eur...

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Children’s care reform an international priority on Foreign Secretary and Barry Keoghan visit to Bulgaria

Children’s care reform an international priority on Foreign Secretary and Barry Keoghan visit to Bulgaria

17 January 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Alongside ambassador Barry Keoghan, the Foreign Secretary will lead a campaign to advocate for family-based care for all...

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£60 million boost for creative industries to turbocharge growth

£60 million boost for creative industries to turbocharge growth

17 January 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Hundreds of creative businesses and projects across the UK are to receive government funding to help them grow as part o...

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Great British Energy’s start-up board appointed

Great British Energy’s start-up board appointed

17 January 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Five non-executive directors have been appointed to Great British Energy’s start-up board....

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Life sciences vital to boost growth in Wales says Welsh Secretary

Life sciences vital to boost growth in Wales says Welsh Secretary

17 January 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Wales Office

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens has met key figures from the life sciences sector in the latest in series of round table meet...

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G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) statement on Russian Influence Campaign

G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) statement on Russian Influence Campaign

17 January 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

A statement from the UK alongside other G7 RRM member states (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States) ...

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UK and Poland to launch new defence and security treaty in Warsaw

UK and Poland to launch new defence and security treaty in Warsaw

16 January 2025 - 22:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Increased military co-operation to tackle the growing threats facing Europe will be at the heart of a new defence and se...

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We must not let Ukraine’s courage and bravery be in vain: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must not let Ukraine’s courage and bravery be in vain: UK statement at the UN Security Council

16 January 2025 - 21:38 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on U...

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Today’s resolution ensures the UN sanctions regime on Libya remains fit for purpose: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Today’s resolution ensures the UN sanctions regime on Libya remains fit for purpose: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

16 January 2025 - 20:43 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN ...

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Next steps for a more efficient immigration system

Next steps for a more efficient immigration system

16 January 2025 - 17:09 News Story

Home Office

New measures have been announced today to reduce the reliance of the migration and borders system on taxpayer funding. ...

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Joint Statement on UK-Malaysia Joint Economic and Trade Committee

Joint Statement on UK-Malaysia Joint Economic and Trade Committee

16 January 2025 - 16:58 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

A Joint Statement between the United Kingdom and Malaysia concluding the first Joint Economic and Trade Committee meetin...

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Attorney General's speech to Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts

Attorney General's speech to Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts

16 January 2025 - 16:27 Speech

Attorney General's Office

On 15 October 2025, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered a speech to the Standing International Forum of Commer...

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Seladelpar approved to treat adult patients in the UK with liver illness

Seladelpar approved to treat adult patients in the UK with liver illness

16 January 2025 - 15:29 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of seladelpar under close review.? ...

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GLD opens applications for Pupil Barristers

GLD opens applications for Pupil Barristers

16 January 2025 - 13:02 Press Release

Government Legal Department

Apply now for pupillage at the Government Legal Department ...

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Nottinghamshire man prosecuted for using illegal crayfish traps

Nottinghamshire man prosecuted for using illegal crayfish traps

16 January 2025 - 12:23 News Story

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a Nottinghamshire man for illegally fishing for crayfish on the River...

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£3 billion worth of illegal drugs seized by Border Force last year

£3 billion worth of illegal drugs seized by Border Force last year

16 January 2025 - 11:14 News Story

Home Office

Border Force seized 119 tonnes of illegal drugs, a 52% increase from last year, in the highest number of seizures on rec...

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Homes England and Invest & Fund boost support for small housebuilders

Homes England and Invest & Fund boost support for small housebuilders

16 January 2025 - 10:49 Press Release

Homes England

Homes England and Invest & Fund, a growing development finance lending platform, have announced a significant expansion ...

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Media Advisory Notice – trial of Axel Rudakubana

Media Advisory Notice – trial of Axel Rudakubana

16 January 2025 - 10:36 News Story

Attorney General's Office

The Attorney General issues a reminder about commenting on the trial of Axel Rudakubana and risks of being in contempt o...

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UK reveals new mascot, pavilion and sponsor for Osaka Expo 2025

UK reveals new mascot, pavilion and sponsor for Osaka Expo 2025

16 January 2025 - 09:33 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

New details for Expo 2025 revealed...

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Enhanced agenda and identity for UK immigration advice regulator

Enhanced agenda and identity for UK immigration advice regulator

16 January 2025 - 09:15 News Story

Immigration Advice Authority

The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner rebrands as the Immigration Advice Authority....

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UK-Japan military exercise starts today as Defence Ministers discuss closer cooperation

UK-Japan military exercise starts today as Defence Ministers discuss closer cooperation

16 January 2025 - 02:34 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Defence Secretary meets Japanese counterpart, setting out UK commitment to Indo-Pacific security. ?  ...

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£4.5 billion military boost to Ukraine front line to support UK growth and jobs

£4.5 billion military boost to Ukraine front line to support UK growth and jobs

16 January 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine delivers on this Government’s Plan for Change, supporting UK security and growth....

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One Hundred Year Partnership agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ukraine

One Hundred Year Partnership agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ukraine

16 January 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (“the United Kingdom”) and Ukraine, hereinafter referred to as ...

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Green light for groundbreaking hearing aids

Green light for groundbreaking hearing aids

16 January 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Fresh guidance will give businesses the green light to sell certain pioneering hearing aids. ...

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Survivors of sexual abuse to be empowered in closed case reviews

Survivors of sexual abuse to be empowered in closed case reviews

16 January 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

More victims will be empowered to have their cases independently reviewed, as the Home Secretary unveils further action ...

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Largest ever national pandemic response exercise to strengthen against future threats

Largest ever national pandemic response exercise to strengthen against future threats

16 January 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The government's pandemic planning has been stepped up in response to recommendations from the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1...

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