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We call on the Sudanese authorities to fully cooperate with humanitarian response: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We call on the Sudanese authorities to fully cooperate with humanitarian response: UK statement at the UN Security Council

06 January 2025 - 15:37 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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Prime Minister's remarks on the NHS: 6 January 2025

Prime Minister's remarks on the NHS: 6 January 2025

06 January 2025 - 12:04 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks on the NHS at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre in Epsom....

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Emma Bunce, Teresa Anderson and Julia Mundy appointed as Trustees of Royal Museums Greenwich

Emma Bunce, Teresa Anderson and Julia Mundy appointed as Trustees of Royal Museums Greenwich

06 January 2025 - 12:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Prime Minister has appointed Emma Bunce, Teresa Anderson and Julia Mundy as Trustees of Royal Museums Greenwich for ...

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5.4 million yet to file their tax return

5.4 million yet to file their tax return

06 January 2025 - 11:23 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Thousands of people filed their Self Assessment on New Year's Day and HMRC urges those still to complete their tax retur...

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Myanmar human rights and humanitarian situation: joint statement, January 2025

Myanmar human rights and humanitarian situation: joint statement, January 2025

06 January 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK, alongside the United States, the European Union and governments of 7 other countries, gave a joint statement on ...

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Jailed Covid fraudster ordered to repay Bounce Back Loan in full

Jailed Covid fraudster ordered to repay Bounce Back Loan in full

06 January 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

The £30,000 loan was used to pay-off personal debts ...

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PM sets out plan to end waiting list backlogs through millions more appointments

PM sets out plan to end waiting list backlogs through millions more appointments

06 January 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Millions of patients will be able to access more appointments closer to home and get the treatment they need faster unde...

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Deal between NHS and independent sector to cut NHS waiting lists

Deal between NHS and independent sector to cut NHS waiting lists

06 January 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

New agreement struck between NHS and independent sector to help tackle waiting lists and give patients greater choice....

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Power to patients as government sets out plan to cut waiting lists

Power to patients as government sets out plan to cut waiting lists

06 January 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Patients will be offered a wider choice of providers and the process of booking treatments and appointments will be made...

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Thousands of British troops to lead major NATO exercise in Eastern Europe  ?

Thousands of British troops to lead major NATO exercise in Eastern Europe ?

03 January 2025 - 16:14 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Thousands of UK personnel will continue to deploy to Europe in the next two months to spearhead a major NATO exercise. ...

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Christmas saw anticipated rise in flu, latest UKHSA data shows

Christmas saw anticipated rise in flu, latest UKHSA data shows

03 January 2025 - 14:55 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Public urged to prevent further ‘new year spread’ by following good hygiene and taking up 'final chance’ vaccines where ...

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Baroness Louise Casey appointed as Government Lead Non-Executive Director.

Baroness Louise Casey appointed as Government Lead Non-Executive Director.

03 January 2025 - 12:00 News Story

Cabinet Office

The Government Lead Non-Executive will bring non executives from different departments together to ensure cross cutting ...

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New reforms and independent commission to transform social care

New reforms and independent commission to transform social care

03 January 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Immediate investment and reforms to improve adult social care, and Louise Casey appointed to head independent commission...

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The deterioration of the healthcare situation in Gaza is completely unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The deterioration of the healthcare situation in Gaza is completely unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

03 January 2025 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: David Ashley

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: David Ashley

02 January 2025 - 13:09 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr David Ashley has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr Guy Warri...

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Sharing more information on business rates valuations

Sharing more information on business rates valuations

02 January 2025 - 10:02 News Story

Valuation Office Agency

The VOA has published details about how it will improve the information it discloses on business rates valuations. ...

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Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology

Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology

02 January 2025 - 09:45 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

A revolutionary UK-built atomic clock will make military operations more secure through experimental quantum technology....

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New MHRA Chair Anthony Harnden outlines priorities as he starts role

New MHRA Chair Anthony Harnden outlines priorities as he starts role

02 January 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Professor Anthony Harnden has officially started his role as Chair of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory A...

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Serious crime laws to be overhauled to combat people-smuggling gangs

Serious crime laws to be overhauled to combat people-smuggling gangs

02 January 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

Suspected people smugglers will face travel bans, social media blackouts and restrictions on phone usage under tough new...

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UK sports exporters set for happy New Year thanks to soaring demand in the Gulf

UK sports exporters set for happy New Year thanks to soaring demand in the Gulf

01 January 2025 - 09:26 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

UK sports industry companies are seeing a boom in demand from the Gulf, as the UK progresses its trade deal negotiations...

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Appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee extended

Appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee extended

01 January 2025 - 09:00 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Three committee member terms have been extended....

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Bus passengers to save hundreds as government prevents cliff-edge fare hike

Bus passengers to save hundreds as government prevents cliff-edge fare hike

01 January 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Transport

Government sets £3 national bus fare cap until the end of 2025....

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Greener flights ahead for UK aviation

Greener flights ahead for UK aviation

01 January 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Transport

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate will support thousands of skilled jobs, deliver economic growth and help mak...

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1 January 2025: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees

1 January 2025: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees

01 January 2025 - 00:01 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 January 2025....

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Sotatercept approved to treat adult patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Sotatercept approved to treat adult patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

31 December 2024 - 12:13 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved (27 December 2024) the medicine sotatercept...

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‘Safe and evidence-led': New guidance for smaller Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels

‘Safe and evidence-led': New guidance for smaller Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels

31 December 2024 - 10:30 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Maritime and Coastguard Agency to uphold safety while supporting development....

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Top UK business leaders, job creators and Post Office campaigners awarded New Year’s Honours

Top UK business leaders, job creators and Post Office campaigners awarded New Year’s Honours

31 December 2024 - 09:15 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Subpostmasters caught up in the Horizon IT system scandal recognised in 2025 New Year's Honours...

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SFO Victim and Witness Care Coordinator receives MBE

SFO Victim and Witness Care Coordinator receives MBE

31 December 2024 - 07:00 News Story

Serious Fraud Office

Serious Fraud Office Victim and Witness Care Coordinator receives MBE for Services to the Administration of Justice....

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New Year message from the Scottish Secretary

New Year message from the Scottish Secretary

31 December 2024 - 01:00 News Story

Scotland Office

Ahead of the Bells, Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025...

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New Year Honours

New Year Honours

31 December 2024 - 01:00 News Story

Scotland Office

The Scottish Secretary has congratulated the Scots honoured in the King’s 2025 New Year Honours list...

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