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Housing measures introduced in parts of Yorkshire and the East to protect poultry and other captive birds

Housing measures introduced in parts of Yorkshire and the East to protect poultry and other captive birds

21 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

From noon on 23 December, keepers in East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suf...

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The UK will continue to work closely with UNOWAS to build peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to work closely with UNOWAS to build peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

20 December 2024 - 17:23 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel....

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Appointment of Lord Mandelson as the next British Ambassador to the United States of America

Appointment of Lord Mandelson as the next British Ambassador to the United States of America

20 December 2024 - 16:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister has today confirmed the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson to be the next British Ambassador to the ...

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The UK calls on all parties to the conflict to refrain from obstructing MONUSCO operations: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on all parties to the conflict to refrain from obstructing MONUSCO operations: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

20 December 2024 - 16:06 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the v...

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Givinostat conditionally approved to treat patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

Givinostat conditionally approved to treat patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

20 December 2024 - 16:04 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (20 December 2024) granted a conditional market...

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November 2024 Transaction Data

November 2024 Transaction Data

20 December 2024 - 15:29 News Story

HM Land Registry

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in November 20...

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Joint statement on Afghanistan

Joint statement on Afghanistan

20 December 2024 - 15:13 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement on the situation in Afghanistan following a G7+ meeting in Geneva...

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Non-Executive Commissioner to the Forestry Commission appointed
The Welsh economy is set to grow as UK joins major trade group

The Welsh economy is set to grow as UK joins major trade group

20 December 2024 - 12:54 News Story

Wales Office

UK accedes to CPTPP potentially boosting the Welsh economy by £110 million....

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UK-Mauritius joint statement on the Chagos Archipelago, 20 December 2024

UK-Mauritius joint statement on the Chagos Archipelago, 20 December 2024

20 December 2024 - 12:30 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement between the governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Norther...

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Roland Rudd and Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia reappointed to the Tate board

Roland Rudd and Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia reappointed to the Tate board

20 December 2024 - 12:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Prime Minister has reappointed Roland Rudd and Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia as Trustees of the Tate. Roland Rudd has also ...

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Five charged by SFO over collapse of law firm Axiom Ince

Five charged by SFO over collapse of law firm Axiom Ince

20 December 2024 - 11:24 Press Release

Serious Fraud Office

The Serious Fraud Office today charged five men following the collapse of the law firm Axiom Ince and alleged improper u...

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CMA could approve Synopsys / Ansys merger if competition concerns are resolved

CMA could approve Synopsys / Ansys merger if competition concerns are resolved

20 December 2024 - 11:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

Synopsys’ purchase of Ansys raises competition concerns in the supply of semiconductor chip design and light simulation ...

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Global Strategic Sealift Contract secures military operations

Global Strategic Sealift Contract secures military operations

20 December 2024 - 10:51 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

New seven-year contract worth £476 million will protect UK jobs, and ensure continued support of military operations acr...

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Tom Hayhoe appointed as Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner

Tom Hayhoe appointed as Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner

20 December 2024 - 10:46 News Story

HM Treasury

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has appointed Tom Hayhoe as Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner. ...

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Scottish Secretary welcomes Harland & Wolff buy out

Scottish Secretary welcomes Harland & Wolff buy out

20 December 2024 - 10:44 News Story

Scotland Office

UK Gov backs deal by Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to save 350 Scottish jobs at yards in Fife and on Lewis, safeguarding ...

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Tracking technology used to help rare wading bird in UK first 

Tracking technology used to help rare wading bird in UK first 

20 December 2024 - 10:00 News Story

Natural England

Natural England is using pioneering technology to track the movement and habitat preferences of a small wading bird, Jac...

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Chair of the Independent Monitoring Authority appointed

Chair of the Independent Monitoring Authority appointed

20 December 2024 - 09:30 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of Nicole Lappin to the role of Cha...

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Angler-driven Citizen Science study on barbel stocking

Angler-driven Citizen Science study on barbel stocking

20 December 2024 - 09:30 News Story

Environment Agency

Study will explore whether stocking barbel in larger rivers, such as the River Severn, can enhance fish stock health and...

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Rivenhall IWMF and Energy Centre development consent decision announced

Rivenhall IWMF and Energy Centre development consent decision announced

20 December 2024 - 08:48 Press Release

Planning Inspectorate

The Rivenhall IWMF and Energy Centre application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State fo...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mali: Angus Mckee

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mali: Angus Mckee

20 December 2024 - 08:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Angus McKee OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Mali in succession to Ms Katharine Ran...

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Political Peerages December 2024

Political Peerages December 2024

20 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life....

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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill:  late submission of impact assessments

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: late submission of impact assessments

20 December 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Regulatory Policy Committee

RPC statement about the late submission of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill IAs...

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Seven million more potholes to be filled next year as public urged to report roads in need of repair

Seven million more potholes to be filled next year as public urged to report roads in need of repair

20 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Councils will receive £1.6 billion in funding to repair roads and fill potholes to start to reverse a decade of decline...

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Celebrating £30 million in support provided to the UK fishing and seafood industry in 2024

Celebrating £30 million in support provided to the UK fishing and seafood industry in 2024

20 December 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is proud to celebrate the extensive support it has provided to UK’s fishing and...

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UK subsea exporters gain from £168 million Taiwan renewables deal

UK subsea exporters gain from £168 million Taiwan renewables deal

20 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

UK Export Finance

UK Export Finance supports financing deal which will secure UK contracts for cable protection systems and the charter of...

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GP reforms to cut red tape and bring back family doctor

GP reforms to cut red tape and bring back family doctor

20 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The measures are backed by the biggest boost to GP funding in years, an extra £889 million on top of the existing budget...

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Operators in public ownership to keep customers moving during disruption

Operators in public ownership to keep customers moving during disruption

20 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

DfT Operator Limited

LNER, Northern and TransPennine Express will allow customers to travel on each other's services during any short-notice ...

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Statement from the International Contact Group (ICG) on the situation in the Great Lakes

Statement from the International Contact Group (ICG) on the situation in the Great Lakes

20 December 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes has given a statement on the situation in the Great Lakes region....

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The UK voted in favour of this resolution in line with our strong commitment to the international rule of law: UK statement in the UN General Assembly

The UK voted in favour of this resolution in line with our strong commitment to the international rule of law: UK statement in the UN General Assembly

19 December 2024 - 20:38 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, in the UN General Assembl...

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