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New restrictions on puberty blockers

New restrictions on puberty blockers

28 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Department of Health and Social Care

New regulations restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones to children and young people under 1...

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The United Kingdom is appalled by the deeply distressing scenes emerging from Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is appalled by the deeply distressing scenes emerging from Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council

28 May 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East. ...

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Sir Robert Francis’s Statement of Intent

Sir Robert Francis’s Statement of Intent

28 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Infected Blood Compensation Authority

A statement of intent from Sir Robert Francis, IBCA's interim Chair....

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North Korea failed satellite launch on 27 May 2024: FCDO statement

North Korea failed satellite launch on 27 May 2024: FCDO statement

28 May 2024 - 18:14 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Following North Korea’s failed satellite launch on 27 May, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesper...

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Women’s participation as leaders, negotiators and peacebuilders greatly enhances the chances of long-lasting peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Officer Of The Cheshire Regiment Killed In World War One Laid To Rest In France

Officer Of The Cheshire Regiment Killed In World War One Laid To Rest In France

28 May 2024 - 09:26 News Story

Ministry of Defence

A young soldier who worked as a schoolteacher and played for Bolton Wanderers Football Club has finally been laid to res...

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HMS Duncan deploys to the Red Sea to protect shipping routes

HMS Duncan deploys to the Red Sea to protect shipping routes

26 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The Type 45 destroyed sailed from Portsmouth today to relieve her sister ship, HMS Diamond...

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Leasehold reforms become law

Leasehold reforms become law

24 May 2024 - 20:45 News Story

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has become law today. ...

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Infected Blood Compensation body and Victims and Prisoners Bill become law

Infected Blood Compensation body and Victims and Prisoners Bill become law

24 May 2024 - 20:03 Press Release

Cabinet Office

An update on the Infected Blood Compensation body and Victims and Prisoners Bill. ...

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Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act receives Royal Assent

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act receives Royal Assent

24 May 2024 - 19:38 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has become law after receiving Royal Assent. ...

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Six new trustees appointed to the Theatres Trust board.

Six new trustees appointed to the Theatres Trust board.

24 May 2024 - 19:30 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Vicky Browning, Anna Collins, Liam Evans-Ford, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Saratha Rajeswara...

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New Maritime and Coastguard Chair appointed

New Maritime and Coastguard Chair appointed

24 May 2024 - 19:26 News Story

Department for Transport

Lord Stevens of Birmingham appointed Non-Executive Chair of MCA....

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Levelling Up Partnership funding confirmed

Levelling Up Partnership funding confirmed

24 May 2024 - 18:23 News Story

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Five areas in England and Scotland have agreed details of their Levelling Up Partnership funding....

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Secretary of State announces Boundary Commission re-appointment

Secretary of State announces Boundary Commission re-appointment

24 May 2024 - 17:33 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

NI Secretary, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the re-appointment of Vilma Patterson to the Boundary Commiss...

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A1 in Northumberland – Morpeth to Ellingham development consent decision announced

A1 in Northumberland – Morpeth to Ellingham development consent decision announced

24 May 2024 - 16:54 Press Release

Planning Inspectorate

The A1 in Northumberland – Morpeth to Ellingham application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary ...

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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme re-opens following high demand

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme re-opens following high demand

24 May 2024 - 15:41 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

An extra £2 million of funding has been made available to support the sustainability, productivity and resilience of Eng...

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Anglian Water Services Ltd convicted in Environment Agency case

Anglian Water Services Ltd convicted in Environment Agency case

24 May 2024 - 15:41 Press Release

Environment Agency

Anglian Water Services Ltd found guilty of failing, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement to provide r...

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Interim Chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointment extended

Interim Chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointment extended

24 May 2024 - 15:23 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Cath Denholm’s appointment as Interim Chair has been extended...

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New Chair of the Consumer Council for Water appointed

New Chair of the Consumer Council for Water appointed

24 May 2024 - 15:22 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Robert Wilson will take on the role for a three-year term...

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GCA responds to reappointment

GCA responds to reappointment

24 May 2024 - 14:58 News Story

Groceries Code Adjudicator

The Groceries Code Adjudicator, Mark White, has responded to his reappointment....

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David Bolt appointed as interim ICIBI from 3 June 2024

David Bolt appointed as interim ICIBI from 3 June 2024

24 May 2024 - 14:30 News Story

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

David Bolt appointed as interim ICIBI from 3 June 2024, until a permanent appointment can be made...

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Heather Baily’s term as Chair of the SIA has been extended

Heather Baily’s term as Chair of the SIA has been extended

24 May 2024 - 13:58 News Story

Security Industry Authority

Heather Baily will continue in her role as Chair of the SIA for a further 2 years....

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Appointments made to National Park Authority and National Landscape boards
New members appointed to the Natural England board

New members appointed to the Natural England board

24 May 2024 - 13:33 News Story

Natural England

Four new members will join the Board....

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Frome angler’s failure to buy rod licence costs him £349

Frome angler’s failure to buy rod licence costs him £349

24 May 2024 - 12:44 Press Release

Environment Agency

Angler pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence in Bath....

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Bridgwater angler forced to pay nearly £500 for no rod licence

Bridgwater angler forced to pay nearly £500 for no rod licence

24 May 2024 - 12:44 Press Release

Environment Agency

Angler found guilty of fishing without a rod licence in Yeovil....

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TRA finds scrapping e-bike tariffs could save UK £51m per year

TRA finds scrapping e-bike tariffs could save UK £51m per year

24 May 2024 - 11:27 Press Release

Trade Remedies Authority

TRA finds keeping anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on Chinese e-bikes would not be in economic interest of the UK....

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New excavation unearths Roman taste for oysters

New excavation unearths Roman taste for oysters

24 May 2024 - 11:26 Press Release

Environment Agency

A Roman oyster processing site has been uncovered during the building of a major coastal re-alignment scheme in Yorkshir...

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Licensed drug testing continues at music festivals this summer

Licensed drug testing continues at music festivals this summer

24 May 2024 - 10:30 News Story

Home Office

Confiscated and surrendered drugs will be tested to identify toxic substances in circulation and help prevent drug-relat...

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Sea Cadets Sefton lead the way with Armed Forces Covenant signature

Sea Cadets Sefton lead the way with Armed Forces Covenant signature

24 May 2024 - 10:15 News Story

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA)

Sea Cadets Sefton became the first Sea Cadet unit to sign the Armed Forces Covenant....

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