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UK targets Iran’s ability to launch drones through new round of sanctions

UK targets Iran’s ability to launch drones through new round of sanctions

24 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK, US and Canada have announced coordinated sanctions on Iran following the regime’s attack on Israel on 13 April 2...

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Investigatory powers enhanced to keep people safer

Investigatory powers enhanced to keep people safer

24 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Home Office

New laws have been passed as part of an update to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. ...

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UK-Rwanda Treaty completes ratification process

UK-Rwanda Treaty completes ratification process

24 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Home Office

UK and Rwanda pass further milestone with treaty ratification....

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Joint statement calling for the release of all hostages in Gaza

Joint statement calling for the release of all hostages in Gaza

24 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK, alongside 17 other nations, has issued a joint statement calling for the release of all hostages currently being...

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Winners of risk reduction through design award 2024 announced

Winners of risk reduction through design award 2024 announced

24 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Health and Safety Executive

The musculoskeletal disorders risk reduction through design award aims to inspire employers to make changes that reduce ...

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New powers to strengthen council planning

New powers to strengthen council planning

24 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

New enforcement powers for councils to build on government's long-term plan for housing. ...

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Fifth Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board? Statement

Fifth Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board? Statement

24 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

The Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met for the fifth time on 25 April 2024....

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UK improves access to life-saving malaria drugs

UK improves access to life-saving malaria drugs

24 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Support for MedAccess will be used to negotiate lower prices for vital malaria drugs and diagnostic tests for people in ...

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New Phase 2 investigation process adopted by CMA

New Phase 2 investigation process adopted by CMA

24 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

Revised process for Phase 2 investigations will apply to new merger cases opened from today....

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Awesome report and safety flyer published

Awesome report and safety flyer published

24 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Two fatalities following the loss of control of a powerboat near Little Thatch Island, British Virgin Islands....

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A “highly valued” and “strategic partner” - GAD client feedback

A “highly valued” and “strategic partner” - GAD client feedback

24 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

Clients award GAD 4.7 stars out of 5 for being highly valued. The findings are from our latest client feedback exercise ...

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There should be no nuclear weapons stationed in space: UK statement at the UN Security Council

There should be no nuclear weapons stationed in space: UK statement at the UN Security Council

24 April 2024 - 19:53 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on non-proliferation....

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The United Kingdom is deeply concerned by the worsening conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is deeply concerned by the worsening conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: UK statement at the UN Security Council

24 April 2024 - 16:47 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ...

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Russia’s military campaign has made only marginal gains and at huge cost:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s military campaign has made only marginal gains and at huge cost: UK statement to the OSCE

24 April 2024 - 14:38 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s casualty figures stand at over 300,000, leading to desertion and rec...

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G7 Cyber Expert Group conducts cross-border coordination exercise in the financial sector

G7 Cyber Expert Group conducts cross-border coordination exercise in the financial sector

24 April 2024 - 14:33 News Story

HM Treasury

The coordination exercise took place on 17 April 2024....

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Meet the businesses helping get prison leavers in to work

Meet the businesses helping get prison leavers in to work

24 April 2024 - 13:56 News Story

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

As part of our efforts to reduce crime, fill gaps in the job market and grow the economy, we’re encouraging businesses t...

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Prime Minister’s conference speech in Germany: 24 April 2024

Prime Minister’s conference speech in Germany: 24 April 2024

24 April 2024 - 12:36 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's speech at his press conference with Chancellor Scholz in Germany. ...

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PM announces ‘turning point’ in European security as UK set to increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2030

PM announces ‘turning point’ in European security as UK set to increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2030

24 April 2024 - 11:58 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2030....

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The AAIB has sent a team to Guernsey Airport

The AAIB has sent a team to Guernsey Airport

24 April 2024 - 11:06 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

A team of inspectors has been sent to Guernsey Airport to investigate a serious incident involving an aircraft, 23 April...

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CMA seeks views on AI partnerships and other arrangements

CMA seeks views on AI partnerships and other arrangements

24 April 2024 - 11:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

Invitation to comment launched by the CMA on the partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic...

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Trainee Solicitor Scheme open

Trainee Solicitor Scheme open

24 April 2024 - 11:00 Press Release

Government Legal Department

The Government Legal Profession Trainee Solicitor Scheme is now open for applications ...

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The AAIB has sent a team to Prestwick

The AAIB has sent a team to Prestwick

24 April 2024 - 10:21 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

A team of inspectors has been sent to Prestwick to investigate an accident involving a light aircraft, 23 April 2024. ...

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Non-executive directors appointed to LEASE

Non-executive directors appointed to LEASE

24 April 2024 - 09:29 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Four new non-executive directors of the Leasehold Advisory Service Board appointed...

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'Big Four' accountancy firm to get prison leavers in to work in crime-cutting drive

'Big Four' accountancy firm to get prison leavers in to work in crime-cutting drive

23 April 2024 - 23:01 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Britain's biggest businesses are being urged by the government to recruit prison leavers as part of a national campaign....

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UK Minister for Indo-Pacific’s meetings in China and Hong Kong, April 2024

UK Minister for Indo-Pacific’s meetings in China and Hong Kong, April 2024

23 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan met with senior representatives from the Chinese government and Hong Kong authorities a...

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Reflections on my time as CEO

Reflections on my time as CEO

23 April 2024 - 23:00 Speech

The Charity Commission

In one of her final speeches as CEO, Helen Stephenson reflects on 7 lessons she has learnt about the charity sector - on...

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency documentary ready to return to TV screens

Maritime and Coastguard Agency documentary ready to return to TV screens

23 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

The wait is nearly over for fans of the hit Channel 5 documentary Coastguard: Search and Rescue SOS as the brand-new sec...

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Government launches new free business management course for small businesses

Government launches new free business management course for small businesses

23 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Government has launched Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online training course for small business leaders....

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Chancellor marks military support for Ukraine on visit to Kyiv

Chancellor marks military support for Ukraine on visit to Kyiv

23 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

HM Treasury

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tells President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Britain will stand with Ukraine for “as long as it takes...

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PM meeting with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 24 April 2024

PM meeting with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 24 April 2024

23 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Joint understanding following the meeting of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz today [24 Apri...

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