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Rwanda bill to become law in major illegal migration milestone

Rwanda bill to become law in major illegal migration milestone

22 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Home Office

Final phase of implementing the flagship policy to commence, marking a crucial step in the global response to illegal mi...

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Contract awarded for UK’s first all-electric ‘green’ prison

Contract awarded for UK’s first all-electric ‘green’ prison

22 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Mitie Care & Custody has been awarded the contract to operate HMP Millsike, the UK’s first all-electric prison that will...

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Speech to the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit

Speech to the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit

22 April 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Competition and Markets Authority

A speech delivered by the Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, Marcus Bokkerink....

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PM: UK and Germany open ‘new chapter’ in defence partnership

PM: UK and Germany open ‘new chapter’ in defence partnership

22 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin today [Wednesday] to deepen our defence and...

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Criminal armed gangs cannot be allowed to hold Haiti hostage: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Criminal armed gangs cannot be allowed to hold Haiti hostage: UK statement at the UN Security Council

22 April 2024 - 20:38 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti....

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North Korea ballistic missile launch on 22 April: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launch on 22 April: FCDO statement

22 April 2024 - 19:36 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Following North Korea’s ballistic missile launch on Monday 22 April, an FCDO spokesperson gave a statement. ...

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The UK is a long-standing supporter of Kosovo’s sovereignty and independence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is a long-standing supporter of Kosovo’s sovereignty and independence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

22 April 2024 - 17:46 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Kosovo....

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Government Communication Service publishes new communication plan for 2024/25

Government Communication Service publishes new communication plan for 2024/25

22 April 2024 - 15:40 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The Government Communication Plan 2024/25 sets objectives for some of the most recognisable brands in the country....

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High Court throws out appeal against River Thames conviction

High Court throws out appeal against River Thames conviction

22 April 2024 - 14:45 Press Release

Environment Agency

Boat-owner’s challenges 'relentless' – Environment Agency. ...

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Post Office Offences Bill to be extended to Northern Ireland

Post Office Offences Bill to be extended to Northern Ireland

22 April 2024 - 14:16 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Legislation introduced to automatically quash convictions relating to the Horizon scandal to be extended to Northern Ire...

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Government launches fund to help farmers manage water resources

Government launches fund to help farmers manage water resources

22 April 2024 - 14:10 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Fund will help groups of farmers investigate how they can better manage water for use in time of drought, helping to saf...

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Millions to take home more cash as new guidance on Tipping is published

Millions to take home more cash as new guidance on Tipping is published

22 April 2024 - 13:52 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, as today the Code of Practice is published and laid ...

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UK and Saudi Arabia to host major trade expo - GREAT FUTURES - in Riyadh

UK and Saudi Arabia to host major trade expo - GREAT FUTURES - in Riyadh

22 April 2024 - 10:59 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The Deputy Prime Minister will lead a 300+ strong delegation to the Saudi GREAT FUTURES flagship event in Riyadh on 14 a...

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March 2024 Transaction Data

March 2024 Transaction Data

22 April 2024 - 10:40 News Story

HM Land Registry

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in March 2024....

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's statement on the plan to stop the boats: 22 April 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's statement on the plan to stop the boats: 22 April 2024

22 April 2024 - 10:32 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

PM Rishi Sunak's press statement on the next stage of the plan to stop the boats....

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Minister for the Middle East travels to Bahrain for talks on regional security

Minister for the Middle East travels to Bahrain for talks on regional security

22 April 2024 - 10:30 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Minister for the Middle East, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon visits Bahrain to discuss regional security with partn...

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DBS prepares to host Spring Conference 2024

DBS prepares to host Spring Conference 2024

22 April 2024 - 10:27 News Story

Disclosure and Barring Service

DBS prepares to host a free, virtual conference featuring a range of expert speakers sharing insights to support better ...

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Stronger protections for stalking and harassment victims

Stronger protections for stalking and harassment victims

22 April 2024 - 10:18 News Story

Home Office

The government has announced measures making it easier for police to apply for stalking protection orders, meaning more ...

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UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law

UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law

22 April 2024 - 10:00 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic....

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Improving how we respond to queries about the regulatory framework

Improving how we respond to queries about the regulatory framework

22 April 2024 - 09:20 News Story

Single Source Regulations Office

We are expanding our support to help stakeholders understand and use the regulatory framework for single source defence ...

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CNC and Joint Response Unit celebrate three-year milestone

CNC and Joint Response Unit celebrate three-year milestone

22 April 2024 - 08:30 News Story

Civil Nuclear Police Authority

Last month marked three years of collaborative working between the Joint Response Unit and CNC officers at Dungeness. ...

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Stephen Lawrence Day: we need to recognise the drivers for disparity

Stephen Lawrence Day: we need to recognise the drivers for disparity

22 April 2024 - 08:20 News Story

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

A blog by the Youth Justice Board's (YJB) Business Intelligence and Insights Directorate that highlights racial dispari...

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UK astronaut Dr Rosemary Coogan aims for the stars after graduation

UK astronaut Dr Rosemary Coogan aims for the stars after graduation

21 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

UK Space Agency

UK astronaut Dr Rosemary Coogan says she is proud to be a step closer to space after a graduation ceremony today (22 Apr...

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Terrorgram added to list of proscribed terrorist organisations

Terrorgram added to list of proscribed terrorist organisations

21 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Home Office

The UK is to become the first country in the world to proscribe the Terrorgram collective, with draft proscription order...

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£8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarter

£8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarter

21 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Department for Transport

Organisations can apply for the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to use AI for projects that make UK waters safer, opera...

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CMA wins legal challenge against CAT on home search warrants

CMA wins legal challenge against CAT on home search warrants

21 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The CMA has won an important legal challenge in the High Court after the CAT refused to grant it a domestic search warra...

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Foreign Secretary travels to Central Asia and Mongolia in landmark visit to region ?? 

Foreign Secretary travels to Central Asia and Mongolia in landmark visit to region ?? 

21 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

David Cameron will visit Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia to increase engagemen...

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PM call with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 21 April 2024

PM call with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 21 April 2024

20 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to King Abdullah II of Jordan this morning....

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Sudan is now in the grip of the world’s worst hunger and displacement crisis: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Update on AUKUS export reform progress

Update on AUKUS export reform progress

19 April 2024 - 20:51 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The UK warmly welcomes the significant progress made with our partners the US and Australia to advance the AUKUS trilate...

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