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Plans to expand water fluoridation in north east

Plans to expand water fluoridation in north east

25 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Consultation launched on proposals to expand scheme to 1.6 million more people to help tackle tooth decay....

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International social media campaign launched to stop the boats

International social media campaign launched to stop the boats

25 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

Today marks the launch of the latest phase of the government’s global campaign to warn migrants of the consequences of e...

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SLC urges new students to apply now as application window opens

SLC urges new students to apply now as application window opens

25 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Student Loans Company

The Student Loans Company is urging new students to apply now....

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Sellafield clean-up skips ahead after triple first in legacy pond

Sellafield clean-up skips ahead after triple first in legacy pond

25 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

It’s a huge moment in one of the site’s most challenging decommissioning programmes. ...

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One-off payments of up to £3,000 for over 27,000 health workers

One-off payments of up to £3,000 for over 27,000 health workers

25 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Those in frontline roles such as community nurses and physiotherapists will benefit, with organisations receiving fundin...

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Government ensures food production remains primary purpose of farming

Government ensures food production remains primary purpose of farming

25 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

The government is introducing new measures to limit the amount of land farmers can take out of productive actions under ...

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Committee on Standards in Public Life launches new review on accountability within public bodies

Committee on Standards in Public Life launches new review on accountability within public bodies

25 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Closed organisation: Committee on Standards in Public Life

The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life has today announced that it will be carrying out a new review look...

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Changes to application decision making timeframe

Changes to application decision making timeframe

25 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Closed organisation: Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner

An increase of 20% in applications for registration has caused a delay in decision making responses. ...

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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme: Panel Date Announced

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme: Panel Date Announced

25 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Panel date confirmed for the highly popular Fisheries and Seafood Scheme....

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Nearly 70 museums and libraries across England to benefit from £33 million boost

Nearly 70 museums and libraries across England to benefit from £33 million boost

25 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Every part of England to receive funding through the latest round of the Cultural Investment Fund...

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PM announces national endeavour to strengthen the UK's nuclear deterrent

PM announces national endeavour to strengthen the UK's nuclear deterrent

24 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister will today [Monday 25th] declare a ‘national endeavour’ to secure the future of the UK’s thriving def...

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UK continues global fight to end TB around the world

UK continues global fight to end TB around the world

24 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

A £4 million funding boost from the UK will help test new approaches to increase the number of people diagnosed and trea...

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UK Gov saves 6 vital community spaces from closure in Scotland

UK Gov saves 6 vital community spaces from closure in Scotland

23 March 2024 - 08:00 Press Release

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Six vital community assets in Scotland like youth hubs, cinemas and sports clubs have been saved from closure, thanks to...

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Rural community green spaces to be rejuvenated through new government investment

Rural community green spaces to be rejuvenated through new government investment

23 March 2024 - 00:30 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Fund of up to £7 million will boost access to nature and support rural communities across England to become more green-f...

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Drivers to save £50 this year as fuel duty cut extended

Drivers to save £50 this year as fuel duty cut extended

23 March 2024 - 00:01 News Story

HM Treasury

Boost for millions of motorists as 5p cut to fuel duty for petrol and diesel comes into effect....

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Government saves over 80 community spaces from closure 

Government saves over 80 community spaces from closure 

23 March 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Community assets including pubs, music venues and sports clubs saved from closure thanks to a major £33.5million package...

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More than 300 swimming pools to benefit from £60 million to support long-term future

More than 300 swimming pools to benefit from £60 million to support long-term future

23 March 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

325 swimming pools and leisure centres across England will receive a share of £60.5 million to ensure their long term fi...

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£101 million investment to boost cycling and walking nationwide

£101 million investment to boost cycling and walking nationwide

23 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Active Travel England

Newly funded projects will provide even more people, especially in rural and deprived areas, the choice to travel by wal...

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New PE guidance for schools strengthens equal access to sport

New PE guidance for schools strengthens equal access to sport

23 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Education

Ahead of a huge summer of sport in 2024, schools will receive new guidance on delivering two hours of PE a week, and equ...

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President Putin is creating a Russia that is geared for constant war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

President Putin is creating a Russia that is geared for constant war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

22 March 2024 - 16:10 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international p...

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Start for Life campaign: if they could tell you

Start for Life campaign: if they could tell you

22 March 2024 - 15:51 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's menta...

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Planning application submitted for major new government hub in Darlington

Planning application submitted for major new government hub in Darlington

22 March 2024 - 14:49 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has submitted a planning application to Darlington Borough Council to build a four-...

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Clean-up scheme expanded nationwide to tackle anti-social behaviour

Clean-up scheme expanded nationwide to tackle anti-social behaviour

22 March 2024 - 14:05 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Communities blighted by vandalism and fly-tipping will be cleaned up by offenders as part of delivering on plans to crac...

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UK and others invoke Vienna Mechanism on political prisoners in Russia:  Joint Statement to the OSCE

UK and others invoke Vienna Mechanism on political prisoners in Russia: Joint Statement to the OSCE

22 March 2024 - 12:55 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK and 40 other countries invoke the OSCE Vienna Mechanism in respect of serious human rights concerns including arbitra...

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Final consultation on permit for Hemerdon tungsten mine

Final consultation on permit for Hemerdon tungsten mine

22 March 2024 - 12:54 Press Release

Environment Agency

Views sought on permit application for mineral processing facility....

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25th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2024

25th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2024

22 March 2024 - 12:36 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

On the 25th anniversary of the NATO response to the humanitarian crisis in Kosovo, Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown under...

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Smart Data Discovery Challenge winners pave the way for new £750,000 prize launch this summer

Smart Data Discovery Challenge winners pave the way for new £750,000 prize launch this summer

22 March 2024 - 11:14 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Four winners of the Smart Data Discovery Challenge named ...

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More than 2,000 government roles relocated out of Westminster in the final quarter of 2023

More than 2,000 government roles relocated out of Westminster in the final quarter of 2023

22 March 2024 - 10:49 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The Places for Growth programme has successfully relocated 18,283 civil service roles from London to locations across th...

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Report by the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, March 2024

Report by the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, March 2024

22 March 2024 - 10:46 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Deputy Ambassador Brown raises concern of the continued devastating economic and environmental effects of Russia’s bruta...

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Thames 'mystery' boat-owner faces costs of nearly £1,400

Thames 'mystery' boat-owner faces costs of nearly £1,400

22 March 2024 - 10:12 Press Release

Environment Agency

High fine sends warning message to those with unregistered boats. Patrols on Thames have already begun for summer 2024. ...

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