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Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside: 29 August 2025

Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside: 29 August 2025

29 August 2025 - 09:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Peter Oliver, OBE, DL, as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Merseys...

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Almost 1 in 5 children starting primary school are not fully protected against several serious diseases

Almost 1 in 5 children starting primary school are not fully protected against several serious diseases

29 August 2025 - 08:53 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

UKHSA and NHS England call for parents and healthcare workers to catch up on children’s missed vaccinations as schools s...

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Secretary of State remarks at the Pacific Future Forum: 29 August 2025

Secretary of State remarks at the Pacific Future Forum: 29 August 2025

28 August 2025 - 23:00 Speech

Ministry of Defence

Secretary of State John Healey addressed the Pacific Future Forum in Tokyo, Japan....

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Putin must, as Zelenskyy has done repeatedly, agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire immediately: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Putin must, as Zelenskyy has done repeatedly, agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire immediately: UK statement at the UN Security Council

28 August 2025 - 23:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on U...

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Statement on the latest Russian attacks against Ukraine

Statement on the latest Russian attacks against Ukraine

28 August 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

This statement is supported by the UK, the EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and 26 EU Member Stat...

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Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children

Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children

28 August 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS from January....

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Government outlines action plan to improve Oakhill STC

Government outlines action plan to improve Oakhill STC

28 August 2025 - 16:53 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

A new leadership team, bolstered staff training and improved safeguarding have been put in place at Oakhill Secure Train...

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Riley Foods Limited sentenced for illegal water pollution

Riley Foods Limited sentenced for illegal water pollution

28 August 2025 - 16:07 Press Release

Environment Agency

Riley Foods Ltd guilty of causing unlawful discharge in a Burnley watercourse. Investigations revealed blood entering th...

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Ellen Thinnesen announced as new Further Education Commissioner

Ellen Thinnesen announced as new Further Education Commissioner

28 August 2025 - 15:51 Press Release

Department for Education

Ellen Thinnesen will lead work to boost college leadership and governance....

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The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

28 August 2025 - 15:22 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting ...

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Daily bathing water testing expands across Shropshire

Daily bathing water testing expands across Shropshire

28 August 2025 - 14:10 Press Release

Environment Agency

Pilot project tests water quality daily in Shrewsbury and Ludlow. Wild swimmers can access real-time water quality data ...

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E3 joint statement on Iran: Initiation of the snapback process

E3 joint statement on Iran: Initiation of the snapback process

28 August 2025 - 14:04 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on the initiation of the snapback process...

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24/7 GPS tags lead crackdown on burglary, theft and robbery

24/7 GPS tags lead crackdown on burglary, theft and robbery

28 August 2025 - 12:03 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Reoffending by burglars, robbers and thieves has been cut by 20 percent thanks to the tracking of their movements with t...

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Supporting students as they start the 25/26 academic year

Supporting students as they start the 25/26 academic year

28 August 2025 - 11:26 News Story

Student Loans Company

Steven Darling, Director of Customer Experience, offers advice to help students get ready for payment...

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Regulator to investigate Sikh charities after failure to comply with Orders

Regulator to investigate Sikh charities after failure to comply with Orders

28 August 2025 - 11:09 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into two charities connected to the Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Wednesfie...

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Nottingham Rehab Limited and NRS Healthcare Limited in liquidation: information for employees, customers, suppliers, creditors and landlords.

Nottingham Rehab Limited and NRS Healthcare Limited in liquidation: information for employees, customers, suppliers, creditors and landlords.

28 August 2025 - 11:02 News Story

The Insolvency Service

On 1 August 2025, a winding-up order was made against Nottingham Rehab Limited and NRS Healthcare Limited. The court app...

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Rapists given more jail time after Solicitor General  intervenes

Rapists given more jail time after Solicitor General intervenes

28 August 2025 - 11:00 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

Rapists and sex offenders saw their sentences increased under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme after the Solicit...

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New Chair of the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlements Company appointed

New Chair of the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlements Company appointed

28 August 2025 - 10:50 News Story

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Tony Bickerstaff has been appointed Chair of the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlements Company....

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Chief Supt Tim Needham retires after 30 years of service

Chief Supt Tim Needham retires after 30 years of service

28 August 2025 - 10:29 News Story

Civil Nuclear Constabulary

Chief Superintendent Tim Needham leaves a legacy of leadership after nearly 30 years with the constabulary. ...

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New EU deal to reduce pressure on food prices for supermarket shoppers

New EU deal to reduce pressure on food prices for supermarket shoppers

28 August 2025 - 09:21 Press Release

HM Treasury

Shoppers in the North West to reap rewards of new UK/EU food deal which means supermarkets can slash costs – helping to ...

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Multi million-pound government investment for pioneering plutonium disposal technology

Multi million-pound government investment for pioneering plutonium disposal technology

28 August 2025 - 09:00 News Story

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

The NDA group has been allocated £154 million in government funding to develop specialised capabilities to enable pluton...

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Suffragan Bishop of Basingstoke: 28 August 2025

Suffragan Bishop of Basingstoke: 28 August 2025

28 August 2025 - 09:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the nomination of the Venerable Kelly Anne Betteridge BA, MA, to the Suffragan See of Basingstoke,...

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Devon and Cornwall farmers need to cultivate and sow winter crops

Devon and Cornwall farmers need to cultivate and sow winter crops

28 August 2025 - 08:32 Press Release

Environment Agency

With post-harvest fields vulnerable to heavy rainfall and run-off, farmers are urged to cultivate compacted soil and get...

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Peter Hofbauer appointed to The Crown Estate Board

Peter Hofbauer appointed to The Crown Estate Board

28 August 2025 - 08:30 News Story

HM Treasury

The Crown Estate has announced the appointment of Peter Hofbauer to The Crown Estate Board. ...

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Recruitment for Communications and Engagement Officer

Recruitment for Communications and Engagement Officer

28 August 2025 - 08:05 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

We have a vacancy for a Communications and Engagement Officer....

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Next-gen therapies for cancer, dementia and more fast-tracked with new facility

Next-gen therapies for cancer, dementia and more fast-tracked with new facility

28 August 2025 - 08:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

New facility based in Darlington to springboard novel RNA therapies – which could help tackle cancer, heart conditions, ...

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Charity Commission disqualifies four trustees after CEO used charity as front for criminal activities

Charity Commission disqualifies four trustees after CEO used charity as front for criminal activities

27 August 2025 - 23:05 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has concluded its inquiry into Organisation of ...

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Parents to save thousands in government cost of living support

Parents to save thousands in government cost of living support

27 August 2025 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Education

Working parents set to save £7,500 a year as government will cover 30 hours of childcare next month, setting kids up to ...

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MHRA approves UK’s first new type of antibiotic for urinary tract infections in nearly 30 years

MHRA approves UK’s first new type of antibiotic for urinary tract infections in nearly 30 years

27 August 2025 - 23:01 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety of gepotidacin under close review....

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STEM Futures scheme signs 50 new partner organisations

STEM Futures scheme signs 50 new partner organisations

27 August 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Government Science & Engineering Profession

STEM Futures Scheme reaches 50 partner organisations milestone and launches new collaboration platform. ...

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