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Dangerous weapons to be taken off our streets

Dangerous weapons to be taken off our streets

20 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Home Office

More dangerous weapons will be removed from our streets through a new government surrender scheme in partnership with th...

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'Shine your light': responding to challenges facing the charity sector

'Shine your light': responding to challenges facing the charity sector

20 May 2025 - 23:00 Speech

The Charity Commission

Charity Commission Chief Executive David Holdsworth delivers keynote speech at Charity Times' Annual Conference 2025....

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Cash boost for coastal towns hosting clean energy infrastructure

Cash boost for coastal towns hosting clean energy infrastructure

20 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Communities to receive funding for hosting clean energy infrastructure as part of plans to make Britain a clean energy s...

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Board of Trade meet to help UK exporters take advantage of new trade deals

Board of Trade meet to help UK exporters take advantage of new trade deals

20 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Revamped Board of Trade meet for the first time off the back of trio of trade agreements with India, US and EU...

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New Chair and members of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointed

New Chair and members of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointed

20 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Dr David Cooper named as new Chair; Professor Tom Meagher reappointed and Professor Julia Jones confirmed as new member...

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The UK will keep supporting the Syrian people to rebuild their country and economy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will keep supporting the Syrian people to rebuild their country and economy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

20 May 2025 - 23:00 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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Record 81 criminal investigations launched into water companies under Government crackdown

Record 81 criminal investigations launched into water companies under Government crackdown

20 May 2025 - 21:30 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New crackdown is the largest criminal action against water companies in history....

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The UK continues to call on North Korea to end grave human rights violations: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK continues to call on North Korea to end grave human rights violations: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

20 May 2025 - 20:25 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the UN General Assembly, at the UN General Assembly meeting on Human Rights...

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Global action is needed to tackle the growing threats that face our seas, people and shared prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Global action is needed to tackle the growing threats that face our seas, people and shared prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

20 May 2025 - 16:26 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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Steel signing celebrated at Lower Derwent Valley NNR

Steel signing celebrated at Lower Derwent Valley NNR

20 May 2025 - 14:44 Press Release

Natural England

A ceremony has taken place to mark progress made on the construction of Lower Derwent Valley NNR’s new volunteer, commun...

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UK sanctions hit West Bank violence network

UK sanctions hit West Bank violence network

20 May 2025 - 14:43 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK sanctions individuals, illegal settler outposts and organisations supporting violence against Palestinian communities...

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Deputy Prime Minister speech to UKREiif - 20 May 2025

Deputy Prime Minister speech to UKREiif - 20 May 2025

20 May 2025 - 14:05 Speech

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Transcript of the Deputy Prime Minister's speech at the UK Real Estate and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) on 20 May 2025...

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New figures show thousands more homes delivered across the country as Homes England exceeds targets

New figures show thousands more homes delivered across the country as Homes England exceeds targets

20 May 2025 - 13:29 Press Release

Homes England

The government’s housing and regeneration agency beat three key targets for 2024/25 during a pivotal time for housebuild...

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£1 billion BioNTech investment sets way for jobs, growth, breakthroughs

£1 billion BioNTech investment sets way for jobs, growth, breakthroughs

20 May 2025 - 13:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Covid-19 vaccine pioneers BioNTech commit to up to £1 billion, 10-year investment in the UK....

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Charity Commission statement on Kids Company Judgment

Charity Commission statement on Kids Company Judgment

20 May 2025 - 11:59 News Story

The Charity Commission

The collapse of Kids Company was a matter of significant public, media and Parliamentary interest at the time, with rami...

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Construction begins on new Civil Service office in Blackpool 

Construction begins on new Civil Service office in Blackpool 

20 May 2025 - 11:01 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Construction has begun on a new office building for Ministry of Defence (MOD) civil servants as part of Blackpool’s Talb...

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Single case of atypical BSE?confirmed on a farm in Essex

Single case of atypical BSE?confirmed on a farm in Essex

20 May 2025 - 09:37 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Essex, the Animal and P...

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Director disqualified for 11 years after dishonestly securing Covid loan for Lincoln plumbing and heating company

Director disqualified for 11 years after dishonestly securing Covid loan for Lincoln plumbing and heating company

20 May 2025 - 08:30 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Carl Barnes, the director of Central Plumbing & Heating Lincoln Ltd, made false statements about the company’s turnover ...

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MHRA highlights “remarkable” progress and launches real-world data consultation on International Clinical Trials Day
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 20 May 2025

PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 20 May 2025

19 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy this evening....

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UK and Ukraine hail scientists’ role in the fight for freedom

UK and Ukraine hail scientists’ role in the fight for freedom

19 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

From healthcare to energy, collaboration with UK researchers is supporting Ukraine’s defence and reconstruction, and the...

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Wildlife and marine conservationists warn of potential wildlife disturbance offences in response to Lyme Regis’ Dolphin visitor

Wildlife and marine conservationists warn of potential wildlife disturbance offences in response to Lyme Regis’ Dolphin visitor

19 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

In response to the arrival of a solitary dolphin in Lyme Regis and observation of potential marine wildlife disturbances...

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UK announces major sanctions in support of Ukraine

UK announces major sanctions in support of Ukraine

19 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

As President Putin ruthlessly intensifies his strikes against innocent Ukrainians, the UK is ramping up pressure with ra...

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Interim Chair appointed to the Legal Services Board

Interim Chair appointed to the Legal Services Board

19 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Catherine Brown as Interim Chair of the Legal Services Board (LSB). ...

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G7 Export Credit Agency Leaders Meet in London for Two-Day Summit

G7 Export Credit Agency Leaders Meet in London for Two-Day Summit

19 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

UK Export Finance

UK Export Finance is hosting the annual meeting of leaders of export credit agencies from G7 countries....

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Opportunity to manage inshore fisheries and conservation

Opportunity to manage inshore fisheries and conservation

19 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

The MMO have been given responsibility by Defra to manage the process of making appointments of General Members to IFCA ...

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Building a faster, more effective clinical trials system
UK adopts historic Pandemic Agreement

UK adopts historic Pandemic Agreement

19 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Better protections for British public and NHS thanks to deal adopted at the World Health Assembly in Geneva....

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PM remarks at business reception: 19 May 2025

PM remarks at business reception: 19 May 2025

19 May 2025 - 18:43 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister’s remarks from the business reception in Downing Street. ...

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Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza?

Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza?

19 May 2025 - 18:07 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement on behalf of 27 humanitarian partners on aid to Gaza and the proposal for a new aid delivery model....

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