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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland: Kara Owen

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland: Kara Owen

07 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ms Kara Owen has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Ireland....

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UK Government Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Scotland

UK Government Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Scotland

07 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Scotland Office

Scottish Secretary and Minister McNeill remember all those who served. ...

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Director of Kent car sales company banned for Covid loan abuse

Director of Kent car sales company banned for Covid loan abuse

07 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Joseph Harrison, the director of South East Commercials Ltd was disqualified as a director for 12 years and ordered to r...

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Court upholds CMA’s £99m fine on pharma over excessive NHS thyroid drug prices

Court upholds CMA’s £99m fine on pharma over excessive NHS thyroid drug prices

07 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The Court of Appeal has unanimously upheld the CMA’s finding that Advanz broke the law by overcharging the NHS for essen...

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Russia has acted to obfuscate and embolden the DPRK’s unlawful pursuit of weapons of mass destruction: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia has acted to obfuscate and embolden the DPRK’s unlawful pursuit of weapons of mass destruction: UK statement at the UN Security Council

07 May 2025 - 21:35 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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Join the Open Innovation Team at Civil Service Live 2025

Join the Open Innovation Team at Civil Service Live 2025

07 May 2025 - 18:37 News Story

Open Innovation Team

Explore expert insights, practical policy support and new ideas at our Session Hub...

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The UK will continue to pay tribute to the victims of war by pressing for a just and lasting peace in response to conflicts around the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
EA steps up dry weather prep after driest spring start since 1956

EA steps up dry weather prep after driest spring start since 1956

07 May 2025 - 13:39 Press Release

Environment Agency

Driest start to spring in 69 years across England. ...

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Update on UK - Turkey trade talks

Update on UK - Turkey trade talks

07 May 2025 - 13:16 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

UK and Turkey agree on date to relaunch talks for an upgraded free trade agreement...

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Regulator investigates charity’s property and governance issues

Regulator investigates charity’s property and governance issues

07 May 2025 - 13:08 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into CG Community Council....

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Consultation launched into incinerator permit draft decision

Consultation launched into incinerator permit draft decision

07 May 2025 - 12:48 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation into its ‘minded to’ decision to issue a permit to a Teesside inciner...

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Climate change scenarios presentation kicks off AiG month

Climate change scenarios presentation kicks off AiG month

07 May 2025 - 12:20 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

Risk and climate experts from GAD have helped launch the Analysis in Government Month. ...

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New rules to sack officers guilty of gross misconduct

New rules to sack officers guilty of gross misconduct

07 May 2025 - 12:10 News Story

Home Office

Police officers to no longer be able to escape the sack for gross misconduct as major government reforms to boost standa...

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Tango Meets Tokamak: Bill Bailey talks fusion energy with UKAEA

Tango Meets Tokamak: Bill Bailey talks fusion energy with UKAEA

07 May 2025 - 12:03 Press Release

UK Atomic Energy Authority

British musician, comedian and television star Bill Bailey’s interest and passion for fusion energy saw a recent visit t...

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Cyber is a poster child for growth

Cyber is a poster child for growth

07 May 2025 - 11:08 Speech

Cabinet Office

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster spoke about the cyber threat landscape and how the government is using cyber to...

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Public Given First Look at Early Proposed Design Concepts for the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial site

Public Given First Look at Early Proposed Design Concepts for the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial site

07 May 2025 - 11:00 Press Release

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee

UK Government launches a public online exhibition showcasing the five potential design concepts for the site of the Quee...

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GLD Business Plan for 2025-2026 builds on a decade of legal excellence

GLD Business Plan for 2025-2026 builds on a decade of legal excellence

07 May 2025 - 10:43 News Story

Government Legal Department

A collection of documents related to the Government Legal Department 2025-2026 business plan....

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Cowardly criminals forced to face victims under flagship Bill

Cowardly criminals forced to face victims under flagship Bill

07 May 2025 - 10:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Victims will be better protected than ever thanks to new measures across the justice system following the introduction o...

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£50 million equipment and technology grants to boost food production and farm profitability

£50 million equipment and technology grants to boost food production and farm profitability

07 May 2025 - 09:37 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Grants will support farmers to invest in equipment and access technology, helping to boost profits, production and natur...

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Rapists and domestic abusers have sentences increased after Solicitor General intervenes

Rapists and domestic abusers have sentences increased after Solicitor General intervenes

07 May 2025 - 09:27 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

Violent offenders who abused women have had their sentences increased after Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP referred ...

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Security director convicted after working without a licence

Security director convicted after working without a licence

07 May 2025 - 09:24 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

A man who both acted as director of a security company and worked as a front line security guard without a licence has b...

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Better deal for motorists and businesses with solar car parks

Better deal for motorists and businesses with solar car parks

07 May 2025 - 09:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Motorists could benefit from cheaper charging costs and more transparent prices at the pump....

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Government brings exam records into 21st century

Government brings exam records into 21st century

06 May 2025 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Education

New digital exam results pilot launched to help schools and colleges to save up to £30m a year and cut back bureaucracy...

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Applications open to bring 25 top tech minds into government, to accelerate AI-driven growth and modernise public sector

Applications open to bring 25 top tech minds into government, to accelerate AI-driven growth and modernise public sector

06 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Applications are open for a new round of government fellowships aimed at bringing 25 leading technologists and scientist...

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Full steam ahead: young people take the drivers seat to improve train services and unlock jobs

Full steam ahead: young people take the drivers seat to improve train services and unlock jobs

06 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Lowering the train driver age to 18 will help future-proof our railways, support young people in fulfilling careers and ...

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UK strengthens security relationship with Europe ahead of UK-EU summit

UK strengthens security relationship with Europe ahead of UK-EU summit

06 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary heads to EU Foreign Ministers meeting to highlight the need for a new, ambitious security relationship...

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Stage 3 of the Crime Procurement Process opened on 1 May

Stage 3 of the Crime Procurement Process opened on 1 May

06 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

Stage 3 will be open until at least 30 September 2034, subject to any early notice, and is open to anyone who has not ye...

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A record 299,419 returns filed in the first week of the new tax year

A record 299,419 returns filed in the first week of the new tax year

06 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Nearly 300,000 customers file their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year at earliest opportunity....

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MHRA approves teprotumumab as the first UK treatment for adults with moderate to severe Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
New Border Security Bill amendments to strengthen IAA powers

New Border Security Bill amendments to strengthen IAA powers

06 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Immigration Advice Authority

Home Office submits key changes to Parliament that enhance IAA’s legislative powers....

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