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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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Cyber sector is target for growth as Government supports businesses against serious organised cyber crime

Cyber sector is target for growth as Government supports businesses against serious organised cyber crime

06 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The cyber sector will be a “prime target for economic growth” in the upcoming Industrial Strategy, as the government se...

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'Seismic shift' to improve professional standards across HM Prison and Probation Service

'Seismic shift' to improve professional standards across HM Prison and Probation Service

06 May 2025 - 16:33 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Reports of bullying and harassment are “a wake-up call and an opportunity to change”, Lord Timpson said today (6 May), a...

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Professional standards in the Prison and Probation Service Speech

Professional standards in the Prison and Probation Service Speech

06 May 2025 - 16:33 Speech

Ministry of Justice

Lord Timpson, Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, sets out how the government is responding to Jen...

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It is the responsibility of this Council to uphold the Dayton Peace Agreement and support Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

It is the responsibility of this Council to uphold the Dayton Peace Agreement and support Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

06 May 2025 - 15:57 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by DCMG Karen Pierce, UK Special Envoy to the Western Balkans, at the UN Security Council debate on Bosnia and...

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UK-India Free Trade Deal: A Deal For Growth

UK-India Free Trade Deal: A Deal For Growth

06 May 2025 - 14:42 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

The UK has secured the best deal India has ever agreed, providing businesses with security and confidence to trade with ...

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Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week

Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week

06 May 2025 - 14:36 Press Release

Department for Transport

Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, visits Star Coaches in Batley and celebrates a sector that provides 42,000 jo...

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PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 6 May 2025

PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 6 May 2025

06 May 2025 - 13:20 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi today. ...

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GP surgery refurbs to enable over 8 million more appointments

GP surgery refurbs to enable over 8 million more appointments

06 May 2025 - 11:30 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Patients to access over 8.3 million new appointments this year, helping deliver the government’s Plan for Change....

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Boost for woodlands as research to tackle plant pests & diseases

Boost for woodlands as research to tackle plant pests & diseases

06 May 2025 - 11:00 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Key research to combat ongoing pest and disease outbreaks and emerging threats to protect our trees ...

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Bluefin tuna catch and release applications re-opened

Bluefin tuna catch and release applications re-opened

06 May 2025 - 10:29 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has re-opened the process to apply for permits for 2025’s bluefin tuna catch and re...

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Justified Gatekeeping

Justified Gatekeeping

06 May 2025 - 10:26 Press Release

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

One important role held by the Traffic Commissioners is that of gatekeepers to the industry. In a recent public inquiry ...

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Reforms to get Britain building will boost economy by billions

Reforms to get Britain building will boost economy by billions

06 May 2025 - 10:13 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

New analysis shows economy could be boosted by up to £7.5 billion over the next decade thanks to the pro-growth Planning...

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Brand Scotland backing for female entrepreneurs

Brand Scotland backing for female entrepreneurs

06 May 2025 - 10:09 News Story

Scotland Office

Minister Kirsty McNeill champions all-women exporting power with female-led business roundtable hosted at Scotland Offic...

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NDA celebrates 20-year partnership with Site Stakeholder Groups

NDA celebrates 20-year partnership with Site Stakeholder Groups

06 May 2025 - 08:00 News Story

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is celebrating its unique 20-year relationship with nuclear communities....

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Colin Allars reappointed as Chair of the Independent Restraint Review Panel

Colin Allars reappointed as Chair of the Independent Restraint Review Panel

06 May 2025 - 08:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Secretary of State for Justice, Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, has announced the reappointment of Colin Allars as the Ch...

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Appointment of 4 members to the Advisory Committee on Conscientious Objectors

Appointment of 4 members to the Advisory Committee on Conscientious Objectors

06 May 2025 - 08:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Secretary of State has announced the appointments of Dr Hannah Bows, Suzanne McCarthy, Sean Harvey and Asrar Ul-Haq ...

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More girls to study maths under plans to improve pathway into AI careers

More girls to study maths under plans to improve pathway into AI careers

05 May 2025 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Education

Government invests £8.2m to boost girls' advanced maths skills and AI careers. ...

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First ever MPA byelaw prosecution secures guilty plea and £40,000 financial order

First ever MPA byelaw prosecution secures guilty plea and £40,000 financial order

05 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has secured the first successful prosecution for a contravention of an MMO mari...

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Eight Welsh businesses celebrated in The King’s Awards for Enterprise

Eight Welsh businesses celebrated in The King’s Awards for Enterprise

05 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Wales Office

Welsh recipients announced in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise - the UK’s most prestigious business awards...

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British businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise  

British businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise  

05 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced today, celebrating the achievements of leading b...

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Elevating Professional Development: Inside the GES Priority Skills Initiative

Elevating Professional Development: Inside the GES Priority Skills Initiative

05 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Government Economic Service

We are excited to share a new approach to professional development for our economists across the Civil Service....

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Giants warning of dangers of military land to remain permanently

Giants warning of dangers of military land to remain permanently

05 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

An installation to warn of the dangers of accessing military land has been granted permanent planning permission to rema...

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The Cambridge Growth Company has appointed Buro Happold, Prior + Partners and other technical experts to develop a growth strategy for Greater Cambridge

The Cambridge Growth Company has appointed Buro Happold, Prior + Partners and other technical experts to develop a growth strategy for Greater Cambridge

05 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Homes England

The Cambridge Growth Company (CGC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Buro Happold, Prior + Partners and others t...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Argentina: David Cairns

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Argentina: David Cairns

05 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr David Cairns has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Argentine Republic....

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Conflict, Hunger and International Humanitarian Law Handbook launch: Lord Collins' speech

Conflict, Hunger and International Humanitarian Law Handbook launch: Lord Collins' speech

05 May 2025 - 23:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Lord Collins of Highbury gave a speech at the launch of the Conflict, Hunger and ...

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UK concludes trade deal with India

UK concludes trade deal with India

05 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Multi-billion-pound boost to UK economy with landmark India trade deal to make working people better off ...

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DBS produce new video explaining the online 'request a Basic DBS check' service

DBS produce new video explaining the online 'request a Basic DBS check' service

05 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Disclosure and Barring Service

DBS have created a new explainer animation video, about the online 'request a Basic DBS check' function....

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PM call with President Macron of France: 5 May 2025

PM call with President Macron of France: 5 May 2025

05 May 2025 - 20:29 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to France’s President Emmanuel Macron this evening....

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Thousands of veterans to benefit from new UK-wide support network

Thousands of veterans to benefit from new UK-wide support network

04 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Veterans across the UK will have easier access to essential care and support under a new VALOUR system being announced ...

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