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£10 million boost to employment support in Wales to Get Britain Working again

£10 million boost to employment support in Wales to Get Britain Working again

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

People in Wales are set to benefit from a £10 million investment aimed at improving local work, health, and skills suppo...

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First prisoners arrive at new 1,500-place jail

First prisoners arrive at new 1,500-place jail

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

The first prisoners have been locked up at a new jail that will create nearly 1,500 prison places, helping to cut crime ...

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Breakthrough in bowel cancer research will speed up diagnosis

Breakthrough in bowel cancer research will speed up diagnosis

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Government backs world-leading trial of cutting-edge technology to diagnose bowel cancer earlier, harnessing the power o...

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Lightweight portable oxygen system to save lives

Lightweight portable oxygen system to save lives

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

New compact and lightweight portable oxygen delivery system will improve safety and can be deployed immediately for use ...

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Great British Energy to lead the field in ethical supply chains

Great British Energy to lead the field in ethical supply chains

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

An amendment to the Great British Energy Bill will enable the company to ensure forced labour is not used in its supply ...

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Transport Secretary acts to make thousands of extra driving tests available each month

Transport Secretary acts to make thousands of extra driving tests available each month

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Further action to reduce waiting times will see thousands of additional tests made available every month....

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Aid to Gaza: E3 foreign ministers' statement, 23 April 2025

Aid to Gaza: E3 foreign ministers' statement, 23 April 2025

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on more than 50 days of Israel's block ...

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Ukraine peace talks: E3 statement, 23 April 2025

Ukraine peace talks: E3 statement, 23 April 2025

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

A statement on behalf of E3 members, the UK, France and Germany, following today’s meeting with the US and Ukraine in Lo...

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New smart appliance standards will help consumers save on bills

New smart appliance standards will help consumers save on bills

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Consumers will be able to save money on their bills thanks to new regulations for many smart energy appliances....

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PM meeting with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 22 April 2025

PM meeting with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 22 April 2025

22 April 2025 - 18:05 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister hosted New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Downing Street today....

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Full implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement is essential for lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Full implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement is essential for lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

22 April 2025 - 15:08 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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New DHSC Permanent Secretary Appointed

New DHSC Permanent Secretary Appointed

22 April 2025 - 15:02 News Story

Cabinet Office

Samantha Jones has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health and Social Care...

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Appointments made to the Forestry Commission Board

Appointments made to the Forestry Commission Board

22 April 2025 - 14:16 News Story

Forestry Commission

Kate Cheetham has been appointed to the board and Jennie Price and Peter Latham are reappointed...

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Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland application to cease as a recognised professional body for insolvency practitioners

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland application to cease as a recognised professional body for insolvency practitioners

22 April 2025 - 13:41 News Story

The Insolvency Service

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland has applied to the Secretary of State for Business to give up its status a...

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Despatch of CRM12 forms for duty rotas starting 1 October begins

Despatch of CRM12 forms for duty rotas starting 1 October begins

22 April 2025 - 13:34 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

The sending out CRM12s to providers who have verified their tenders in stage 1 of the crime procurement process has begu...

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DBS launches new manual ID guidance for DBS checks

DBS launches new manual ID guidance for DBS checks

22 April 2025 - 13:15 News Story

Disclosure and Barring Service

DBS has launched refreshed manual ID guidance for Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks. ...

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Brazilian teak plantation investments boss banned after customers lost more than £8.5 million

Brazilian teak plantation investments boss banned after customers lost more than £8.5 million

22 April 2025 - 10:16 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Director banned following Insolvency Service investigation into sale of investment bonds ...

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Marstacimab approved to treat patients aged 12 years and above (weighing at least 35 kg) with haemophilia A or B
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Netherlands: Chris Rampling

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Netherlands: Chris Rampling

22 April 2025 - 09:51 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Chris Rampling has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in succession to Ms Joan...

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Free breakfast clubs roll out as costs for families cut by £8,000

Free breakfast clubs roll out as costs for families cut by £8,000

21 April 2025 - 23:01 News Story

Department for Education

Thousands of children to attend free breakfast clubs across the country today, as government delivers its manifesto comm...

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Chair appointed for public inquiry into Nottingham attack

Chair appointed for public inquiry into Nottingham attack

21 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Former senior circuit judge, Her Honour (HH) Deborah Taylor, has been appointed by the Lord Chancellor to chair the stat...

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Independent review turns to tackling Britain’s biggest crime

Independent review turns to tackling Britain’s biggest crime

21 April 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Home Office

Jonathan Fisher KC has begun work on part 2 of his Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences....

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UK-Ukraine TechBridge Industry Third Steering Board Communiqué

UK-Ukraine TechBridge Industry Third Steering Board Communiqué

21 April 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

The Industry Steering Board for UK-Ukraine TechBridge met on 20 March 2025....

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Two new Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for
England and Wales

Two new Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales

21 April 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Tasnim Khalid and Alan Mather as Board Members to the Charity Commission for Englan...

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One year until Making Tax Digital for Income Tax launches

One year until Making Tax Digital for Income Tax launches

21 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts in April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,00...

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UK to step up military partnership with New Zealand as both countries drive forward defence and security agenda

UK to step up military partnership with New Zealand as both countries drive forward defence and security agenda

21 April 2025 - 21:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The UK is set to deepen defence and security ties with New Zealand as the Prime Minster strengthens alliances abroad to ...

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PM call with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 21 April 2025

PM call with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 21 April 2025

21 April 2025 - 16:27 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre this afternoon....

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PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 21 April 2025

PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 21 April 2025

21 April 2025 - 16:27 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

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

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The UK firmly rejects all acts designed to destabilise Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK firmly rejects all acts designed to destabilise Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

21 April 2025 - 15:37 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti....

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Statement from the Prime Minister following the death of Pope Francis

Statement from the Prime Minister following the death of Pope Francis

21 April 2025 - 10:21 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Statement from the Prime Minister following the death of Pope Francis...

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