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PM call with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 17 February 2025

PM call with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 17 February 2025

17 February 2025 - 12:44 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

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

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First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station mission

First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station mission

17 February 2025 - 12:19 News Story

UK Space Agency

John McFall has been cleared to become the first person with a physical disability to take part in a mission to the Inte...

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Magtec motor forwards with DTEP funding

Magtec motor forwards with DTEP funding

17 February 2025 - 12:06 News Story

Defence and Security Accelerator

DTEP funding is advancing innovation in defence through collaboration with higher-tier partners...

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Devolution Priority Programme consultations launch

Devolution Priority Programme consultations launch

17 February 2025 - 10:49 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Government seeks views of people in six areas on proposals to establish mayoral combined (county) authorities. ...

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Anniversary Statement: EC175 B, G-MCSH

Anniversary Statement: EC175 B, G-MCSH

17 February 2025 - 10:35 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Rotor blades failed whilst helicopter parked in strong winds with an unserviceable rotor brake, ?Elgin Oil Platform, Nor...

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Report 04/2025: Derailment of a passenger train near Walton-on-Thames

Report 04/2025: Derailment of a passenger train near Walton-on-Thames

17 February 2025 - 09:56 Press Release

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

RAIB has today released its report into the derailment of a passenger train near Walton-on-Thames, surrey, 4 March 2024....

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Tile deal could lead to worse deals and service for home renovators and tradespeople in 4 local areas

Tile deal could lead to worse deals and service for home renovators and tradespeople in 4 local areas

17 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The CMA has found that Topps Tiles’ acquisition of CTD Tiles could reduce competitive deals and product choice for custo...

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Leuchars medical and dental centre marks major milestone

Leuchars medical and dental centre marks major milestone

17 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Around 3,700 armed forces personnel and their families will benefit from the new building at Leuchars Station....

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Ukraine’s voice must be at the heart of any peace negotiations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Ukraine’s voice must be at the heart of any peace negotiations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

17 February 2025 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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Ministers confirm appointments to key roles

Ministers confirm appointments to key roles

17 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Government appoints new members to the Low Pay Commission, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service and Central Ar...

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Regional growth and regeneration to be sparked by cash boost for Wales' critical culture projects

Regional growth and regeneration to be sparked by cash boost for Wales' critical culture projects

17 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Wales Office

The funding is the latest step in the Plan for Change to deliver economic growth across the country?...

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John Flint to step down as National Wealth Fund CEO in the summer

John Flint to step down as National Wealth Fund CEO in the summer

17 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

HM Treasury

John Flint to step down from his role as CEO of the National Wealth Fund (NWF) in the summer, after four years of public...

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Testing begins for Royal Navy’s next generation electronic warfare system

Testing begins for Royal Navy’s next generation electronic warfare system

17 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Defence Equipment and Support

Final tests and upgrades are being carried out on the first of the Royal Navy’s MEWSIC electronic warfare (EW) systems....

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Over two million extra NHS appointments delivered early as trusts handed £40 million to go further and faster

Over two million extra NHS appointments delivered early as trusts handed £40 million to go further and faster

16 February 2025 - 22:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Over two million extra NHS appointments including for chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endoscopy, and diagnostic tests delive...

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FCDO statement on the situation in DRC

FCDO statement on the situation in DRC

16 February 2025 - 10:02 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The FCDO has released a statement following the entrance of M23 and the Rwandan Defence Force into Bukavu?: 16 February....

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Lights, Camera, Action! 40% business rates relief for film studios rolled out

Lights, Camera, Action! 40% business rates relief for film studios rolled out

16 February 2025 - 00:01 News Story

HM Treasury

From tomorrow (17 February), Local Authorities can begin rolling out local schemes for tax relief to help filmmakers pro...

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Business Secretary fortifies UK steel industry

Business Secretary fortifies UK steel industry

16 February 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The Business Secretary launches the Plan for Steel Consultation, seeking views from stakeholders to inform development o...

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Munich Security Conference: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, February 2025

Munich Security Conference: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, February 2025

15 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

G7 foreign ministers and the EU gave a joint statement on the margins of the Munich Security Conference on 15 February 2...

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Statement from the Attorney General on the case of Axel Rudakubana

Statement from the Attorney General on the case of Axel Rudakubana

14 February 2025 - 22:15 News Story

Attorney General's Office

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC has released a statement following a request to review Axel Rudakubana’s sentence un...

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Remarks made by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle at the Munich Security Conference

Remarks made by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle at the Munich Security Conference

14 February 2025 - 17:47 Speech

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle spoke about the the UK’s approach to the responsible development of artificial intellige...

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Warning to Restricted Licence Holders

Warning to Restricted Licence Holders

14 February 2025 - 16:25 Press Release

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

The case of Concept Scaffolding Services Ltd, recently heard by the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England and Sen...

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North East man jailed for running illegal waste site

North East man jailed for running illegal waste site

14 February 2025 - 16:25 Press Release

Environment Agency

A County Durham man has been jailed for operating an illegal waste site in a prosecution brought by the Environment Agen...

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Trailblazing apprenticeship programme for forestry sector reopens

Trailblazing apprenticeship programme for forestry sector reopens

14 February 2025 - 15:40 Press Release

Forestry Commission

The Professional Forester Apprenticeship programme offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people...

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European partners urged to develop sanctions to smash people smuggling gangs

European partners urged to develop sanctions to smash people smuggling gangs

14 February 2025 - 15:10 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign Secretary will press partners to replicate Britain’s world-first plans for a sanctions aimed at organised im...

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Efanesoctocog alfa approved to prevent and treat bleeding in children and adults with severe or moderate haemophilia A

Efanesoctocog alfa approved to prevent and treat bleeding in children and adults with severe or moderate haemophilia A

14 February 2025 - 14:57 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 14 February 2025, approved efanesoctocog alfa ...

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Probate waiting times halved thanks to Government push

Probate waiting times halved thanks to Government push

14 February 2025 - 13:22 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Families, individuals, and charities will receive funds left to them in wills twice as quickly as they did last year, wi...

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PM meeting with President Trump’s Special Envoy to the UK Mark Burnett: 13 February 2025

PM meeting with President Trump’s Special Envoy to the UK Mark Burnett: 13 February 2025

14 February 2025 - 11:48 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister was pleased to host President Trump’s Special Envoy to the United Kingdom, Mark Burnett, at Downing S...

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Apprenticeship reforms set to turbocharge economic growth

Apprenticeship reforms set to turbocharge economic growth

14 February 2025 - 11:23 Press Release

Department for Education

New research shows apprenticeships contribute £25bn to England’s economy, with reforms announced during National Apprent...

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Insolvency Service Chief Executive announces plan to move on to new position

Insolvency Service Chief Executive announces plan to move on to new position

14 February 2025 - 09:12 News Story

The Insolvency Service

Chief Executive will take on new job in May...

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Mine shaft collapse secured in Bishop Auckland

Mine shaft collapse secured in Bishop Auckland

14 February 2025 - 08:30 Press Release

Mining Remediation Authority

The Mining Remediation Authority acts quickly to protect people and the environment after hole appears overnight in farm...

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