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Government ramps up efforts to end HIV transmissions in England

Government ramps up efforts to end HIV transmissions in England

11 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Over 20,000 self-testing and self-sampling kits will be made available to help end HIV transmissions by the end of the d...

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Support for Ukrainians continues as government extends driving licence and vehicle exemptions

Support for Ukrainians continues as government extends driving licence and vehicle exemptions

10 February 2025 - 17:35 Press Release

Department for Transport

Ukrainian licence holders will be able to drive on Great Britain's roads for up to 4.5 years from when they arrive in th...

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Simon Case takes leading role in plan to transform Barrow

Simon Case takes leading role in plan to transform Barrow

10 February 2025 - 16:51 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Former Cabinet Secretary appointed independent Chair of Barrow Delivery Board Barrow Transformation Fund backed by £200...

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Suspended prison sentence for illegal waste activity

Suspended prison sentence for illegal waste activity

10 February 2025 - 16:50 Press Release

Environment Agency

A man has appeared at court for failing to clear an illegal waste site for the second time – and operating another one i...

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The UK remains committed to achieving justice for survivors of Daesh crimes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains committed to achieving justice for survivors of Daesh crimes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

10 February 2025 - 16:24 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international pe...

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Four new members appointed and two reappointed to Defra’s Science Advisory Council

Four new members appointed and two reappointed to Defra’s Science Advisory Council

10 February 2025 - 16:00 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Appointments and reappointments made to Defra’s Science Advisory Council...

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Infected blood compensation payments to be scaled up in 2025

Infected blood compensation payments to be scaled up in 2025

10 February 2025 - 15:06 Press Release

Infected Blood Compensation Authority

More people impacted by the infected blood scandal to be able to claim compensation, with service to expand in stages du...

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ACMD appoints new members

ACMD appoints new members

10 February 2025 - 12:52 News Story

Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

Four more experts have been appointed members to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs....

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Vacancy for IT Manager at MAIB, Southampton

Vacancy for IT Manager at MAIB, Southampton

10 February 2025 - 12:28 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

We have an exciting opportunity to join the technical department at MAIB....

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Northumbrian manufacturer wins data-centre work with UKEF backing

Northumbrian manufacturer wins data-centre work with UKEF backing

10 February 2025 - 12:22 Press Release

UK Export Finance

Salem Tube is moving into the rapidly-growing sector thanks in part to support from the government’s export credit age...

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Further work planned on Lydney Harbour in Gloucestershire

Further work planned on Lydney Harbour in Gloucestershire

10 February 2025 - 10:48 News Story

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is continuing to carry out improvement works to Lydney Harbour to give the historic site a sustai...

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Ilchester Estate pays nearly £28,000 for over abstracting water

Ilchester Estate pays nearly £28,000 for over abstracting water

10 February 2025 - 09:54 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency used powers to impose a Variable Monetary Penalty after the estate took more water from the Dorse...

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Government fires starting gun on AI Growth Zones to turbocharge Plan for Change

Government fires starting gun on AI Growth Zones to turbocharge Plan for Change

10 February 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Thousands of new jobs are set to be created as bidding opens for AI Growth Zones....

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Prime Minister takes part in National HIV Testing Week

Prime Minister takes part in National HIV Testing Week

10 February 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

In support of National HIV Testing Week, the Prime Minister undertook a public rapid HIV home test, available for free, ...

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AI and satellites speed up planning approvals by tracking wild habitats across England

AI and satellites speed up planning approvals by tracking wild habitats across England

10 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

New records reveal the government is utilising AI and technology to enhance public services, including streamlining MOT ...

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New satellite deal to boost military operations, jobs and growth

New satellite deal to boost military operations, jobs and growth

10 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Armed forces personnel will have access to the latest space-based imagery for military operations, following a deal sign...

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UK-wide blitz on illegal working to strengthen border security

UK-wide blitz on illegal working to strengthen border security

10 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

Most successful January in over half a decade for Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams tackling illegal working. ...

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Home Office smashes targets with mass surge in migrant removals

Home Office smashes targets with mass surge in migrant removals

10 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

Nearly 19,000 foreign criminals and people with no right to be in the UK have now been removed since the government took...

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DE&S and Ministry of Justice tree growing initiative flourishes

DE&S and Ministry of Justice tree growing initiative flourishes

10 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Defence Equipment and Support

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) joined forces with His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) to help prisone...

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SLC announces new Darlington apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week

SLC announces new Darlington apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week

10 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Student Loans Company

SLC is recruiting 12 new Student Finance Officer apprentices in Darlington...

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Home buying and selling to become quicker and cheaper

Home buying and selling to become quicker and cheaper

09 February 2025 - 09:23 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Major new plans to modernise home buying and selling to save people time and money and further measures to improve the l...

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PM statement on the release of Eli Sharabi: 8 February 2025

PM statement on the release of Eli Sharabi: 8 February 2025

08 February 2025 - 21:59 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the release of Eli Sharabi....

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Statement on the Japan - UK Women's Economic Empowerment Seminar

Statement on the Japan - UK Women's Economic Empowerment Seminar

07 February 2025 - 17:39 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

Japan hosted a virtual seminar for British women entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners seeking to increase trade...

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Future climate scenarios

Future climate scenarios

07 February 2025 - 16:44 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

GAD has provided recommendations to help public sector organisations in Scotland use more consistent climate scenarios w...

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The UK launches flagship SPIRIT programme to drive social recovery in Ukraine

The UK launches flagship SPIRIT programme to drive social recovery in Ukraine

07 February 2025 - 15:36 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

In collaboration with Government of Ukraine, UNICEF and the World Bank, £25m of UK funding will support an inclusive and...

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Towards a Common Future: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All, Minister Dodds' remarks

Towards a Common Future: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All, Minister Dodds' remarks

07 February 2025 - 15:29 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister Dodds gave opening remarks at a reception to reaffirm the importance of gender equality and comprehensive sexua...

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New welfare centre opens for army recruits at Pirbright

New welfare centre opens for army recruits at Pirbright

07 February 2025 - 14:35 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

A new welfare facility has been opened at the Army Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright to support recruits undertaking their...

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Dame Sue Owen reappointed as Non-Executive Chair of the UK Debt Management Office Advisory Board

Dame Sue Owen reappointed as Non-Executive Chair of the UK Debt Management Office Advisory Board

07 February 2025 - 14:19 Press Release

HM Treasury

HM Treasury announces that Dame Sue Owen will serve a second three-year term as Non-Executive Chair (NEC) of the UK Debt...

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Investment Conference

Investment Conference

07 February 2025 - 14:09 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

GAD’s inaugural Investment Conference attracted a packed house of professionals across investment, pensions and governme...

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Sir Ian Bauckham named as permanent Chief Regulator of Ofqual

Sir Ian Bauckham named as permanent Chief Regulator of Ofqual

07 February 2025 - 13:25 Press Release

Department for Education

The Privy Council has confirmed the appointment of Sir Ian Bauckham CBE as Chief Regulator of Ofqual....

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