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The deterioration of the healthcare situation in Gaza is completely unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The deterioration of the healthcare situation in Gaza is completely unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

03 January 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 G...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: David Ashley

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: David Ashley

02 January 2025 - 13:09 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr David Ashley has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr Guy Warri...

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Sharing more information on business rates valuations

Sharing more information on business rates valuations

02 January 2025 - 10:02 News Story

Valuation Office Agency

The VOA has published details about how it will improve the information it discloses on business rates valuations. ...

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Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology

Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology

02 January 2025 - 09:45 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

A revolutionary UK-built atomic clock will make military operations more secure through experimental quantum technology....

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New MHRA Chair Anthony Harnden outlines priorities as he starts role

New MHRA Chair Anthony Harnden outlines priorities as he starts role

02 January 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Professor Anthony Harnden has officially started his role as Chair of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory A...

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Serious crime laws to be overhauled to combat people-smuggling gangs

Serious crime laws to be overhauled to combat people-smuggling gangs

02 January 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

Suspected people smugglers will face travel bans, social media blackouts and restrictions on phone usage under tough new...

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UK sports exporters set for happy New Year thanks to soaring demand in the Gulf

UK sports exporters set for happy New Year thanks to soaring demand in the Gulf

01 January 2025 - 09:26 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

UK sports industry companies are seeing a boom in demand from the Gulf, as the UK progresses its trade deal negotiations...

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Appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee extended

Appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee extended

01 January 2025 - 09:00 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Three committee member terms have been extended....

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Bus passengers to save hundreds as government prevents cliff-edge fare hike

Bus passengers to save hundreds as government prevents cliff-edge fare hike

01 January 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Transport

Government sets £3 national bus fare cap until the end of 2025....

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Greener flights ahead for UK aviation

Greener flights ahead for UK aviation

01 January 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Transport

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate will support thousands of skilled jobs, deliver economic growth and help mak...

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1 January 2025: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees

1 January 2025: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees

01 January 2025 - 00:01 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 January 2025....

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Sotatercept approved to treat adult patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Sotatercept approved to treat adult patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

31 December 2024 - 12:13 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved (27 December 2024) the medicine sotatercept...

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‘Safe and evidence-led': New guidance for smaller Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels

‘Safe and evidence-led': New guidance for smaller Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels

31 December 2024 - 10:30 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Maritime and Coastguard Agency to uphold safety while supporting development....

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Top UK business leaders, job creators and Post Office campaigners awarded New Year’s Honours

Top UK business leaders, job creators and Post Office campaigners awarded New Year’s Honours

31 December 2024 - 09:15 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Subpostmasters caught up in the Horizon IT system scandal recognised in 2025 New Year's Honours...

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SFO Victim and Witness Care Coordinator receives MBE

SFO Victim and Witness Care Coordinator receives MBE

31 December 2024 - 07:00 News Story

Serious Fraud Office

Serious Fraud Office Victim and Witness Care Coordinator receives MBE for Services to the Administration of Justice....

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New Year message from the Scottish Secretary

New Year message from the Scottish Secretary

31 December 2024 - 01:00 News Story

Scotland Office

Ahead of the Bells, Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025...

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New Year Honours

New Year Honours

31 December 2024 - 01:00 News Story

Scotland Office

The Scottish Secretary has congratulated the Scots honoured in the King’s 2025 New Year Honours list...

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Events and grants to help Britain’s businesses and researchers reach the horizon from UK's association with £80 billion research programme

Events and grants to help Britain’s businesses and researchers reach the horizon from UK's association with £80 billion research programme

31 December 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

A raft of plans have been announced to drive up UK participation in Horizon Europe to support researchers, innovators an...

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Record numbers complete NHS Couch to 5K app

Record numbers complete NHS Couch to 5K app

31 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The free running app has been downloaded over 7 million times since it launched in 2016, with 9.3 million NHS Couch to 5...

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Tarlatamab approved to treat adult patients with small cell lung cancer 

Tarlatamab approved to treat adult patients with small cell lung cancer 

31 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 31 December 2024, approved the medicine tarlat...

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UKEF contributions to exports and economy celebrated in King’s New Year’s Honours List 2025

UKEF contributions to exports and economy celebrated in King’s New Year’s Honours List 2025

31 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

UK Export Finance

Members of UK Export Finance recognised for exceptional public service....

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Companies House Chief Executive recognised in King’s New Year honours

Companies House Chief Executive recognised in King’s New Year honours

30 December 2024 - 22:30 News Story

Companies House

Companies House Chief Executive Louise Smyth has been awarded the honour of Commander of the Order of the British Empire...

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UK celebrates unsung heroes and community champions in HM The King's New Year Honours list

UK celebrates unsung heroes and community champions in HM The King's New Year Honours list

30 December 2024 - 22:30 Press Release

Cabinet Office

HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2025 recognises unsung heroes who have made outstanding contributions to their commu...

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UK celebrates unsung heroes and community champions in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours List

UK celebrates unsung heroes and community champions in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours List

30 December 2024 - 22:30 Press Release

Cabinet Office

Press release marking His Majesty The King's New Year Honours 2025....

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We condemn the Houthis’ reckless missile attacks on Israel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We condemn the Houthis’ reckless missile attacks on Israel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

30 December 2024 - 16:03 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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UK medicines regulator warns against buying weight loss medicines without a prescription this New Year

UK medicines regulator warns against buying weight loss medicines without a prescription this New Year

30 December 2024 - 10:50 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit works to identify and prevent the illegal sale of weight-loss medicines online....

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Government to crack down on waste incinerators with stricter standards for new builds

Government to crack down on waste incinerators with stricter standards for new builds

30 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Almost half of all waste collected by local authorities in 2022/23 was incinerated with resources that could be recycled...

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The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2025

The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2025

30 December 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces personnel have been granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King in the ann...

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UK pledges relief to meet dire humanitarian need in the Middle East, Africa and Asia

UK pledges relief to meet dire humanitarian need in the Middle East, Africa and Asia

30 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

New £61 million package will support vulnerable communities around the world.  ...

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Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on the New Year 2025 Overseas and International Honours list

Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on the New Year 2025 Overseas and International Honours list

30 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The New Year Overseas Honours list recognises the outstanding contribution of British nationals abroad or internationall...

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