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Northern Gaza must not be cut off from the south: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Northern Gaza must not be cut off from the south: UK statement at the UN Security Council

17 October 2024 - 16:14 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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Millions of shoppers to be protected by new Buy-Now, Pay-Later rules

Millions of shoppers to be protected by new Buy-Now, Pay-Later rules

17 October 2024 - 15:03 Press Release

HM Treasury

New rules will give millions of Buy-Now, Pay-Later users key protections offered by other forms of credit....

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Future of Great British Railways

Future of Great British Railways

17 October 2024 - 14:32 Speech

Department for Transport

Secretary of State for Transport outlines next steps for rail reform in Britain during the Derby rail skills event. ...

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Transition Finance Market Review launch

Transition Finance Market Review launch

17 October 2024 - 14:25 Speech

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Keynote speech by Minister for Industry at the launch event for the Transition Finance Market Review....

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Report of the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, October 2024

Report of the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, October 2024

17 October 2024 - 13:33 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland welcomes the Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, and underlines appreciation for...

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Brighton soldier killed at Passendale finally laid to rest

Brighton soldier killed at Passendale finally laid to rest

17 October 2024 - 13:24 News Story

Ministry of Defence

A World War One soldier who was injured and sent home, but then returned to the front where he was killed, has finally b...

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World Day against the Death Penalty 2024: Joint statement to the OSCE

World Day against the Death Penalty 2024: Joint statement to the OSCE

17 October 2024 - 13:08 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and other OSCE participating States mark World Day against the Death Penalty at the OSCE....

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MAIB Annual Report 2023 published

MAIB Annual Report 2023 published

17 October 2024 - 13:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

This report provides information on the branch's activities during 2023....

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Progress for investment in Grangemouth's future

Progress for investment in Grangemouth's future

17 October 2024 - 12:41 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

UK and Scottish Governments step up plans to support workers at Grangemouth refinery, with immediate investment in skill...

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Increased sentencing powers for magistrates to address prisons crisis

Increased sentencing powers for magistrates to address prisons crisis

17 October 2024 - 12:29 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

More victims will get the justice they deserve sooner under plans to give magistrates greater sentencing powers....

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Regulators urge safer giving to help people impacted by humanitarian crisis in the Middle East

Regulators urge safer giving to help people impacted by humanitarian crisis in the Middle East

17 October 2024 - 12:26 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator advise people to give support via registered ...

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Taw and Torridge Coaches fined for diesel leak into Taw estuary

Taw and Torridge Coaches fined for diesel leak into Taw estuary

17 October 2024 - 11:42 Press Release

Environment Agency

Company boss Mark Hunt consistently denied any wrongdoing and blamed pollution on nearby petrol station. But coach depo...

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Devon and Cornwall farmers urged to plan for heavier rainfall 

Devon and Cornwall farmers urged to plan for heavier rainfall 

17 October 2024 - 11:41 Press Release

Environment Agency

Farmers are being urged not to take chances and gamble high-risk crops against a changing climate in Devon and Cornwall....

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UK Minister for Development to give first major speech at Chatham House

UK Minister for Development to give first major speech at Chatham House

17 October 2024 - 11:37 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Minister for Development outlines a new “modern approach to development” in first major speech...

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Russia has repeatedly violated its OSCE commitments through its actions in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia has repeatedly violated its OSCE commitments through its actions in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

17 October 2024 - 11:32 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's repeated violation of its OSCE commitments to non-intervention in internal affairs ...

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Government delivers more homes for heroes

Government delivers more homes for heroes

17 October 2024 - 11:23 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The UK government has announced veterans’ capital housing grants totalling almost £3.7m. This funding will assist 14 org...

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Britain bolsters NATO’s eastern flank with new pact with Estonia and new cooperation on missile defence  

Britain bolsters NATO’s eastern flank with new pact with Estonia and new cooperation on missile defence  

17 October 2024 - 11:04 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The Defence Secretary will sign new defence roadmap with Estonia, underlining key NATO commitment and will begin cooper...

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Environment Agency works to preserve North East salmon stocks

Environment Agency works to preserve North East salmon stocks

17 October 2024 - 11:04 Press Release

Environment Agency

Atlantic salmon stocks in the Tyne remain buoyant despite stocks across England reaching new lows according to a report ...

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Maureen Campbell has been appointed as a Board Member of UK Sport

Maureen Campbell has been appointed as a Board Member of UK Sport

17 October 2024 - 11:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Maureen Campbell as the Scotland Board Member for UK Sport from 01 June 2024 to 31 ...

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Regulator intervenes to improve governance and safeguarding at Birmingham mosque

Regulator intervenes to improve governance and safeguarding at Birmingham mosque

17 October 2024 - 09:27 Press Release

The Charity Commission

Today (17 October 2024), the Charity Commission has published findings of its inquiry into Dar ul Uloom Islamia Rizwia (...

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SLC pays over £5billion in student finance since the start of the academic year

SLC pays over £5billion in student finance since the start of the academic year

17 October 2024 - 09:10 News Story

Student Loans Company

By Jackie Currie, SLC Executive Director, Business Operations...

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Viability risks intensifying for some landlords, warns Regulator of Social Housing

Viability risks intensifying for some landlords, warns Regulator of Social Housing

17 October 2024 - 08:30 News Story

Regulator of Social Housing

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has today set out the main risks facing the social housing sector. ...

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Grave of lost World War Two soldier located in Italy

Grave of lost World War Two soldier located in Italy

17 October 2024 - 08:08 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The grave of a Royal Tank Regiment soldier who lost his life in Italy during World War Two has been identified 81 years ...

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Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy

Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy

17 October 2024 - 08:07 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The grave of a Scottish soldier who lost his life in Italy during World War Two has been identified and rededicated 80 y...

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Wheelyboat 123 report published

Wheelyboat 123 report published

17 October 2024 - 08:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Capsize of a recreational craft on Roadford Lake, Devon with the loss of two lives....

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Passengers to enjoy cleaner travel between UK and Europe ?

Passengers to enjoy cleaner travel between UK and Europe ?

16 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

New green corridors could boost use of sustainable fuels, secure green jobs of the future and advance environmentally fr...

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G7 Cyber Expert Group recommends action to combat financial sector risks from quantum computing

G7 Cyber Expert Group recommends action to combat financial sector risks from quantum computing

16 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

HM Treasury

G7 Cyber Expert Group publishes guidance for the finance sector on planning for quantum computing....

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UK to support NATO space launch capabilities and artillery supplies

UK to support NATO space launch capabilities and artillery supplies

16 October 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Defence Secretary agrees to range of initiatives from boosting ease of access to space and virtual training to developin...

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Government partners with civil society to transform lives across the UK

Government partners with civil society to transform lives across the UK

16 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Government marks ‘new beginning’ of relationship with civil society to tackle some of society’s most pressing issues wit...

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School-based nurseries plan kicks off with £15 million funding

School-based nurseries plan kicks off with £15 million funding

16 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Education

First round of funding launches for up to 300 school-based nurseries - part of government’s opportunity mission to give ...

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