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Bucks farm thriving for decades thanks to countryside schemes

Bucks farm thriving for decades thanks to countryside schemes

03 October 2024 - 13:14 Press Release

Natural England

Buckinghamshire farmers George and Ann Eaton make exemplary use of agri-environment schemes to benefit their farm and th...

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New report released highlights the vital role of the subsurface and the challenges it faces

New report released highlights the vital role of the subsurface and the challenges it faces

03 October 2024 - 12:49 News Story

Government Office for Science

A new report on the future of the subsurface has been published by the Government Office for Science today. ...

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Contract awarded for runway repairs at Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands

Contract awarded for runway repairs at Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands

03 October 2024 - 12:46 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has awarded a contract to Mitie to carry out runway repairs at Mount Pleas...

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UK Minister vows to work with devolved nations to deliver growth in first visit to Northern Ireland

UK Minister vows to work with devolved nations to deliver growth in first visit to Northern Ireland

03 October 2024 - 11:20 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The newly appointed Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, Pat McFadden, made his first visit to Northern Ireland tod...

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Environment Agency gains injunction against Himley Environmental

Environment Agency gains injunction against Himley Environmental

03 October 2024 - 11:16 News Story

Environment Agency

The agency has successfully applied for an injunction order against Himley Environmental, which operates 2 regulated fac...

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Updated Legal Aid Learning Website

Updated Legal Aid Learning Website

03 October 2024 - 11:11 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

The Legal Aid Learning website has been updated with an improved design and functionality. ...

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Rapid Flood Guidance service trial for England and Wales ends

Rapid Flood Guidance service trial for England and Wales ends

03 October 2024 - 10:27 News Story

Flood Forecasting Centre

Initial trial feedback shows positive results. ...

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PM call with Prime Minister Jugnauth of the Republic of Mauritius: 3 October 2024

PM call with Prime Minister Jugnauth of the Republic of Mauritius: 3 October 2024

03 October 2024 - 10:20 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, this morning....

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AI signs for citizen science to be used at South West beaches 

AI signs for citizen science to be used at South West beaches 

03 October 2024 - 10:19 News Story

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is asking people going to the beach at Par in Cornwall and Combe Martin in Devon to talk to their...

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The evidence of Russia's violations of international humanitarian law is substantial and growing: UK statement to the OSCE

The evidence of Russia's violations of international humanitarian law is substantial and growing: UK statement to the OSCE

03 October 2024 - 09:52 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians, which violates the Gene...

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Guiding Light and Guiding Star report and flyer published

Guiding Light and Guiding Star report and flyer published

03 October 2024 - 09:01 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Collision between pair trawlers resulting in the flooding and sinking of Guiding Star south-east of Fair Isle, Scotland....

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AAIB Report: Piper PA-28-181, G-BVNS, on 23 April 2024

AAIB Report: Piper PA-28-181, G-BVNS, on 23 April 2024

03 October 2024 - 09:00 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Loss of engine power and forced landing, 1.5 miles from Prestwick Airport, 23 April 2024...

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Appointment of Dean of Guildford: 3 October 2024

Appointment of Dean of Guildford: 3 October 2024

03 October 2024 - 09:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Robert Gerard Cooper, Archdeacon of Sunderland, in the Diocese of ...

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Using new guidance powers to help parties navigate pricing vital defence contracts

Using new guidance powers to help parties navigate pricing vital defence contracts

03 October 2024 - 08:04 News Story

Single Source Regulations Office

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is using its new power to issue guidance: focusing on helping contracting pa...

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New Chair appointed to drive forward major rail reform

New Chair appointed to drive forward major rail reform

03 October 2024 - 08:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Establishing Shadow Great British Railways is a significant step towards delivering a unified railway with Britain's pas...

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Modern slavery and human trafficking: UK statement to OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 2024

Modern slavery and human trafficking: UK statement to OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 2024

03 October 2024 - 07:37 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK highlights support for the OSCE, governments, and civil society organisations, which work to protect the most vulnera...

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New powers for banks to combat fraudsters

New powers for banks to combat fraudsters

02 October 2024 - 23:01 Press Release

HM Treasury

Banks to be given new powers to protect consumers against scams....

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Transport Secretary opens £200 million rail manufacturing factory in Goole

Transport Secretary opens £200 million rail manufacturing factory in Goole

02 October 2024 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Transport

A new manufacturing plant will be home to hundreds of high-skilled jobs, delivering faster tube journeys and regional gr...

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Joint communiqué following meeting between Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Joint communiqué following meeting between Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Foreign Secretary David Lammy

02 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Tánaiste Micheál Martin issued a joint communiqué following their meeting in Dublin on...

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Charity Commission restricts international aid charity’s spending amidst a statutory inquiry

Charity Commission restricts international aid charity’s spending amidst a statutory inquiry

02 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The charity regulator for England and Wales has today (3 October 2024) announced its statutory inquiry into Barnabas Fun...

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UK charters more flights to help British nationals to leave Lebanon

UK charters more flights to help British nationals to leave Lebanon

02 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Government set to help hundreds of British nationals leave Lebanon in the coming days, as they are urged to get the firs...

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G7 Leaders’ Statement on recent developments in the Middle East: 3 October 2024

G7 Leaders’ Statement on recent developments in the Middle East: 3 October 2024

02 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Statement from G7 Leaders on recent developments in the Middle East. ...

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AAIB Statement: LauncherOne launch failure

AAIB Statement: LauncherOne launch failure

02 October 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Failure to achieve orbit following launch from Spaceport Cornwall, 9 January 2023...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iran: Hugo Shorter

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iran: Hugo Shorter

02 October 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Hugo Shorter has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran. ...

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UK and Mauritius joint statement, 3 October 2024

UK and Mauritius joint statement, 3 October 2024

02 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the UK gave a statement on the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garc...

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UK-Mauritius deal to protect national security – safeguarding the operation of strategic military base

UK-Mauritius deal to protect national security – safeguarding the operation of strategic military base

02 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK and Mauritius have reached a historic agreement to secure the strategically important UK-US military base on Diego Ga...

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UK-Ireland ties strengthened in first Foreign Secretary Ireland visit since 2017

UK-Ireland ties strengthened in first Foreign Secretary Ireland visit since 2017

02 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary makes historic visit to Dublin as part of government's drive to reset relations with Europe. ...

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UN and African Union collaboration is vital for tackling conflicts in Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UN and African Union collaboration is vital for tackling conflicts in Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council

02 October 2024 - 20:51 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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PM meeting with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola: 2 October 2024

PM meeting with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola: 2 October 2024

02 October 2024 - 17:58 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola in Brussels today....

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PM meeting with President of the European Council Charles Michel: 2 October 2024

PM meeting with President of the European Council Charles Michel: 2 October 2024

02 October 2024 - 17:58 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met President of the European Council Charles Michel in Brussels today....

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