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Foreign Secretary calls on NATO Allies to spend and produce more in the face of Russian aggression

Foreign Secretary calls on NATO Allies to spend and produce more in the face of Russian aggression

02 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign Secretary will attend a meeting of the Alliance’s foreign ministers in Brussels and underline the need to su...

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Judge rules against boat-owners flouting Thames mooring rules

Judge rules against boat-owners flouting Thames mooring rules

02 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Environment Agency

Environment Agency took boaters to court over illegal occupation of riverbank for several years....

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Unacceptable efforts to deny humanitarian access are impacting children worldwide: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Unacceptable efforts to deny humanitarian access are impacting children worldwide: UK statement at the UN Security Council

02 April 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Children and Armed Conflict....

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UK Space Agency announces new office in Wales

UK Space Agency announces new office in Wales

02 April 2024 - 15:02 Press Release

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

The UK Space Agency is opening an office in Wales for the first time....

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UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue on Haiti

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue on Haiti

02 April 2024 - 15:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita Fr...

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Scotland comes to New York as the city celebrates Tartan Week

Scotland comes to New York as the city celebrates Tartan Week

02 April 2024 - 14:30 News Story

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Minister John Lamont will represent the UK Government - promoting investment and trade and highlighting heritage and cul...

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Bristol Temple Quarter Limited Liability Partnership incorporated

Bristol Temple Quarter Limited Liability Partnership incorporated

02 April 2024 - 14:10 Press Release

Homes England

A new organisation has been established to drive forward the extensive regeneration of Bristol Temple Quarter. ...

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UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with Independent Expert on Colombia

UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with Independent Expert on Colombia

02 April 2024 - 13:53 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Colombia. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Represent...

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UN Human Rights Council 55: Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Technical Assistance for South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 55: Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Technical Assistance for South Sudan

02 April 2024 - 13:11 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights on technical assistance ...

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UK holds China state-affiliated organisations and individuals responsible for malicious cyber activity

UK holds China state-affiliated organisations and individuals responsible for malicious cyber activity

02 April 2024 - 12:29 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK calls out pattern of malicious cyber activity by Chinese state-affiliated organisations and individuals targeting dem...

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Government makes six new appointments to the Senior Salaries Review Body

Government makes six new appointments to the Senior Salaries Review Body

02 April 2024 - 11:00 News Story

Cabinet Office

The Senior Salaries Review Body provides independent advice to the Prime Minister and senior ministers....

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King scallop closure decision

King scallop closure decision

02 April 2024 - 11:00 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Marine Management Organisation (MMO), on behalf of the UK Fisheries Administrations, has issued the decision on temporar...

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Regulation updates will support enforcement in UK waters

Regulation updates will support enforcement in UK waters

02 April 2024 - 10:09 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Shipping regulations are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to defend against fraud and enha...

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Fairer charges scheme for regulating waste shipments comes into effect

Fairer charges scheme for regulating waste shipments comes into effect

02 April 2024 - 09:07 Press Release

Environment Agency

Amended charges for international waste shipments come into force as of 1 April 2024...

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What the Child Benefit rate rise means for you

What the Child Benefit rate rise means for you

02 April 2024 - 08:44 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Child Benefit rates go up on 6 April 2024....

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MAIB safety digest 1/2024 published

MAIB safety digest 1/2024 published

02 April 2024 - 08:35 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Read our latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents....

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UK & United States announce partnership on science of AI safety

UK & United States announce partnership on science of AI safety

02 April 2024 - 07:27 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The UK and US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see them work together to develop tests for the most ...

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British Industry Supercharger gives huge boost to UK businesses

British Industry Supercharger gives huge boost to UK businesses

01 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Measures will cut network charges and provide exemptions from electricity costs for firms in sectors like steel, metals ...

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FCDO summons Israeli Ambassador over death of aid workers

FCDO summons Israeli Ambassador over death of aid workers

01 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Ambassador of the Israeli Embassy attended the summons following the deaths of aid workers working for World Central...

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The UK is deeply concerned about the potential for escalation in the Middle East and calls on all parties to reduce tensions: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Foreign Secretary call with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister (2 April 2024)

Foreign Secretary call with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister (2 April 2024)

01 April 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign Secretary spoke to the new Palestinian Authority Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Mustafa....

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UK backing leading physicist Professor Mark Thomson to lead CERN

UK backing leading physicist Professor Mark Thomson to lead CERN

01 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The UK government is announcing its support for the renowned particle physicist Professor Mark Thomson, to be the next D...

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UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on OHCHR report on Ukraine

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on OHCHR report on Ukraine

01 April 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the OHCHR report findings on the human rights situation in Ukraine. D...

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PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 2 April 2024

PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 2 April 2024

01 April 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this evening....

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Boost for small business as VAT threshold raised and rates frozen

Boost for small business as VAT threshold raised and rates frozen

01 April 2024 - 08:00 Press Release

HM Treasury

Small businesses receive boost as VAT threshold raised and business rates frozen...

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1 April 2024: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees

1 April 2024: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees

31 March 2024 - 23:01 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 April 2024....

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Parents to save thousands in childcare cost with new funding

Parents to save thousands in childcare cost with new funding

31 March 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Education

First phase of the biggest ever expansion of childcare starts giving working parents of 2-year-olds access to 15 hours a...

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UK Artists On Course For Royalty Windfall Down Under

UK Artists On Course For Royalty Windfall Down Under

31 March 2024 - 07:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

UK artists will earn new royalties when their work is resold in Australia through the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement....

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The Prime Minister's Easter message 2024

The Prime Minister's Easter message 2024

31 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Easter message for 2024. ...

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More lost pets to return home as microchipping system reformed

More lost pets to return home as microchipping system reformed

29 March 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Reforms will help reunite thousands of lost or stolen animals every year and deter pet theft...

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