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North Highlands team headed for international robot challenge

North Highlands team headed for international robot challenge

25 March 2024 - 15:02 News Story

Nuclear Restoration Services

NRS Dounreay and socio economic partners hosted the second FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge North Highland Tournament in Ma...

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Government accepts all recommendations made by Angiolini Inquiry

Government accepts all recommendations made by Angiolini Inquiry

25 March 2024 - 14:29 News Story

Home Office

Government led recommendations made by Part 1 of the independent Angiolini Inquiry have been accepted....

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UK Government appoints new Chair to UK Atomic Energy Authority

UK Government appoints new Chair to UK Atomic Energy Authority

25 March 2024 - 12:22 Press Release

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Announcement of Bernard Taylor CVO, CBE, DL as Chair of the UK Atomic Energy Authority...

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Recruitment for two Non-Executive Directors

Recruitment for two Non-Executive Directors

25 March 2024 - 11:54 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Vacancy for two Non-Executive Director roles on the VMD's Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC)....

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MHRA warns of unsafe counterfeit anti-choking devices

MHRA warns of unsafe counterfeit anti-choking devices

25 March 2024 - 11:00 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Thousands of counterfeit or unbranded copies of LifeVac anti-choking devices are being sold across the UK. The public is...

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GAD develops bespoke benefits modeller

GAD develops bespoke benefits modeller

25 March 2024 - 10:06 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

GAD has built a pension benefit modeller to support the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority as it undertakes a pension ref...

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New Chair for Covent Garden Market Authority appointed

New Chair for Covent Garden Market Authority appointed

25 March 2024 - 09:17 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Wanda Goldwag becomes Chair, as John Lelliott steps down as Interim Chair....

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New guidance to improve biodiversity across government estate

New guidance to improve biodiversity across government estate

25 March 2024 - 09:03 Press Release

Government Property Agency

The GPA published its Biodiversity and Nature Recovery Annex today, detailing how it will protect the natural environmen...

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UN Human Rights Council 55: Joint Statement on Sudan Humanitarian Access

UN Human Rights Council 55: Joint Statement on Sudan Humanitarian Access

25 March 2024 - 07:44 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint Statement on behalf of 44 countries on Sudan Humanitarian Access for the Item 4 General Debate. Delivered by the U...

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UK Space Agency announces new headquarters and regional offices

UK Space Agency announces new headquarters and regional offices

25 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency is opening new headquarters at the Harwell Science Campus’ Space Cluster in Oxfordshire, and offices...

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National endeavour launched as UK outlines commitment to nuclear deterrent

National endeavour launched as UK outlines commitment to nuclear deterrent

25 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Submarine Delivery Agency

New Government Command Paper sets out full scale of the UK’s national nuclear endeavour. ...

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Plans to expand water fluoridation in north east

Plans to expand water fluoridation in north east

25 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Consultation launched on proposals to expand scheme to 1.6 million more people to help tackle tooth decay....

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International social media campaign launched to stop the boats

International social media campaign launched to stop the boats

25 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

Today marks the launch of the latest phase of the government’s global campaign to warn migrants of the consequences of e...

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SLC urges new students to apply now as application window opens

SLC urges new students to apply now as application window opens

25 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Student Loans Company

The Student Loans Company is urging new students to apply now....

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Sellafield clean-up skips ahead after triple first in legacy pond

Sellafield clean-up skips ahead after triple first in legacy pond

25 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

It’s a huge moment in one of the site’s most challenging decommissioning programmes. ...

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One-off payments of up to £3,000 for over 27,000 health workers

One-off payments of up to £3,000 for over 27,000 health workers

25 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Those in frontline roles such as community nurses and physiotherapists will benefit, with organisations receiving fundin...

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Government ensures food production remains primary purpose of farming

Government ensures food production remains primary purpose of farming

25 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

The government is introducing new measures to limit the amount of land farmers can take out of productive actions under ...

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Committee on Standards in Public Life launches new review on accountability within public bodies

Committee on Standards in Public Life launches new review on accountability within public bodies

25 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Closed organisation: Committee on Standards in Public Life

The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life has today announced that it will be carrying out a new review look...

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Changes to application decision making timeframe

Changes to application decision making timeframe

25 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Closed organisation: Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner

An increase of 20% in applications for registration has caused a delay in decision making responses. ...

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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme: Panel Date Announced

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme: Panel Date Announced

25 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Panel date confirmed for the highly popular Fisheries and Seafood Scheme....

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Nearly 70 museums and libraries across England to benefit from £33 million boost

Nearly 70 museums and libraries across England to benefit from £33 million boost

25 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Every part of England to receive funding through the latest round of the Cultural Investment Fund...

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PM announces national endeavour to strengthen the UK's nuclear deterrent

PM announces national endeavour to strengthen the UK's nuclear deterrent

24 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister will today [Monday 25th] declare a ‘national endeavour’ to secure the future of the UK’s thriving def...

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UK continues global fight to end TB around the world

UK continues global fight to end TB around the world

24 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

A £4 million funding boost from the UK will help test new approaches to increase the number of people diagnosed and trea...

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UK Gov saves 6 vital community spaces from closure in Scotland

UK Gov saves 6 vital community spaces from closure in Scotland

23 March 2024 - 08:00 Press Release

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Six vital community assets in Scotland like youth hubs, cinemas and sports clubs have been saved from closure, thanks to...

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Rural community green spaces to be rejuvenated through new government investment

Rural community green spaces to be rejuvenated through new government investment

23 March 2024 - 00:30 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Fund of up to £7 million will boost access to nature and support rural communities across England to become more green-f...

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Drivers to save £50 this year as fuel duty cut extended

Drivers to save £50 this year as fuel duty cut extended

23 March 2024 - 00:01 News Story

HM Treasury

Boost for millions of motorists as 5p cut to fuel duty for petrol and diesel comes into effect....

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Government saves over 80 community spaces from closure 

Government saves over 80 community spaces from closure 

23 March 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Community assets including pubs, music venues and sports clubs saved from closure thanks to a major £33.5million package...

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More than 300 swimming pools to benefit from £60 million to support long-term future

More than 300 swimming pools to benefit from £60 million to support long-term future

23 March 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

325 swimming pools and leisure centres across England will receive a share of £60.5 million to ensure their long term fi...

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£101 million investment to boost cycling and walking nationwide

£101 million investment to boost cycling and walking nationwide

23 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Active Travel England

Newly funded projects will provide even more people, especially in rural and deprived areas, the choice to travel by wal...

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New PE guidance for schools strengthens equal access to sport

New PE guidance for schools strengthens equal access to sport

23 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Education

Ahead of a huge summer of sport in 2024, schools will receive new guidance on delivering two hours of PE a week, and equ...

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