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Crackdown on ‘gagging orders’ to protect victims’ ability to access support

Crackdown on ‘gagging orders’ to protect victims’ ability to access support

28 March 2024 - 09:43 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Victims will no longer be prevented from accessing support or legal advice under plans to crack down on the misuse of no...

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Appointment of members to the Parole Board

Appointment of members to the Parole Board

28 March 2024 - 09:31 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Secretary of State has approved the following appointments of Parole Board members. ...

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Efforts to counter the proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware: joint statement

Efforts to counter the proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware: joint statement

28 March 2024 - 09:22 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The governments of 11 countries, including the UK, issued a statement on the need for domestic and international control...

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Homes England funding to unlock 820 homes in Oxfordshire

Homes England funding to unlock 820 homes in Oxfordshire

28 March 2024 - 09:00 News Story

Homes England

People in Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District are set to benefit from improved connectivity, and new affordable...

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‘More accessible and easy to use’ – updates to health and safety handbook complete

‘More accessible and easy to use’ – updates to health and safety handbook complete

28 March 2024 - 07:51 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

The key health and safety handbook for seafarers has been given a makeover, making it “more accessible and easy to use”....

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£50 million boost to transform public transport in Cornwall

£50 million boost to transform public transport in Cornwall

28 March 2024 - 00:01 News Story

Department for Transport

Cornwall passengers will experience hourly coast-to-coast train services between Newquay, St Austell, Truro and Falmouth...

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£16.6 million boost to power up chips used in electric cars and green energy industry

£16.6 million boost to power up chips used in electric cars and green energy industry

28 March 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

£16.6 million investment announced today to give semiconductor researchers and businesses access to new equipment helpin...

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New PSGA data will help speed up emergency response times

New PSGA data will help speed up emergency response times

28 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

New Public Sector Geospatial Agreement location datasets released by Ordnance Survey will help deliver improved public s...

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New powers for dental and pharmacy staff to free up appointments

New powers for dental and pharmacy staff to free up appointments

28 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The move will streamline processes within dental and pharmacy settings and improve patient experiences....

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ASEAN-UK Regional Training and Workshop on Engineering Biology

ASEAN-UK Regional Training and Workshop on Engineering Biology

28 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The ASEAN-UK Regional Training and Workshop on Engineering Biology was held at the British High Commission in Singapore ...

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Heat pumps in demand as grant applications soar by 75%

Heat pumps in demand as grant applications soar by 75%

28 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

New figures show applications to the government's heat pump grant rose by 75% in February compared to the same month in ...

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Heat pumps explained: experts answer your questions

Heat pumps explained: experts answer your questions

28 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

A lot of homeowners have questions about heat pumps and the technology involved. Industry experts answer some of the mos...

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UK to nearly double aid for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens

UK to nearly double aid for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens

28 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK announced more support for people in Sudan, including funding to UNICEF for emergency food assistance and support...

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The Lord Caine visits Downpatrick and highlights the resilience of the community and businesses after Storm Ciarán

The Lord Caine visits Downpatrick and highlights the resilience of the community and businesses after Storm Ciarán

27 March 2024 - 18:37 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

During the visit, The Lord Caine highlighted the UK Government's commitment to the local businesses and the community ...

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There is a clear link between universal health coverage, including Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, and lifting women out of poverty: UK statement at the UN
Environment Agency raising flood risk awareness in Forest of Dean

Environment Agency raising flood risk awareness in Forest of Dean

27 March 2024 - 16:16 Press Release

Environment Agency

Environment Agency officers will be talking to residents in Lydney and Cinderford about the steps they can take to prepa...

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MONUSCO’s withdrawal from South Kivu risks leaving a security vacuum in the Democratic Republic of Congo: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement released on behalf of the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board

Statement released on behalf of the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board

27 March 2024 - 16:10 Press Release

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

The Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met for the fourth time on 27 March 2024....

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Revitalising the Hamble Brook

Revitalising the Hamble Brook

27 March 2024 - 15:42 Press Release

Environment Agency

A huge new wetland site has been created next to the Hamble Brook in Buckinghamshire....

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Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Operations) – closing 14th April 2024

Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Operations) – closing 14th April 2024

27 March 2024 - 15:06 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is recruiting for an Inspector of Air Accidents (Operations)....

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UN Human Rights Council 55: General Debate under Agenda Item 8

UN Human Rights Council 55: General Debate under Agenda Item 8

27 March 2024 - 15:01 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Statement for the General Debate under Agenda Item 8. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and t...

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Update on DBS customer contact centre services

Update on DBS customer contact centre services

27 March 2024 - 14:46 News Story

Disclosure and Barring Service

DBS' Contact Centre will be closed over the bank holiday weekend and will be resuming with revised opening hours from Tu...

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First and Second Standing Junior Counsel to the Advocate General

First and Second Standing Junior Counsel to the Advocate General

27 March 2024 - 14:13 News Story

Office of the Advocate General for Scotland

A new First and Second Standing Junior Counsel are being appointed as from 1 April 2024. ...

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LPC recommends moving towards a National Living Wage for over-18s

LPC recommends moving towards a National Living Wage for over-18s

27 March 2024 - 13:54 Press Release

Low Pay Commission

Low Pay Commission publishes advice to Government on the future of the National Minimum Wage beyond 2024...

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Farming and construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolution

Farming and construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolution

27 March 2024 - 11:25 News Story

Department for Transport

Greener construction and farming vehicles set to improve sustainability by reducing emissions from the tailpipe. ...

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Minister for the Cabinet Office, John Glen's speech on evaluation in government

Minister for the Cabinet Office, John Glen's speech on evaluation in government

27 March 2024 - 10:58 Speech

Cabinet Office

Minister for the Cabinet Office, John Glen's speech to the Evaluation Taskforce Annual Conference at the Queen Elizabeth...

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New plans revealed to support UK’s fishing industry

New plans revealed to support UK’s fishing industry

27 March 2024 - 10:53 News Story

Department for Transport

Small fishing businesses will no longer be forced ashore and financially burdened by the cost of medical assessments. ...

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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack responds to January 2024 GDP

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack responds to January 2024 GDP

27 March 2024 - 10:32 News Story

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Priority remains achieving sustainable growth says Secretary of State, as latest encouraging figures published...

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King Charles III England Coast Path opens up Norfolk coastline

King Charles III England Coast Path opens up Norfolk coastline

27 March 2024 - 10:31 Press Release

Natural England

A new section of the King Charles III England Coast Path has been opened, giving the public access to some of Norfolk’s ...

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Environment Agency publishes storm overflow spill data for 2023

Environment Agency publishes storm overflow spill data for 2023

27 March 2024 - 10:15 News Story

Environment Agency

100% of storm overflows now fitted with monitoring devices required by the government. ...

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