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People smuggler jailed for fake passport scheme

People smuggler jailed for fake passport scheme

26 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

A people smuggler has been jailed for conspiring to bring 16 Albanian migrants to the UK with fake EU passports and fra...

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The UK supports Ukraine’s response to the Ilyushin II-76 aircraft incident: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK supports Ukraine’s response to the Ilyushin II-76 aircraft incident: UK statement at the UN Security Council

25 January 2024 - 23:39 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on International Peace and Security....

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Four-dose Mounjaro “KwikPen” approved by MHRA for diabetes and weight management

Four-dose Mounjaro “KwikPen” approved by MHRA for diabetes and weight management

25 January 2024 - 17:00 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The new presentation of Mounjaro gives four doses for once-a-week treatment over a month....

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PM appoints Towns Tsar

PM appoints Towns Tsar

25 January 2024 - 14:49 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Adam Hawksbee as interim Chair for the new Towns Unit...

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Client and Case Management System (CCMS) – Inactive Case Review

Client and Case Management System (CCMS) – Inactive Case Review

25 January 2024 - 13:56 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

Providers with identified cases will be contacted at the end of January and asked to give an update on the status of eac...

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CMA research report on competition and market power in UK labour market

CMA research report on competition and market power in UK labour market

25 January 2024 - 13:30 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

New Microeconomics Unit research explores trends in the UK job market including the market power of employers, the impac...

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UK confirms full support to 2024 OSCE Chair Malta: UK statement to the OSCE

UK confirms full support to 2024 OSCE Chair Malta: UK statement to the OSCE

25 January 2024 - 12:33 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Malta for stepping into this critical role and reaffirms the UK's commitment to the OSCE ...

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Three arrested in fake immigration law firm raid

Three arrested in fake immigration law firm raid

25 January 2024 - 12:20 News Story

Home Office

Three suspected fraudulent immigration lawyers have been arrested in Greater Manchester following a Home Office raid on ...

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Bank of England and HM Treasury respond to digital pound consultation

Bank of England and HM Treasury respond to digital pound consultation

25 January 2024 - 11:29 News Story

HM Treasury

The Bank of England (the Bank) and HM Treasury have today published their response to the consultation on a digital poun...

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Crime news: eForms storage changes from 1 February 2024

Crime news: eForms storage changes from 1 February 2024

25 January 2024 - 11:14 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

eForms submitted more than 7 years ago will be archived to restore stability to eForms database....

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Anti-drone no fly zones to combat prison smuggling

Anti-drone no fly zones to combat prison smuggling

25 January 2024 - 11:11 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Criminal gangs who try to fly phones, drugs and weapons into prisons using drones face finding themselves there instead ...

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Joint Press Release: The UK and State of Kuwait celebrates 125 years of official diplomatic relations

Joint Press Release: The UK and State of Kuwait celebrates 125 years of official diplomatic relations

25 January 2024 - 10:40 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement on the 125th Anniversary of Official Diplomatic Relations between the State of Kuwait & the United Kingd...

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Planning Inspectorate Performance update – January 2024

Planning Inspectorate Performance update – January 2024

25 January 2024 - 10:32 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

Performance and other updates following the publication of our latest official monthly statistics....

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AAIB Report: Pilatus PC-24, D-CMSL

AAIB Report: Pilatus PC-24, D-CMSL

25 January 2024 - 09:59 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Report into an incident involving a Pilatus PC-24 (D-CMSL), which experienced pitch control restriction in icing conditi...

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Sewer power to heat homes and businesses and help keep bills low after government backing

Sewer power to heat homes and businesses and help keep bills low after government backing

25 January 2024 - 09:54 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Homes and businesses to benefit from greener, low-cost heating as 4 new Green Heat Network projects receive a share of £...

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Government committed to MOT modernisation as consultation concludes

Government committed to MOT modernisation as consultation concludes

25 January 2024 - 09:30 News Story

Department for Transport

First MOT test to remain at 3 years from registration and annually thereafter while government works to establish a pro...

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Bridging the gap: Essential military bridging contract secures 300 UK jobs

Bridging the gap: Essential military bridging contract secures 300 UK jobs

25 January 2024 - 09:30 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

British Army battlefield mobility will be bolstered in a new £150 million contract for military-grade general support br...

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NWS welcomes formation of South Holderness GDF Working Group

NWS welcomes formation of South Holderness GDF Working Group

25 January 2024 - 09:00 Press Release

Nuclear Waste Services

Working Group provides a platform to begin engagement with the community...

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Putin’s War of Aggression in Ukraine increases Russia’s Diplomatic Isolation:  UK statement to the OSCE

Putin’s War of Aggression in Ukraine increases Russia’s Diplomatic Isolation: UK statement to the OSCE

25 January 2024 - 08:51 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Putin’s disastrous military campaign has diplomatically diminished Russia as ...

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Foreign Secretary in Middle East and Turkey to progress sustainable Gaza ceasefire

Foreign Secretary in Middle East and Turkey to progress sustainable Gaza ceasefire

25 January 2024 - 05:35 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Lord Cameron will visit Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Qatar and Turkey to urge regional leaders to work ...

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Owners urged to take action ahead of XL Bully ban

Owners urged to take action ahead of XL Bully ban

25 January 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Owners must act now to register their dog by 31 January...

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UK and US sanction key Houthi figures to protect maritime security in the Red Sea

UK and US sanction key Houthi figures to protect maritime security in the Red Sea

25 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and US have sanctioned the Houthis to disrupt their ability to attack international shipping in the Red Sea, and ...

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Youth justice statistics: we must collaborate

Youth justice statistics: we must collaborate

25 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

A blog by Keith Fraser, YJB Chair and Board Champion for Over-Represented Children....

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The CMA's research on competition and UK labour markets

The CMA's research on competition and UK labour markets

25 January 2024 - 00:00 Speech

Competition and Markets Authority

A speech delivered by Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the Competition and Markets Authority, at Durham University....

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Regulator orders charity linked to fake Covid-19 ‘cure’ to shut

Regulator orders charity linked to fake Covid-19 ‘cure’ to shut

25 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission concludes its inquiry into The Kingdom Church GB and bans preacher for 15 years....

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UK Ambassador to Ukraine hosts Robert Burns celebration in Kyiv

UK Ambassador to Ukraine hosts Robert Burns celebration in Kyiv

25 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Martin Harris hosted a Burns Night supper, supporting local artists in solidarity with Ukrainian people and i...

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Business and tech heavyweights to boost productivity through AI

Business and tech heavyweights to boost productivity through AI

25 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

New AI Opportunity Forum to ramp up adoption of AI in the private sector....

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Long-term governance is the only way to ensure stability and safety for Haitians: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Transformation: Getting it right

Transformation: Getting it right

25 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

Natasha Chick, Divisional Director of the One IPO Transformation Programme, gives an important update on where we are wi...

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UK announces new aid support for Gaza on Foreign Secretary visit to Middle East

UK announces new aid support for Gaza on Foreign Secretary visit to Middle East

25 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and Qatar are working together to get more aid into Gaza....

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