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Sir Ross Cranston to chair independent inquiry into 2021 Channel crossing tragedy

Sir Ross Cranston to chair independent inquiry into 2021 Channel crossing tragedy

11 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Department for Transport

Cranston Inquiry to look into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Chan...

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PM call with President al-Sisi of Egypt: 11 January 2024

PM call with President al-Sisi of Egypt: 11 January 2024

11 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi this afternoon....

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Government seeks views on new pay scale for NHS nurses

Government seeks views on new pay scale for NHS nurses

11 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

A call for evidence will collate feedback from across the health sector on the merits of a separate pay structure....

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Residents of high-rise residential building in Manchester can live at home safely after remediation works conclude

Residents of high-rise residential building in Manchester can live at home safely after remediation works conclude

11 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Homes England

Building safety remediation works have successfully concluded on The Works, a high-rise residential building in Manchest...

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North-west plays critical role in Ukraine's fight for freedom

North-west plays critical role in Ukraine's fight for freedom

11 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

UK defence in the north-west of England benefits from £2.5 billion each year, supporting 16,000 jobs. ...

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Democratic Republic of the Congo presidential elections 2023: ministerial statement

Democratic Republic of the Congo presidential elections 2023: ministerial statement

11 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister of State Rt Hon Lord Benyon gave a statement on the process and outcome of the 2023 presidential elections in t...

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The security situation across the Sahel is deteriorating: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The security situation across the Sahel is deteriorating: UK statement at the UN Security Council

11 January 2024 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa. ...

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Pornography Review asks for views to shape industry rules

Pornography Review asks for views to shape industry rules

11 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The Call for Evidence for the independent Pornography Review launches today. ...

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HMRC make it an ‘appy New Year for jobseekers

HMRC make it an ‘appy New Year for jobseekers

11 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Find your National Insurance number and employment history using the HMRC app. ...

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We will not stand by and allow the Houthis to threaten civilian vessels: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We will not stand by and allow the Houthis to threaten civilian vessels: UK statement at the UN Security Council

10 January 2024 - 22:48 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen. ...

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Winners of global AI cardio-health challenge announced

Winners of global AI cardio-health challenge announced

10 January 2024 - 17:25 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The successful five winners of a brand new challenge from a collaboration of regulators and healthcare organisations in ...

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Over 14.6 million Ukrainians will need humanitarian assistance this year: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Over 14.6 million Ukrainians will need humanitarian assistance this year: UK statement at the UN Security Council

10 January 2024 - 16:57 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. ...

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UK plans to deploy Spearhead Carrier Strike Group to Indian Ocean Region in 2025

UK plans to deploy Spearhead Carrier Strike Group to Indian Ocean Region in 2025

10 January 2024 - 12:06 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The UK and India have today vowed to continue strengthening ties during the first visit of an Indian Defence Minister to...

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Jay Hunt appointed as Chair of the British Film Institute

Jay Hunt appointed as Chair of the British Film Institute

10 January 2024 - 12:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Jay Hunt as Chair of the British Film Institute for a term of four years commencing...

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New commitments for an exceptional, modern Civil Service

New commitments for an exceptional, modern Civil Service

10 January 2024 - 10:00 Press Release

Government People Group

The Civil Service People Plan 2024-27 sets out a long-term vision of capable leadership, efficiency and reformed recruit...

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Family hubs now open in 75 areas

Family hubs now open in 75 areas

10 January 2024 - 09:43 Press Release

Department for Education

Family hubs now open in local authorities across half the country as new Little Moments Together campaign launches....

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Board members appointed to the UK Anti-Doping Agency

Board members appointed to the UK Anti-Doping Agency

10 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Ama Agbeze and Nicola Shannon as Board Members of the UK Anti-Doping Agency for a t...

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Government to quash wrongful Post Office convictions

Government to quash wrongful Post Office convictions

10 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Hundreds of innocent postmasters who were wrongfully convicted due to the Horizon scandal will have their names cleared ...

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Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2024 application process now open

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2024 application process now open

10 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA)

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for 2024 has commenced its application phase starting 9 January 2024. ...

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Russia’s procurement and use of weapons from the DPRK violates UN Security Council Resolutions: joint statement

Russia’s procurement and use of weapons from the DPRK violates UN Security Council Resolutions: joint statement

10 January 2024 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement?by the United Kingdom, France, Japan, Malta, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Ukraine, and the United St...

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Government sets out plans to develop the domestic care workforce

Government sets out plans to develop the domestic care workforce

10 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The government outlined plans to improve the career prospects of the domestic care workforce through training, qualifica...

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UK Government levelling up funding in Wales tops £2.5 billion

UK Government levelling up funding in Wales tops £2.5 billion

10 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Investment in every part of Wales is helping to grow the economy and deliver benefits for communities....

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We call on all parties to implement resolution 2720 on Gaza in full: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

We call on all parties to implement resolution 2720 on Gaza in full: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

09 January 2024 - 19:31 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young at UN General Assembly 51st plenary meeting 78th Session....

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NPIS reports significant increase in nitrous oxide-related activities

NPIS reports significant increase in nitrous oxide-related activities

09 January 2024 - 17:00 Press Release

UK Health Security Agency

The latest annual report from the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) shows a marked increase in activity relate...

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Sam Beckett (HMT) appointed sole Head of the GES

Sam Beckett (HMT) appointed sole Head of the GES

09 January 2024 - 16:27 News Story

Government Economic Service

After spending nine years as Joint Head of the GES, Sam is excited to continue to lead the economics profession as the s...

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CNC continues to inspire Lakes College students

CNC continues to inspire Lakes College students

09 January 2024 - 13:36 News Story

Civil Nuclear Police Authority

Staff and officers from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) successfully concluded another work experience for Lakes Co...

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Vietnam Just Energy Transition Partnership: joint statement

Vietnam Just Energy Transition Partnership: joint statement

09 January 2024 - 13:25 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The International Partners Group (IPG) co-led by the UK and EU, alongside 8 other countries, welcome the Resource Mobili...

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during December 2023 under Paris MOU

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during December 2023 under Paris MOU

09 January 2024 - 12:20 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK...

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Regulatory Roadmap points the way ahead for new measures to support safe access to medical technology including AI and diagnostics

Regulatory Roadmap points the way ahead for new measures to support safe access to medical technology including AI and diagnostics

09 January 2024 - 11:19 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

MHRA sets out new plans to protect patient safety and enable access without delay for UK patients to innovative medical ...

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Tax return reminder for cryptoasset users

Tax return reminder for cryptoasset users

09 January 2024 - 10:42 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

HMRC is reminding cryptoasset users to check if they need to do a Self Assessment tax return....

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