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Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen: 22 January 2024

Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen: 22 January 2024

22 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Today, the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, at the direction of their respective governments with sup...

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Statement on Air Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 22 January 2024

Statement on Air Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 22 January 2024

22 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

On 22 January, the UK conducted further strikes against Houthi targets. Four Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, supported by...

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New Government WhatsApp Channel to provide public information

New Government WhatsApp Channel to provide public information

22 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Cabinet Office

Government launches new Whatsapp Channel to provide helpful opt-in information to the public...

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Appointment of Martin Jones as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation

Appointment of Martin Jones as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation

22 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of Martin Jones as His Majesty’s Ch...

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PM call with President Biden: 22 January 2024

PM call with President Biden: 22 January 2024

22 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to US President Biden this evening.  ...

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Education secretary approves Dyson STEAM donation

Education secretary approves Dyson STEAM donation

22 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Education

£6 million donation for advanced facilities at Wiltshire primary school accepted by Department for Education, as Educati...

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Navy Missile System used to destroy Red Sea drones to be upgraded

Navy Missile System used to destroy Red Sea drones to be upgraded

21 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Cutting-edge Royal Navy missiles – recently used to shoot down multiple hostile drones in the Red Sea – will receive sig...

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The Great British Rail Sale returns: discounts on over a million rail tickets

The Great British Rail Sale returns: discounts on over a million rail tickets

20 January 2024 - 00:01 News Story

Department for Transport

Discounted rail ticket prices will apply to journeys between 30 January and 15 March 2024 across England and Wales. ...

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PM call with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 19 January 2024

PM call with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 19 January 2024

19 January 2024 - 19:32 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz this evening....

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Education charity receives Official Warning from regulator

Education charity receives Official Warning from regulator

19 January 2024 - 17:22 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission has issued an Official Warning to One Young World over breaches of trust. ...

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New King's Counsel and Honorary King’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor

New King's Counsel and Honorary King’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor

19 January 2024 - 14:53 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of 95 barristers and solicitors as new King’s Counsel (KC) in England ...

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MHRA launches new fees calculator

MHRA launches new fees calculator

19 January 2024 - 14:30 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

New aid launched to help determine the fee that will be charged upon the submission of an application to the MHRA....

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Government backs new pet abduction law in pet theft crackdown

Government backs new pet abduction law in pet theft crackdown

19 January 2024 - 14:21 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New law will create a new specific offence for dog and cat abduction ...

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Government funding to support affordable homes in heart of Cornwall

Government funding to support affordable homes in heart of Cornwall

19 January 2024 - 13:34 News Story

Homes England

Levelling Up Home Building Fund will help bunnyhomes to create neighbourhood of 170 new homes in Bodmin...

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Announcements regarding the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

Announcements regarding the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

19 January 2024 - 13:17 Press Release

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

After four years as Traffic Commissioner for the North-West of England, Gerallt Evans has announced his retirement from ...

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Restoration of Gloucester flood embankment complete

Restoration of Gloucester flood embankment complete

19 January 2024 - 12:08 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

The Environment Agency has completed restoration works of a flood embankment in Gloucester which helps to better protect...

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Measles outbreak could spread warns UKHSA Chief Executive

Measles outbreak could spread warns UKHSA Chief Executive

19 January 2024 - 12:04 Press Release

UK Health Security Agency

Measles can spread very easily among those who are unvaccinated, especially in nurseries and schools....

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Hizb ut-Tahrir proscribed as terrorist organisation

Hizb ut-Tahrir proscribed as terrorist organisation

19 January 2024 - 09:49 News Story

Home Office

Hizb ut-Tahrir has been proscribed today (19 January), making it a criminal offence to belong to the group, or invite su...

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Surge in red squirrels spotted on Scottish defence training estate

Surge in red squirrels spotted on Scottish defence training estate

19 January 2024 - 09:30 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is excited to reveal an increase in red squirrel sightings on Kirkcudbrigh...

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Secretary of State's statement on the NI Executive Formation Deadline

Secretary of State's statement on the NI Executive Formation Deadline

19 January 2024 - 00:10 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

The statement follows the expiry of the deadline for the Northern Ireland Assembly to elect a speaker...

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Government responds to recommendations from Ruth Perry’s inquest

Government responds to recommendations from Ruth Perry’s inquest

19 January 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Education

The department for education has sent its response to the coroner’s Regulation 28 report to prevent further tragedies....

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Ofsted responds to Prevention of Future Deaths report

Ofsted responds to Prevention of Future Deaths report

19 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Ofsted

Ofsted has pledged to always act with professionalism, courtesy, empathy and respect, in a response to a Prevention of F...

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Call for evidence: An inspection of the Immigration Enforcement Competent Authority

Call for evidence: An inspection of the Immigration Enforcement Competent Authority

19 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of the Immigration Enforcement Co...

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Support strengthened for children with SEND

Support strengthened for children with SEND

19 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Education

Families who have children with SEND will soon receive further support with short breaks, supported internship opportun...

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SFO charges two company directors over £88m car lease scheme

SFO charges two company directors over £88m car lease scheme

19 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Serious Fraud Office

The SFO has today charged former company directors Reginald Larry-Cole and Scott Martin with fraud in relation to the na...

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Clampdown on child abuse as a gap in the law closed

Clampdown on child abuse as a gap in the law closed

18 January 2024 - 17:05 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Children will be better protected from sexual abuse following change to the law making it easier to prosecute criminals ...

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“Get prepared… install your I-VMS device now!” urges MMO

“Get prepared… install your I-VMS device now!” urges MMO

18 January 2024 - 15:20 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has confirmed that more than 80% of under-12m inshore vessels participated in the I...

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Consultation on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods launched

Consultation on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods launched

18 January 2024 - 15:10 News Story

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 6-week consultation on new merchant shipping regulations....

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Record drug seizures as Border Force cracks down on illegal drugs

Record drug seizures as Border Force cracks down on illegal drugs

18 January 2024 - 13:58 News Story

Home Office

Border Force have made the highest number of illegal drug seizures since records began, as action at the border helps st...

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"A youth justice service that cares"

18 January 2024 - 13:48 News Story

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

Steph Roberts-Bibby, the CEO of the Youth Justice Board, reflects on her visit to Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly Youth Off...

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