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CMA announces new Executive Director for Mergers

CMA announces new Executive Director for Mergers

28 November 2023 - 15:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

Joel Bamford to join the CMA as Executive Director, Mergers....

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Slough Multifuel Extension Project development consent decision announced

Slough Multifuel Extension Project development consent decision announced

28 November 2023 - 14:53 Press Release

Planning Inspectorate

Today,?28 November 2023, the Slough Multifuel Extension Project application has been granted development consent by the ...

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The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has launched a new inspection of contingency asylum accommodation

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has launched a new inspection of contingency asylum accommodation

28 November 2023 - 13:59 News Story

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

In line with his 2023-24 inspection plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an in...

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Minister McVey's speech on public appointments

Minister McVey's speech on public appointments

28 November 2023 - 13:37 Speech

Cabinet Office

Opening remarks from Minister McVey at an event held in Edinburgh on public appointments....

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Statement to the 28th Session of the Conference of the States Parties of the OPCW

Statement to the 28th Session of the Conference of the States Parties of the OPCW

28 November 2023 - 13:21 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Her Excellency Joanna Roper, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern I...

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Minister for the Cabinet Office, John Glen's speech to the Transforming Infrastructure Performance Conference.

Minister for the Cabinet Office, John Glen's speech to the Transforming Infrastructure Performance Conference.

28 November 2023 - 12:47 Speech

Cabinet Office

Speech delivered by Minister for the Cabinet Office, John Glen MP, to the Transforming Infrastructure Performance Confer...

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Over 1,200 new homes for rough sleepers

Over 1,200 new homes for rough sleepers

28 November 2023 - 12:34 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

People at risk of homelessness will be helped into stable, long-term accommodation thanks to nearly £150 million of gove...

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Greater protections for children from future strike action

Greater protections for children from future strike action

28 November 2023 - 12:09 Press Release

Department for Education

Proposals will put in place protections for children’s education and provide certainty for parents. Minimum service leve...

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Adobe / Figma deal could harm UK digital design sector

Adobe / Figma deal could harm UK digital design sector

28 November 2023 - 12:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

CMA provisionally finds Adobe’s deal to buy Figma would likely harm innovation for software used by the vast majority of...

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£121 Million Investment into future Submarines supports 250 Jobs

£121 Million Investment into future Submarines supports 250 Jobs

28 November 2023 - 11:14 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Two contracts, worth collectively over £100 million, have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the UK’s...

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Reforms bring hope to rehabilitated people still serving abolished indefinite sentences

Reforms bring hope to rehabilitated people still serving abolished indefinite sentences

28 November 2023 - 11:05 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Thousands of rehabilitated ex-prisoners serving long-since abolished indefinite sentences will become eligible to have t...

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New phase of campaign encourages students to say Enough to abuse

New phase of campaign encourages students to say Enough to abuse

28 November 2023 - 09:53 News Story

Home Office

The third phase of the government's award-winning Enough campaign includes a new partnership with over 30 universities t...

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Countdown to Deadline Day: Claim Pension Credit by 10 December and score extra £300

Countdown to Deadline Day: Claim Pension Credit by 10 December and score extra £300

28 November 2023 - 08:31 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Those who apply before the deadline could qualify for an extra £300 Cost of Living boost thanks to Pension Credit backda...

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UKEF CEO response to the Autumn Statement 2023

UKEF CEO response to the Autumn Statement 2023

28 November 2023 - 08:15 Press Release

UK Export Finance

In the Autumn Statement 2023, the Chancellor announced plans to offer additional support for SMEs to access global marke...

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The future of flight takes off as Virgin airliner crosses Atlantic solely powered by sustainable aviation fuel

The future of flight takes off as Virgin airliner crosses Atlantic solely powered by sustainable aviation fuel

28 November 2023 - 06:00 News Story

Department for Transport

First-ever 100% SAF-fuelled commercial transatlantic flight marks a milestone in decarbonising air travel....

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Flagship Pioneering establishes base in London, in Europe-first win for UK life sciences

Flagship Pioneering establishes base in London, in Europe-first win for UK life sciences

28 November 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Company behind the successful life-sciences firm Moderna, Flagship Pioneering, has selected the UK for their first locat...

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New research paves way for Artificial Intelligence in education

New research paves way for Artificial Intelligence in education

28 November 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Education

Over 500 respondents contributed to the Department for Education’s call for evidence on generative AI....

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Regulators urge public to take care when donating to charity after £2.7m lost to fraudsters

Regulators urge public to take care when donating to charity after £2.7m lost to fraudsters

28 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales and Action Fraud have joined forces to encourage peo...

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£60 million joint Irish government, UK government and Northern Ireland Executive funding announced for two new research centres on climate and sustainable food

£60 million joint Irish government, UK government and Northern Ireland Executive funding announced for two new research centres on climate and sustainable food

28 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Investment will facilitate unprecedented collaboration between academia, industry and policy-makers across Ireland and t...

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Hanging on the Telephone: 5 reasons Self Assessment customers don’t need to wait on hold

Hanging on the Telephone: 5 reasons Self Assessment customers don’t need to wait on hold

28 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

HMRC is encouraging Self Assessment customers to go online as it reveals the most common reasons customers call the help...

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Up to £600 winter support for Welsh pensioners

Up to £600 winter support for Welsh pensioners

28 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Payments of up to £600 are landing directly in the bank accounts of over 600,000 pensioners in Wales for the second year...

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UK to galvanise support for Ukraine as Foreign Secretary attends NATO

UK to galvanise support for Ukraine as Foreign Secretary attends NATO

28 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

During a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels today (28 November), Foreign Secretary David Cameron will galvanise su...

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Israel and Gaza: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, November 2023

Israel and Gaza: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, November 2023

28 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US and the EU High Representative gave a stateme...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Jordan: Philip Hall

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Jordan: Philip Hall

28 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Philip Hall OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in succession to Ms B...

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UK invests in global grassroot efforts to tackle gender-based violence

UK invests in global grassroot efforts to tackle gender-based violence

28 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK marks 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence, renewing efforts to work with partners to prevent violenc...

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Environment Agency: Join the fight against waste crime

Environment Agency: Join the fight against waste crime

27 November 2023 - 15:46 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is urging businesses and the public to help in the fight against waste crime....

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10 Welsh organisations strike gold at Hensol Castle

10 Welsh organisations strike gold at Hensol Castle

27 November 2023 - 15:18 News Story

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA)

10 employers have been presented with the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special ceremony...

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Tech Secretary strips back red tape to unleash innovation in clean aviation, drones and autonomous marine tech

Tech Secretary strips back red tape to unleash innovation in clean aviation, drones and autonomous marine tech

27 November 2023 - 14:15 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Plans to revamp the regulatory environment around key technologies have been announced by Science and Tech Secretary, at...

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Plans to keep pubs open longer if UK nations reach Euros semis

Plans to keep pubs open longer if UK nations reach Euros semis

27 November 2023 - 13:40 News Story

Home Office

Pub and bar licensing hours could be extended if England, Wales or Scotland reach the semi-finals or final of the Euros ...

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UK - Republic of Korea Joint Statement: November 2023

UK - Republic of Korea Joint Statement: November 2023

27 November 2023 - 13:14 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

The UK and South Korea issue a joint statement to launch negotiations on an ungraded free trade agreement....

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