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Seaford to Eastbourne Nature Recovery Project launches

Seaford to Eastbourne Nature Recovery Project launches

20 July 2023 - 15:14 Press Release

Environment Agency

Seaford to Eastbourne Nature Recovery Project will create wildlife-rich habitats, improve climate security, and offer op...

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UK sanctions Wagner Group leaders and front companies responsible for violence and instability across Africa

UK sanctions Wagner Group leaders and front companies responsible for violence and instability across Africa

20 July 2023 - 15:13 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Thirteen new UK sanctions announced targeting individuals and businesses linked to the actions of Wagner Group in Africa...

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Boost for British businesses as UK and Indonesia pledge to grow trade ties

Boost for British businesses as UK and Indonesia pledge to grow trade ties

20 July 2023 - 15:11 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The UK and Indonesia have today concluded the second JETCO....

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New laws helping to stop the boats and grow the economy receive royal assent

New laws helping to stop the boats and grow the economy receive royal assent

20 July 2023 - 15:03 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

New laws to help stop the boats, grow the economy, support families and deliver on the priorities that matter most to th...

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Millions to benefit from new flexible working measures

Millions to benefit from new flexible working measures

20 July 2023 - 14:37 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Millions of British workers will have more flexibility over where and when they work as the Flexible Working Bill achiev...

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Strikes Bill becomes law

Strikes Bill becomes law

20 July 2023 - 14:29 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Government Bill to introduce Minimum Service Levels during industrial action receives Royal Assent...

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Performance update – July 2023

Performance update – July 2023

20 July 2023 - 13:44 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

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

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New consultation on UK-related domain names powers

New consultation on UK-related domain names powers

20 July 2023 - 13:28 News Story

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

We are seeking views on proposals for the design of regulations in relation to UK-related domain name registries....

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Farmer and haulier fined for tipping waste on Plympton farm

Farmer and haulier fined for tipping waste on Plympton farm

20 July 2023 - 13:21 Press Release

Environment Agency

Land was covered by exemption certificate allowing some waste to be stored, but not the huge amounts that led to the pro...

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GCA responds to findings of third statutory review

GCA responds to findings of third statutory review

20 July 2023 - 12:17 News Story

Groceries Code Adjudicator

Read the GCA’s response to the government’s third statutory review into the work of the GCA...

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Environment Agency teams up with Fire & Rescue Service

Environment Agency teams up with Fire & Rescue Service

20 July 2023 - 11:48 Press Release

Environment Agency

Environment Agency teams up with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service to highlight water safety on the River Thames t...

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Top water quality at Devon and Cornwall beaches

Top water quality at Devon and Cornwall beaches

20 July 2023 - 11:43 News Story

Environment Agency

The majority of designated bathing waters across Devon and Cornwall have a good or excellent rating for water quality....

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Heathland Connections Nature Recovery Project launches in Surrey

Heathland Connections Nature Recovery Project launches in Surrey

20 July 2023 - 11:37 Press Release

Environment Agency

An area bigger than Hertfordshire is to be dedicated to fast-tracking nature recovery, as new landscape-scale nature rec...

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New Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board appointed

New Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board appointed

20 July 2023 - 11:30 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Her Honour Deborah Taylor as the new Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid...

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Michael Smyth CBE KC (Hon) appointed as Northern Ireland Member of the BBC Board

Michael Smyth CBE KC (Hon) appointed as Northern Ireland Member of the BBC Board

20 July 2023 - 11:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

His Majesty the King has appointed Michael Smyth CBE KC (Hon) as the Northern Ireland Member of the BBC Board....

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Sovereign Grant recalculated as offshore wind profits rise

Sovereign Grant recalculated as offshore wind profits rise

20 July 2023 - 10:43 News Story

HM Treasury

The Royal Trustees have today (20 July) published their review of the Sovereign Grant which sets the proportion of The C...

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CICA application service changes

CICA application service changes

20 July 2023 - 10:38 News Story

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

Streamlined service available to everyone in September 2023...

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Stronger powers to combat illicit tobacco come into force

Stronger powers to combat illicit tobacco come into force

20 July 2023 - 10:26 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

New sanctions come into effect for those found selling illicit tobacco products....

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Government acts to boost the quality of care for mothers and babies

Government acts to boost the quality of care for mothers and babies

20 July 2023 - 10:23 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Measures to be taken on a national level to further improve safety standards in maternity care....

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Russia is playing havoc with the world’s food supply: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia is playing havoc with the world’s food supply: UK Statement to the OSCE

20 July 2023 - 10:17 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Neil Holland condemns Russia’s decision to collapse the Black Sea Grain Initiative....

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Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2022-23 annual report

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2022-23 annual report

20 July 2023 - 10:14 Press Release

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

The Traffic Commissioners’ Annual Report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download....

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Sir Martyn Oliver  recommended as new Chief Inspector of Ofsted

Sir Martyn Oliver recommended as new Chief Inspector of Ofsted

20 July 2023 - 10:06 Press Release

Department for Education

The Education Secretary has selected Sir Martyn Oliver due to his successful track record and experience on the front li...

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Changes to Standard Crime Contract 2022

Changes to Standard Crime Contract 2022

20 July 2023 - 10:04 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

The changes are designed to increase flexibility for providers and reduce administrative burdens....

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Ministerial Appointment: 20 July 2023

Ministerial Appointment: 20 July 2023

20 July 2023 - 09:34 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment. ...

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Children in Skipsea share their visions for the future of the coast

Children in Skipsea share their visions for the future of the coast

20 July 2023 - 09:30 Press Release

Environment Agency

A community project to find out how much coastal communities value where they live and how that is impacted by climate c...

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CMA updates on action to contain cost of living pressures in groceries sector

CMA updates on action to contain cost of living pressures in groceries sector

20 July 2023 - 09:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

CMA publishes an initial update on its work into competition in the groceries sector and calls for reforms on unit prici...

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Action on preparing for drought must remain, experts warn

Action on preparing for drought must remain, experts warn

20 July 2023 - 09:00 Press Release

Environment Agency

National Drought Group reiterates the importance of continuing to work together to prepare for all weather eventualities...

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WTO 4th Trade Policy Review of Honduras: UK Statement

WTO 4th Trade Policy Review of Honduras: UK Statement

20 July 2023 - 08:55 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Statement: 4th Trade Policy Review of Honduras at the WTO in Geneva, 12 & 14 July 2023. Delivered by the UK's Ambassa...

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From AI to nuclear: the technologies driving UK space exploration

From AI to nuclear: the technologies driving UK space exploration

20 July 2023 - 08:47 News Story

UK Space Agency

The development of 11 critical technology areas and capabilities will take the UK further into space than ever before, a...

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Address by the Foreign Minister of Armenia: UK response, July 2023

Address by the Foreign Minister of Armenia: UK response, July 2023

20 July 2023 - 08:40 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Neil Holland says the UK remains deeply concerned about ongoing disruptions to the Lachin corridor and hopes ...

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