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If Russia proves to be responsible, it would be a new low: UK at the UN

If Russia proves to be responsible, it would be a new low: UK at the UN

06 June 2023 - 20:55 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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Defence Secretary Remarks at D-Day 79 Commemorations

Defence Secretary Remarks at D-Day 79 Commemorations

06 June 2023 - 17:22 Speech

Ministry of Defence

Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, spoke in Ver-sur-Mer, during an international ceremony at the British Normandy memorial ...

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First Rural Connectivity Champion announced to help drive growth

First Rural Connectivity Champion announced to help drive growth

06 June 2023 - 17:09 News Story

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Government announces apppointment of Simon Fell MP as UK’s first Rural Connectivity Champion....

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Secretary of State opening speech at Global Forum for Technology

Secretary of State opening speech at Global Forum for Technology

06 June 2023 - 16:56 Speech

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith opened proceedings at the inaugural Global Forum ...

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Address by the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan: UK response, June 2023

Address by the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan: UK response, June 2023

06 June 2023 - 16:07 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Neil Holland congratulates both Azerbaijan and Armenia on the recent progress made towards a lasting settleme...

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The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam: UK statement to the OSCE

The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam: UK statement to the OSCE

06 June 2023 - 16:06 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK strongly condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure and stands ready to help Ukraine, says Ambassador Neil Holla...

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Therese Coffey: We must unleash rural opportunity

Therese Coffey: We must unleash rural opportunity

06 June 2023 - 15:34 Speech

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

The Secretary of State for Rural Affairs spoke at the Countryside Future conference on 6 June 2023....

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Robotic 'dogs' arrive on site

Robotic 'dogs' arrive on site

06 June 2023 - 14:58 News Story

Closed organisation: Dounreay

A 'pack' of robotic 'dogs' have been harnessed to help Dounreay with monitoring work on site....

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Post-Implementation Review (PIR) of the Animals & Animal Products Regulation of 2015

Post-Implementation Review (PIR) of the Animals & Animal Products Regulation of 2015

06 June 2023 - 14:42 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Information on the VMD’s PIR of the Animals & Animal Products Regulation of 2015 and questionnaire link....

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E3 statement at IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA - June 2023

E3 statement at IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA - June 2023

06 June 2023 - 14:27 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran’s implementation of its nu...

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New requirements for Relationship and Sexuality Education curriculum in Northern Ireland

New requirements for Relationship and Sexuality Education curriculum in Northern Ireland

06 June 2023 - 11:51 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

The UK Government is updating the requirements for Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum in Northern Ire...

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Gulf and Jordanian visitors to pay £10 for an ETA

Gulf and Jordanian visitors to pay £10 for an ETA

06 June 2023 - 11:38 News Story

Home Office

The UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme (ETA) will cost just £10, making travel to Britain cheaper and easie...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen: Abda Sharif

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen: Abda Sharif

06 June 2023 - 11:24 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ms Abda Sharif OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen in succession to Mr Richard Oppe...

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Gonorrhoea and syphilis at record levels in 2022

Gonorrhoea and syphilis at record levels in 2022

06 June 2023 - 10:30 Press Release

UK Health Security Agency

Last year, gonorrhoea diagnoses were highest on record and syphilis diagnoses were highest since 1948....

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UK chairs international emerging technologies development talks

UK chairs international emerging technologies development talks

06 June 2023 - 09:11 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Technology Secretary Chloe Smith visits Paris today to chair talks, bringing together like-minded countries to discuss t...

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Blowing the whistle on cartels

Blowing the whistle on cartels

06 June 2023 - 09:11 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

CMA increases informant reward up to £250K to crack down on cartels...

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Defence and industry collaborate in integration conference

Defence and industry collaborate in integration conference

06 June 2023 - 08:57 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Strategic Command and Team Defence Information held the Multi-Domain Integration Working Group in London....

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Flood storage area better protects 1,400 Birmingham properties

Flood storage area better protects 1,400 Birmingham properties

06 June 2023 - 06:11 Press Release

Environment Agency

Perry Barr and Witton to benefit from £50 million project. New protection hopes to avoid historical floods...

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£220,000 of rod licence income benefits South East Anglers

£220,000 of rod licence income benefits South East Anglers

06 June 2023 - 06:11 Press Release

Environment Agency

Dozens of angling clubs and fishery projects boosted by cash grants....

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Government launches new drive to support rural communities

Government launches new drive to support rural communities

05 June 2023 - 23:30 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Unleashing Rural Opportunity document launched ...

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Nearly £2 million to fund innovative transport tech including apps to assist disabled passengers

Nearly £2 million to fund innovative transport tech including apps to assist disabled passengers

05 June 2023 - 23:15 News Story

Department for Transport

Innovative start-ups awarded government funding to develop projects that will provide greener transport systems that are...

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Environment Agency Chair: Nature and traditional defences to tackle flooding and coastal erosion

Environment Agency Chair: Nature and traditional defences to tackle flooding and coastal erosion

05 June 2023 - 23:01 Press Release

Environment Agency

Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell and Floods Minister Rebecca Pow stress importance of managing flood risks in a chan...

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Central Africa faces important electoral and transitional milestones: UK statement at the Security Council

Central Africa faces important electoral and transitional milestones: UK statement at the Security Council

05 June 2023 - 16:39 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African region....

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PM: Our plan to stop the boats is starting to work

PM: Our plan to stop the boats is starting to work

05 June 2023 - 15:34 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister’s plan to stop the boats is beginning to work, with small boat arrivals to the UK down by 20% this ye...

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West Midlands man sentenced to five years in prison for the illegal possession and intent to supply prescription medicines worth £2m

West Midlands man sentenced to five years in prison for the illegal possession and intent to supply prescription medicines worth £2m

05 June 2023 - 14:53 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Kieron Banks (34) was sentenced today at the Nightingale Court in Wolverhampton for the illegal possession and intent to...

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Caroline Croft takes up post as Director General

Caroline Croft takes up post as Director General

05 June 2023 - 14:36 News Story

Government Legal Department

Caroline Croft has taken up post as Director General for GLD's Employment with Economic Recovery and UK Governance direc...

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Using apps to dispose of waste: know the risks

Using apps to dispose of waste: know the risks

05 June 2023 - 14:26 Press Release

Environment Agency

Apps offering waste disposal services are a new and emerging risk - make sure you know your duty of care obligations....

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Employee share scheme shake up to help boost growth

Employee share scheme shake up to help boost growth

05 June 2023 - 14:20 News Story

HM Treasury

Schemes offering people shares in their employer are set for a shake up as the government explores changes that will hel...

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£125 million air crew contract supports UK jobs in the Southwest

£125 million air crew contract supports UK jobs in the Southwest

05 June 2023 - 14:12 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

A £125 million contract has been awarded to Ascent Flight Training, a joint venture, to create the next generation of a...

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Thousands of asylum seekers to be moved out of hotels

Thousands of asylum seekers to be moved out of hotels

05 June 2023 - 14:08 News Story

Home Office

More than 5,000 asylum seekers will be accommodated on vessels and in alternative sites to drive down the cost of expens...

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