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New study launched to assess levels of antimicrobial resistance in healthy people

New study launched to assess levels of antimicrobial resistance in healthy people

25 April 2023 - 08:40 Press Release

UK Health Security Agency

The study aims to learn about antimicrobial resistance in healthy people to inform better ways of tackling antimicrobial...

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Trusts an integral part of school inspections

Trusts an integral part of school inspections

25 April 2023 - 08:30 Press Release

Ofsted

Ofsted has today published a report exploring multi-academy trusts’ responsibilities and how their work is evaluated dur...

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Have your say on proposed change to permit conditions at Hinkley Point C

Have your say on proposed change to permit conditions at Hinkley Point C

25 April 2023 - 08:00 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is launching today a second 4-week consultation on a proposed change to discharge water at Hinkle...

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Nuclear Waste Services launches strategy that will make nuclear waste permanently safe, sooner

Nuclear Waste Services launches strategy that will make nuclear waste permanently safe, sooner

25 April 2023 - 08:00 News Story

Nuclear Waste Services

NWS to be ‘one stop shop’ for nuclear waste management and disposal...

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Appointment of 2 members to the Prison Service Pay Review Body

Appointment of 2 members to the Prison Service Pay Review Body

25 April 2023 - 07:54 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Roy Grant and Nigel Cotgrove to the Prison Service P...

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Prepayment meter customers urged to claim £160 million in energy bill support

Prepayment meter customers urged to claim £160 million in energy bill support

25 April 2023 - 06:54 News Story

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Government calls on prepayment meter users to claim bills support by redeeming their Energy Bills Support Scheme voucher...

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UK government launches evacuation flights for British nationals from Sudan

UK government launches evacuation flights for British nationals from Sudan

25 April 2023 - 05:49 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The government is starting evacuations to help British nationals leave Sudan, prioritising families with children, older...

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New bill to stamp out unfair practices and promote competition in digital markets

New bill to stamp out unfair practices and promote competition in digital markets

25 April 2023 - 05:26 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The CMA welcomes draft legislation enhancing its ability to promote competition and protect consumers, including new pow...

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New Bill to crack down on rip-offs, protect consumer cash online?and boost competition in digital markets

New Bill to crack down on rip-offs, protect consumer cash online?and boost competition in digital markets

24 April 2023 - 23:15 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

New powers unveiled aimed at boosting competition, clamping down on subscription traps and fake reviews...

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Rivercraft 2: the game engaging young people on flood risk

Rivercraft 2: the game engaging young people on flood risk

24 April 2023 - 23:15 Press Release

Environment Agency

Rivercraft 2 will help to educate children and young people about the risks of flooding - and inspire them to careers wh...

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Over 8 million families to receive £301 Cost of Living Payment from today

Over 8 million families to receive £301 Cost of Living Payment from today

24 April 2023 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

This is first of three new Cost of Living payments adding up to £900 in 2023/24 – though some people will receive up to ...

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"The UK sees nothing effective nor multilateral in Russia’s foreign policy":UK Statement at the Security Council

24 April 2023 - 16:44 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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BSL users appointed to board advising government on key issues for Deaf people

BSL users appointed to board advising government on key issues for Deaf people

24 April 2023 - 16:14 News Story

Disability Unit

Speaking at the British Deaf Association’s BSL Conference, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Tom Pursgl...

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Plan now to preserve water supply, National Drought Group urges

Plan now to preserve water supply, National Drought Group urges

24 April 2023 - 15:54 Press Release

Environment Agency

Water companies and individuals urged to focus on preserving water now to get ahead of future dry spells...

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Ministerial Appointments: April 2023

Ministerial Appointments: April 2023

24 April 2023 - 15:51 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

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

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Sir Patrick Vallance's speech at the Natural History Museum

Sir Patrick Vallance's speech at the Natural History Museum

24 April 2023 - 15:46 Speech

Government Office for Science

This is a transcript of the event 'In Conversation with Sir Patrick Vallance: An Exclusive Keynote and Q&A' held at the ...

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Education initiative highlights the hidden plastic in period products

Education initiative highlights the hidden plastic in period products

24 April 2023 - 14:42 Press Release

Environment Agency

Schoolchildren taught about period products and why they should never be flushed down the loo....

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Falkland Islands runway refurbishment completed

Falkland Islands runway refurbishment completed

24 April 2023 - 13:06 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed a nearly £7 million project to extend the lifespan of the ru...

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Update - COVID Free-of-charge DBS applications and fast Barred List check service

Update - COVID Free-of-charge DBS applications and fast Barred List check service

24 April 2023 - 12:52 News Story

Disclosure and Barring Service

Legislation required to bring the COVID Fast and Free Service to an end has been successfully laid in parliament and wil...

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MHRA Chair Stephen Lightfoot Standing Down

MHRA Chair Stephen Lightfoot Standing Down

24 April 2023 - 12:24 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

After almost 8 years as a Board Member, Stephen has decided to step down on 11 July 2023. ...

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Levelling Up Secretary to chair Islands Forum on Isle of Wight

Levelling Up Secretary to chair Islands Forum on Isle of Wight

24 April 2023 - 11:53 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Islands Forum to level up island communities and further work together on shared opportunities and challenges...

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Initial £100 million for expert taskforce to help UK build and adopt next generation of safe AI

Initial £100 million for expert taskforce to help UK build and adopt next generation of safe AI

24 April 2023 - 11:20 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Prime Minister and Technology Secretary announce £100 million in funding for Foundation Model Taskforce....

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Industrial action at DVLA on Friday 28 April 2023

Industrial action at DVLA on Friday 28 April 2023

24 April 2023 - 10:52 News Story

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

How planned industrial action at DVLA will affect our services....

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Policy training for academics

Policy training for academics

24 April 2023 - 10:43 Press Release

Open Innovation Team

Our Policy Masterclasses are now available in person and online. Delivered by experienced officials, this course gives a...

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UK and international partners announce new sanctions on Iranian regime

UK and international partners announce new sanctions on Iranian regime

24 April 2023 - 10:08 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK, US and EU are today announcing further sanctions on Iranian regime officials responsible for human rights violat...

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NHS set to save £7 billion thanks to world-leading medicine pricing scheme

NHS set to save £7 billion thanks to world-leading medicine pricing scheme

24 April 2023 - 09:55 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access (VPAS) delivers value for money to taxpayer and saves NHS bill...

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UK takes over leadership of International Charter Space and Major Disasters

UK takes over leadership of International Charter Space and Major Disasters

24 April 2023 - 09:31 Press Release

UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency's six-month leadership begins this week....

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Report 04/2023: Near miss at Farnborough North footpath level crossing

Report 04/2023: Near miss at Farnborough North footpath level crossing

24 April 2023 - 09:00 Press Release

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

RAIB has today released its report into a near miss at Farnborough North footpath level crossing, 19 May 2022....

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Young people at risk of disease as concerning numbers miss out on life-saving vaccines

Young people at risk of disease as concerning numbers miss out on life-saving vaccines

24 April 2023 - 08:55 Press Release

UK Health Security Agency

Uptake of adolescent vaccines offered to young people in school year 9 are yet to return to pre-pandemic levels....

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General Hockenhull opens new Strategic Command Innovation Space

General Hockenhull opens new Strategic Command Innovation Space

24 April 2023 - 08:42 News Story

Ministry of Defence

General Jim Hockenhull opened the new innovation Central Collaboration Space (CCS) in a ceremony on 19 April 2023. ...

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