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Our architects – helping build success

Our architects – helping build success

03 October 2022 - 12:27 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

Today is World Architect Day – and we’re marking this because Sellafield Ltd is one of the few nuclear organisations in ...

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Violence affects women and girls everywhere: UK statement to the OSCE

Violence affects women and girls everywhere: UK statement to the OSCE

03 October 2022 - 11:24 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

At OSCE’s Human Dimension Conference, Eily Craig voices UK's deep concern about rising reports of gender-based violence ...

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Civil news: extension of civil contracts until 31 August 2024

Civil news: extension of civil contracts until 31 August 2024

03 October 2022 - 11:03 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

Extension notices are being sent to all providers holding a 2018 Standard Civil Contract....

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Support service for Northern Ireland traders extended for a year

Support service for Northern Ireland traders extended for a year

03 October 2022 - 10:53 News Story

HM Revenue & Customs

The Trader Support Service, which helps businesses move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, has been exten...

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UN Human Rights Council 51: UK statement following Putin’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions

UN Human Rights Council 51: UK statement following Putin’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions

03 October 2022 - 10:21 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK’s Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, underlines the UK’s support for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial int...

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Offenders to face mandatory testing to cut drug-fuelled crime

Offenders to face mandatory testing to cut drug-fuelled crime

03 October 2022 - 10:09 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Law changed to enforce randomised, compulsory drug testing for offenders after they are released from prison....

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Government pays tribute to Nuclear Test Veterans as UK marks 70th anniversary of first weapons test

Government pays tribute to Nuclear Test Veterans as UK marks 70th anniversary of first weapons test

03 October 2022 - 10:05 Press Release

Cabinet Office

Government to host a commemorative event, recognising the contribution veterans of nuclear tests have made to Britain’s ...

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Glasgow’s Buchanan Wharf Reaches ‘Topping Out’ Milestone

Glasgow’s Buchanan Wharf Reaches ‘Topping Out’ Milestone

03 October 2022 - 10:05 Press Release

Student Loans Company

75,000 sq ft Student Loans Company Building Marks Final Transformation of £500 Million Clydeside Regeneration ...

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MAIB safety digest 2/2022 published

MAIB safety digest 2/2022 published

03 October 2022 - 10:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Read our latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents....

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Crime news: welcome pack and resources for 2022 crime contract

Crime news: welcome pack and resources for 2022 crime contract

03 October 2022 - 09:07 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

Help and guidance for providers carrying out work from 1 October under the 2022 Standard Crime Contract....

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Samir Parkash appointed interim CEO of UK Export Finance

Samir Parkash appointed interim CEO of UK Export Finance

03 October 2022 - 09:00 Press Release

UK Export Finance

Samir is set to lead the UK’s award-winning export credit agency and help British exporters access the finance they need...

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Vast former industrial sites set to be one of UK’s largest urban nature reserves

Vast former industrial sites set to be one of UK’s largest urban nature reserves

02 October 2022 - 23:15 Press Release

Natural England

The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh now one of the UK's largest urban nature reserves following Natural England declaration ...

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COP President Alok Sharma to attend pre-COP negotiations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ahead of COP27

COP President Alok Sharma to attend pre-COP negotiations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ahead of COP27

02 October 2022 - 21:30 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The COP President will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for pre-COP, which runs from 3-5 October....

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Red tape cut for thousands of growing businesses

Red tape cut for thousands of growing businesses

02 October 2022 - 15:08 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Thousands of UK businesses will be released from reporting requirements and other regulations in the future....

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Areas urged to 'go for growth' as Investment Zone applications open

Areas urged to 'go for growth' as Investment Zone applications open

02 October 2022 - 11:12 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Local areas can apply to host a new Investment Zone from today to boost growth, deliver homes and spread opportunity....

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Truce in Yemen: Foreign Secretary's statement, 1 October 2022

Truce in Yemen: Foreign Secretary's statement, 1 October 2022

01 October 2022 - 11:46 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has called on the Houthis to engage constructively with UN efforts to broker an extensi...

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PM meeting with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: 1 October 2022

PM meeting with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: 1 October 2022

01 October 2022 - 11:14 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister welcomed Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to Downing Street today. ...

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Civil news: Specialist Quality Mark contract from 1 October 2022

Civil news: Specialist Quality Mark contract from 1 October 2022

01 October 2022 - 08:00 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

New Specialist Quality Mark contract awarded to existing supplier Recognising Excellence which comes into force on 1 Oct...

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Government support for energy bills begins for households and businesses

Government support for energy bills begins for households and businesses

30 September 2022 - 23:15 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

From today, the Government’s Energy Price Guarantee will limit the price households pay per unit of gas and electricity ...

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Russia’s veto doesn’t change the facts: UK statement at the UN Security Council vote to condemn illegal referenda in Ukraine

Russia’s veto doesn’t change the facts: UK statement at the UN Security Council vote to condemn illegal referenda in Ukraine

30 September 2022 - 21:33 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward speaking after Russia used its veto to block a Security Council resolution cond...

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We will continue to work alongside our partners to protect Europe’s energy security

We will continue to work alongside our partners to protect Europe’s energy security

30 September 2022 - 21:27 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Nord Stream gas pipeline. ...

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Katherine Jenkins OBE Performs God Save The King On Board The HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier Against The New York Skyline

Katherine Jenkins OBE Performs God Save The King On Board The HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier Against The New York Skyline

30 September 2022 - 20:03 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The event formed part of the Great Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign (GREAT), the United Kingdom's flagship internatio...

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The importance of maritime security in an uncertain world

The importance of maritime security in an uncertain world

30 September 2022 - 16:29 Speech

Department for Transport

Transport Secretary sets out measures to safeguard and decarbonise UK shipping....

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A credible and legitimate political process needs to be the foundation of any lasting settlement in DRC

A credible and legitimate political process needs to be the foundation of any lasting settlement in DRC

30 September 2022 - 16:10 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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Ukraine: G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the illegal annexation of sovereign Ukrainian territory

Ukraine: G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the illegal annexation of sovereign Ukrainian territory

30 September 2022 - 15:51 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The G7 Foreign Ministers have issued a statement following Russia's announcement of the illegal annexation of Ukrainian ...

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Almost 6 million £150 Cost of Living Payments processed for disabled people

Almost 6 million £150 Cost of Living Payments processed for disabled people

30 September 2022 - 15:13 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

As of today (30 September) the Department for Work and Pensions has processed almost six million £150 Disability Cost of...

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Sanctions in response to Putin’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions

Sanctions in response to Putin’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions

30 September 2022 - 14:50 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK to implement services sanctions and export ban that target Russian economic vulnerabilities in response to Putin’s il...

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Magnox site hosts CNPA Board tour ahead of September meeting

Magnox site hosts CNPA Board tour ahead of September meeting

30 September 2022 - 14:48 News Story

Civil Nuclear Police Authority

Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) Board members were shown first hand the world-leading work being carried out at ...

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Top-up training introduced for close protection operatives

Top-up training introduced for close protection operatives

30 September 2022 - 14:05 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

From tomorrow (1 October 2022) all close protection licence holders will need a first aid qualification and the new top-...

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Improved site security and access at Companies House Cardiff

Improved site security and access at Companies House Cardiff

30 September 2022 - 13:46 News Story

Companies House

Construction of a new entrance to improve site security and access at our Cardiff site is now complete. ...

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