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President Putin's transparently cynical pauses do not create the conditions for talks on a lasting peace: UK statement to the OSCE

President Putin's transparently cynical pauses do not create the conditions for talks on a lasting peace: UK statement to the OSCE

08 May 2025 - 09:58 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland urges Russia to respond substantively to the Moscow Mechanism recommendations and prove they are seri...

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Sentence increase for child groomer following intervention by Solicitor General

Sentence increase for child groomer following intervention by Solicitor General

08 May 2025 - 09:14 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

A man who groomed and sexually abused a child has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened. ...

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Delivering our Plan for Change for workers

Delivering our Plan for Change for workers

08 May 2025 - 09:08 Speech

Department of Health and Social Care

The Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting spoke at the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) A...

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Helping government tackle policy challenges with expert insight

Helping government tackle policy challenges with expert insight

08 May 2025 - 08:54 News Story

Open Innovation Team

Our new overview sets out the Open Innovation Team’s approach and offer...

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Appointment of Law Commissioners to the Law Commission

Appointment of Law Commissioners to the Law Commission

08 May 2025 - 08:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Professor Solene Rowan and Professor Lisa Webley as Commissioners of...

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Tech companies urged to join drive to cut crime

Tech companies urged to join drive to cut crime

07 May 2025 - 23:10 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Top tech experts are meeting the Justice Secretary as part of a Government drive to use AI and technology to transform t...

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Prime Minister to set out vision for ‘defence dividend’ in a changed world

Prime Minister to set out vision for ‘defence dividend’ in a changed world

07 May 2025 - 23:01 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

As the nation marks VE Day, remembering the triumph of our values and the sacrifices made to secure them eight decades a...

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UK pledges support to strengthen Ukraine's justice system

UK pledges support to strengthen Ukraine's justice system

07 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

On the eve of Victory in Europe day Minister Sackman and Minister Suhak, Deputy Justice Minister of Ukraine, signed a ...

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Seafarer cadets funding secured for extra 12 months by Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Seafarer cadets funding secured for extra 12 months by Maritime and Coastguard Agency

07 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Seafarer cadets can continue to benefit from financial support for their training up until spring 2026 thanks to a 12-mo...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland: Kara Owen

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland: Kara Owen

07 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ms Kara Owen has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Ireland....

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UK Government Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Scotland

UK Government Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Scotland

07 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Scotland Office

Scottish Secretary and Minister McNeill remember all those who served. ...

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Director of Kent car sales company banned for Covid loan abuse

Director of Kent car sales company banned for Covid loan abuse

07 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Joseph Harrison, the director of South East Commercials Ltd was disqualified as a director for 12 years and ordered to r...

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Court upholds CMA’s £99m fine on pharma over excessive NHS thyroid drug prices

Court upholds CMA’s £99m fine on pharma over excessive NHS thyroid drug prices

07 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The Court of Appeal has unanimously upheld the CMA’s finding that Advanz broke the law by overcharging the NHS for essen...

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Russia has acted to obfuscate and embolden the DPRK’s unlawful pursuit of weapons of mass destruction: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia has acted to obfuscate and embolden the DPRK’s unlawful pursuit of weapons of mass destruction: UK statement at the UN Security Council

07 May 2025 - 21:35 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting ...

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Join the Open Innovation Team at Civil Service Live 2025

Join the Open Innovation Team at Civil Service Live 2025

07 May 2025 - 18:37 News Story

Open Innovation Team

Explore expert insights, practical policy support and new ideas at our Session Hub...

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The UK will continue to pay tribute to the victims of war by pressing for a just and lasting peace in response to conflicts around the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
EA steps up dry weather prep after driest spring start since 1956

EA steps up dry weather prep after driest spring start since 1956

07 May 2025 - 13:39 Press Release

Environment Agency

Driest start to spring in 69 years across England. ...

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Update on UK - Turkey trade talks

Update on UK - Turkey trade talks

07 May 2025 - 13:16 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

UK and Turkey agree on date to relaunch talks for an upgraded free trade agreement...

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Regulator investigates charity’s property and governance issues

Regulator investigates charity’s property and governance issues

07 May 2025 - 13:08 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into CG Community Council....

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Consultation launched into incinerator permit draft decision

Consultation launched into incinerator permit draft decision

07 May 2025 - 12:48 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation into its ‘minded to’ decision to issue a permit to a Teesside inciner...

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Climate change scenarios presentation kicks off AiG month

Climate change scenarios presentation kicks off AiG month

07 May 2025 - 12:20 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

Risk and climate experts from GAD have helped launch the Analysis in Government Month. ...

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New rules to sack officers guilty of gross misconduct

New rules to sack officers guilty of gross misconduct

07 May 2025 - 12:10 News Story

Home Office

Police officers to no longer be able to escape the sack for gross misconduct as major government reforms to boost standa...

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Tango Meets Tokamak: Bill Bailey talks fusion energy with UKAEA

Tango Meets Tokamak: Bill Bailey talks fusion energy with UKAEA

07 May 2025 - 12:03 Press Release

UK Atomic Energy Authority

British musician, comedian and television star Bill Bailey’s interest and passion for fusion energy saw a recent visit t...

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Cyber is a poster child for growth

Cyber is a poster child for growth

07 May 2025 - 11:08 Speech

Cabinet Office

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster spoke about the cyber threat landscape and how the government is using cyber to...

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Public Given First Look at Early Proposed Design Concepts for the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial site

Public Given First Look at Early Proposed Design Concepts for the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial site

07 May 2025 - 11:00 Press Release

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee

UK Government launches a public online exhibition showcasing the five potential design concepts for the site of the Quee...

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GLD Business Plan for 2025-2026 builds on a decade of legal excellence

GLD Business Plan for 2025-2026 builds on a decade of legal excellence

07 May 2025 - 10:43 News Story

Government Legal Department

A collection of documents related to the Government Legal Department 2025-2026 business plan....

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Cowardly criminals forced to face victims under flagship Bill

Cowardly criminals forced to face victims under flagship Bill

07 May 2025 - 10:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Victims will be better protected than ever thanks to new measures across the justice system following the introduction o...

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£50 million equipment and technology grants to boost food production and farm profitability

£50 million equipment and technology grants to boost food production and farm profitability

07 May 2025 - 09:37 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Grants will support farmers to invest in equipment and access technology, helping to boost profits, production and natur...

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Rapists and domestic abusers have sentences increased after Solicitor General intervenes

Rapists and domestic abusers have sentences increased after Solicitor General intervenes

07 May 2025 - 09:27 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

Violent offenders who abused women have had their sentences increased after Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP referred ...

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Security director convicted after working without a licence

Security director convicted after working without a licence

07 May 2025 - 09:24 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

A man who both acted as director of a security company and worked as a front line security guard without a licence has b...

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