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Concern regarding Georgia's Transparency of Foreign Influence Law: Joint statement to the OSCE

Concern regarding Georgia's Transparency of Foreign Influence Law: Joint statement to the OSCE

30 May 2024 - 11:11 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland delivers a statement on behalf of UK and Canada calling on the government of Georgia to withdraw its ...

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Russia's bombardment of Kharkiv is having an appalling impact on the region’s civilians:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's bombardment of Kharkiv is having an appalling impact on the region’s civilians: UK statement to the OSCE

30 May 2024 - 09:29 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's disregard for Kharkiv's civilian population as it bombards residential areas and ot...

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Oak processionary moth – warning issued ahead of hatching season

Oak processionary moth – warning issued ahead of hatching season

30 May 2024 - 09:05 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Public and construction trade vigilance needed as greatest risk period for oak processionary moth (OPM) begins....

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AAIB Report: Schleicher ASW 24, G-CHBB, on 16 August 2023

AAIB Report: Schleicher ASW 24, G-CHBB, on 16 August 2023

30 May 2024 - 09:02 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Report into a fatal accident involving a Schleicher ASW 24 (G-CHBB) at Dunstable Airfield, Bedfordshire, 16 August 2023...

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Sellafield site emergency exercise – Tuesday 4 June 2024

Sellafield site emergency exercise – Tuesday 4 June 2024

30 May 2024 - 08:35 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

An emergency exercise will take place at Sellafield on the evening of Tuesday, 4 June 2024....

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Over 465,000 Russian personnel killed or wounded since 2022 – a terrible human loss for Russians: UK statement to the OSCE

Over 465,000 Russian personnel killed or wounded since 2022 – a terrible human loss for Russians: UK statement to the OSCE

30 May 2024 - 07:56 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, adds that despite the staggering costs to Russia, Putin is no closer to sub...

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State Opening of Parliament to take place on 17 July 2024

State Opening of Parliament to take place on 17 July 2024

29 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Parliament has been dissolved. The new Parliament has been called to meet on Tuesday 9 July 2024....

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Guilty verdict of the ‘NSL 47’ in Hong Kong: UK statement

Guilty verdict of the ‘NSL 47’ in Hong Kong: UK statement

29 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan issued a statement on the guilty verdict of some of the ‘NSL 47’ acti...

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Chris Train OBE appointed as new Chair of Sellafield Ltd

Chris Train OBE appointed as new Chair of Sellafield Ltd

29 May 2024 - 09:00 News Story

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

The NDA has today announced that Chris Train OBE has been appointed as the Chair of Sellafield Ltd. ...

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Myanmar’s children are bearing the brunt of this crisis: UK statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UK-hosted UN Arria meeting on youth and children in Myanmar.
4th International Small Island Developing States Conference: UK statement

4th International Small Island Developing States Conference: UK statement

28 May 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Lord Benyon, Minister of State for Climate, Environment and Energy, gave the UK's national statement at the Small Island...

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Parties to armed conflicts have obligations to protect local and national aid workers: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Parties to armed conflicts have obligations to protect local and national aid workers: UK statement at the UN Security Council

28 May 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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New restrictions on puberty blockers

New restrictions on puberty blockers

28 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Department of Health and Social Care

New regulations restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones to children and young people under 1...

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The United Kingdom is appalled by the deeply distressing scenes emerging from Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is appalled by the deeply distressing scenes emerging from Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council

28 May 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East. ...

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Sir Robert Francis’s Statement of Intent

Sir Robert Francis’s Statement of Intent

28 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Infected Blood Compensation Authority

A statement of intent from Sir Robert Francis, IBCA's interim Chair....

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North Korea failed satellite launch on 27 May 2024: FCDO statement

North Korea failed satellite launch on 27 May 2024: FCDO statement

28 May 2024 - 18:14 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Following North Korea’s failed satellite launch on 27 May, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesper...

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Women’s participation as leaders, negotiators and peacebuilders greatly enhances the chances of long-lasting peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Officer Of The Cheshire Regiment Killed In World War One Laid To Rest In France

Officer Of The Cheshire Regiment Killed In World War One Laid To Rest In France

28 May 2024 - 09:26 News Story

Ministry of Defence

A young soldier who worked as a schoolteacher and played for Bolton Wanderers Football Club has finally been laid to res...

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HMS Duncan deploys to the Red Sea to protect shipping routes

HMS Duncan deploys to the Red Sea to protect shipping routes

26 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The Type 45 destroyed sailed from Portsmouth today to relieve her sister ship, HMS Diamond...

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Leasehold reforms become law

Leasehold reforms become law

24 May 2024 - 20:45 News Story

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has become law today. ...

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Infected Blood Compensation body and Victims and Prisoners Bill become law

Infected Blood Compensation body and Victims and Prisoners Bill become law

24 May 2024 - 20:03 Press Release

Cabinet Office

An update on the Infected Blood Compensation body and Victims and Prisoners Bill. ...

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Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act receives Royal Assent

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act receives Royal Assent

24 May 2024 - 19:38 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has become law after receiving Royal Assent. ...

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Six new trustees appointed to the Theatres Trust board.

Six new trustees appointed to the Theatres Trust board.

24 May 2024 - 19:30 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Vicky Browning, Anna Collins, Liam Evans-Ford, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Saratha Rajeswara...

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New Maritime and Coastguard Chair appointed

New Maritime and Coastguard Chair appointed

24 May 2024 - 19:26 News Story

Department for Transport

Lord Stevens of Birmingham appointed Non-Executive Chair of MCA....

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Levelling Up Partnership funding confirmed

Levelling Up Partnership funding confirmed

24 May 2024 - 18:23 News Story

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Five areas in England and Scotland have agreed details of their Levelling Up Partnership funding....

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Secretary of State announces Boundary Commission re-appointment

Secretary of State announces Boundary Commission re-appointment

24 May 2024 - 17:33 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

NI Secretary, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the re-appointment of Vilma Patterson to the Boundary Commiss...

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A1 in Northumberland – Morpeth to Ellingham development consent decision announced

A1 in Northumberland – Morpeth to Ellingham development consent decision announced

24 May 2024 - 16:54 Press Release

Planning Inspectorate

The A1 in Northumberland – Morpeth to Ellingham application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary ...

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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme re-opens following high demand

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme re-opens following high demand

24 May 2024 - 15:41 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

An extra £2 million of funding has been made available to support the sustainability, productivity and resilience of Eng...

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Anglian Water Services Ltd convicted in Environment Agency case

Anglian Water Services Ltd convicted in Environment Agency case

24 May 2024 - 15:41 Press Release

Environment Agency

Anglian Water Services Ltd found guilty of failing, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement to provide r...

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Interim Chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointment extended

Interim Chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointment extended

24 May 2024 - 15:23 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Cath Denholm’s appointment as Interim Chair has been extended...

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