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UK aid delivered to Gaza shore

UK aid delivered to Gaza shore

16 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The first shelter coverage kits have arrived using the US-built temporary pier today (17 May 2024)....

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North Korea ballistic missile launches on 17 May 2024: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 17 May 2024: FCDO statement

16 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Following North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 17 May, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokes...

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Teachers’ access to high quality training variable and reliant on access to ‘Golden Thread’ reforms

Teachers’ access to high quality training variable and reliant on access to ‘Golden Thread’ reforms

16 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Ofsted

Ofsted has today published the findings from phase 2 of its independent review of teachers’ professional development in ...

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A successful negotiation is the best route to get all hostages returned to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council

A successful negotiation is the best route to get all hostages returned to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council

16 May 2024 - 21:14 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council Arria Meeting on condemning hostage-taking in Israel....

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Progress of UK-EU Agreement in Respect of Gibraltar: Joint statement

Progress of UK-EU Agreement in Respect of Gibraltar: Joint statement

16 May 2024 - 18:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

A joint statement from the UK, European Commission, Spain and Gibraltar following talks today (16 May) in Brussels....

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M3 Junction 9 Improvement development consent decision announced

M3 Junction 9 Improvement development consent decision announced

16 May 2024 - 17:49 Press Release

Planning Inspectorate

The M3 Junction 9 Improvement application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Trans...

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Now is the time to transition to a new partnership between Iraq and the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Now is the time to transition to a new partnership between Iraq and the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

16 May 2024 - 16:51 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Laura Dix at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq. ...

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UK and Bangladesh sign agreement to tackle illegal migration

UK and Bangladesh sign agreement to tackle illegal migration

16 May 2024 - 16:28 News Story

Home Office

The government has signed a new agreement with Bangladesh to speed up the removal of migrants with no right to be in the...

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£85 million pledged to tackle antibiotic emergency

£85 million pledged to tackle antibiotic emergency

16 May 2024 - 16:16 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Funding of £85 million will be announced at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growin...

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Infectious disease safety measures reminder to Hajj pilgrims

Infectious disease safety measures reminder to Hajj pilgrims

16 May 2024 - 16:00 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

The UKHSA and NaTHNaC issue an annual reminder to those embarking on Hajj and Umrah journeys to be aware of infectious d...

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Angler lands £443 fine after fishing illegally in Bedfordshire

Angler lands £443 fine after fishing illegally in Bedfordshire

16 May 2024 - 15:30 Press Release

Environment Agency

An angler has been fined £443 after being caught fishing illegally in Bedfordshire. ...

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Dangerous sexual predator has sentence increased

Dangerous sexual predator has sentence increased

16 May 2024 - 14:50 News Story

Attorney General's Office

The Court of Appeal has increased the sentence of a dangerous sexual predator after it was referred under the Unduly Le...

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10 New Design Code Pathfinder areas

10 New Design Code Pathfinder areas

16 May 2024 - 14:31 News Story

Closed organisation: Office for Place

The Office for Place is funding and supporting 10 new areas in England as part of the Design Code Pathfinder Programme....

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Tiered Pre-Application Service introduced for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

Tiered Pre-Application Service introduced for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

16 May 2024 - 14:08 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

The Planning Inspectorate launches tiered pre-application service, with full cost recovery and smoother examinations....

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Georgia's Law on the Transparency of Foreign Influence: UK statement to the OSCE

Georgia's Law on the Transparency of Foreign Influence: UK statement to the OSCE

16 May 2024 - 14:08 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland reiterates UK support for Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations and urges it to withdraw the Law on Tra...

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Sellafield Women's Engineering Society recognised at UK Awards

Sellafield Women's Engineering Society recognised at UK Awards

16 May 2024 - 13:54 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

A win for Sellafield Ltd’s ‘Women’s Engineering Society’ at this year’s Women in Nuclear UK Awards 2024....

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Russia skews economy in effort to prop up its war machine:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia skews economy in effort to prop up its war machine: UK statement to the OSCE

16 May 2024 - 12:39 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s economy is running hot in a war that is projected to cost Russia hal...

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Podcast exploring relationship with the sea to be broadcast

Podcast exploring relationship with the sea to be broadcast

16 May 2024 - 12:08 Press Release

Natural England

The Connecting Shores podcast exploring young people of colour's relationship with the sea is set to be broadcast on BBC...

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MHRA announces dedicated new team to support the international community in tackling antimicrobial resistance

MHRA announces dedicated new team to support the international community in tackling antimicrobial resistance

16 May 2024 - 12:03 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Backed by a new award of £1.8 million, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is to establish a ...

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Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 16 May 2024

Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 16 May 2024

16 May 2024 - 12:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron and European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šef?ovi? gave a joint UK-EU sta...

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Shocking case of unlawful operation

Shocking case of unlawful operation

16 May 2024 - 11:11 News Story

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, Miles Dorrington recently heard the case of Zlatko Mitrov and UK Vans and Pa...

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Pharmacists who illegally supplied more than 55 million doses of controlled drugs sentenced

Pharmacists who illegally supplied more than 55 million doses of controlled drugs sentenced

16 May 2024 - 10:16 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Two pharmacists who sold ‘industrial’ quantities of Class C controlled drugs were yesterday sentenced to two years’ impr...

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The Russian Federation’s malign activities and interference: UK statement to the OSCE

The Russian Federation’s malign activities and interference: UK statement to the OSCE

16 May 2024 - 10:15 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland outlines measures that the UK is taking in response to Russia’s malign activity and interference....

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Russia must stop its attacks against first responders and healthcare facilities:  UK statement to OSCE

Russia must stop its attacks against first responders and healthcare facilities: UK statement to OSCE

16 May 2024 - 09:45 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's attacks against healthcare workers and facilities, including "double tap" strikes, ...

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Improving UK cyber resilience: AI, software and skills

Improving UK cyber resilience: AI, software and skills

16 May 2024 - 09:30 Speech

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Tech Minister Saqib Bhatti's speech to the National Cyber Security Centre's CyberUK 2024 conference in Birmingham....

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The future space environment

The future space environment

16 May 2024 - 09:05 News Story

National Space Operations Centre

As our planet becomes increasingly reliant on space, the UK is working to be at the forefront of space protection and su...

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Anniversary Statement: DA 40NG, G-LDGB, 16 May 2023

Anniversary Statement: DA 40NG, G-LDGB, 16 May 2023

16 May 2024 - 09:03 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Door detached in flight, 3 nm north-west of Oxford Airport, 16 May 2023...

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AAIB Report: ATR 72-202, G-NPTF, on 17 January 2023

AAIB Report: ATR 72-202, G-NPTF, on 17 January 2023

16 May 2024 - 09:01 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Report into a serious incident involving an ATR 72-202 (G-NPTF) which suffered significant electrical issues and loss of...

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Brexit freedoms used to slash red tape for businesses

Brexit freedoms used to slash red tape for businesses

16 May 2024 - 09:01 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Business Secretary raises the bar for any new business regulations, in the latest step to help British businesses flouri...

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Appointment of Bishop of Sodor and Man: 16 May 2024

Appointment of Bishop of Sodor and Man: 16 May 2024

16 May 2024 - 09:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Patricia Hillas for election as Bishop of Sodor and Man. ...

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