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Three new wetlands created in Evenlode Valley

Three new wetlands created in Evenlode Valley

16 July 2024 - 14:51 Press Release

Environment Agency

Partnership project turns back the clock on River Evenlode. Avian ‘paradise’ created in just six months. ...

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IPO celebrates first filing in new digital service

IPO celebrates first filing in new digital service

16 July 2024 - 13:00 Press Release

Intellectual Property Office

The IPO marks a game-changing moment as the first patent is filed in new ‘One IPO’ service....

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New Defence Secretary sets out commitment to AUKUS to drive regional British growth

New Defence Secretary sets out commitment to AUKUS to drive regional British growth

16 July 2024 - 11:50 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

New Defence Secretary, John Healey, has set out Britain's commitment to the AUKUS partnership as an important driver of ...

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New measures to root out security training malpractice

New measures to root out security training malpractice

16 July 2024 - 11:05 News Story

Security Industry Authority

An update from Paul Fullwood, SIA Director of Inspections and Enforcement. Paul is leading the SIA's drive against train...

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A boost for small businesses: Defence Innovation Loans are open for applications

A boost for small businesses: Defence Innovation Loans are open for applications

16 July 2024 - 11:01 News Story

Defence and Security Accelerator

Aimed at SMEs, DASA’s Defence Innovation Loans are designed to bridge the gap between product development and commercial...

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Environment Agency invests over £950k into local angling projects

Environment Agency invests over £950k into local angling projects

16 July 2024 - 11:00 News Story

Environment Agency

By reinvesting rod licence income, the Fisheries Improvement Programme enhances habitats, improves angling facilities, a...

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Oxford flood alleviation scheme gets the go ahead

Oxford flood alleviation scheme gets the go ahead

16 July 2024 - 10:30 Press Release

Environment Agency

Planning approval for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme has been granted subject to requirements. Decision is a signi...

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UK IPO becomes a WIPO Green Partner

UK IPO becomes a WIPO Green Partner

16 July 2024 - 10:03 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

UK IPO and WIPO join forces to combat climate change. ...

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Attorney General swearing-in speech: Rt Hon Richard Hermer KC

Attorney General swearing-in speech: Rt Hon Richard Hermer KC

16 July 2024 - 09:19 Speech

Attorney General's Office

Full text of the speech given by the Rt Hon Richard Hermer KC as he was sworn in as Attorney General at the Royal Courts...

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Environment Agency urges farmers to start preparations for winter slurry storage

Environment Agency urges farmers to start preparations for winter slurry storage

16 July 2024 - 09:17 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is stepping up to support farmers facing slurry storage issues through another potentially diffic...

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UK “open for business” as Trade Secretary heads to G7

UK “open for business” as Trade Secretary heads to G7

15 July 2024 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Jonathan Reynolds will tell G7 counterparts in Italy new global approach will allow UK businesses to plan for economic g...

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Lord Chancellor swearing-in speech: Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP

Lord Chancellor swearing-in speech: Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP

15 July 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Ministry of Justice

Full text of the speech given by the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP as she was sworn in as Lord Chancellor at the Royal Court...

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New consultation on Lower Hare Farm landfill permit near Exeter

New consultation on Lower Hare Farm landfill permit near Exeter

15 July 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Environment Agency

Consultation launched by Environment Agency into landfill site proposals in Whitestone near Exeter...

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£350 million programme to upgrade RAF Lossiemouth completed

£350 million programme to upgrade RAF Lossiemouth completed

15 July 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is celebrating the completion of the Lossiemouth Development Programme (LDP) - a 6-year, £...

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New era for defence: government launches root and branch review of UK Armed Forces

New era for defence: government launches root and branch review of UK Armed Forces

15 July 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

A review has been commissioned by the Prime Minister and will be overseen by the Defence Secretary, and headed by Lord R...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Uganda: Lisa Chesney

Change of British High Commissioner to Uganda: Lisa Chesney

15 July 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ms Lisa Chesney MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Uganda....

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Transition Board moves to delivery as Welsh Secretary chairs first meeting

Transition Board moves to delivery as Welsh Secretary chairs first meeting

15 July 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

New Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens has asked for an urgent action plan to support the Tata Steel workforce as she chairs th...

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We must defend the UN Charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must defend the UN Charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

15 July 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on mul...

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Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad

Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad

15 July 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Home Office

Young people travelling to popular holiday destinations to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers ...

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New Lord Chancellor sets out measures to avert prison capacity crisis

New Lord Chancellor sets out measures to avert prison capacity crisis

15 July 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Ministry of Justice

In a major speech at HMP Five Wells, the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood KC MP set out measures to protect the public by preventi...

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Deputy Prime Minister kickstarts new devolution revolution to boost local power

Deputy Prime Minister kickstarts new devolution revolution to boost local power

15 July 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will pledge to kickstart a new devolution revolution to transfer more powers out of ...

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Environment Agency carries out flood safety exercise in Rugeley

Environment Agency carries out flood safety exercise in Rugeley

15 July 2024 - 14:28 Press Release

Environment Agency

The exercise was held to ensure robust plans are in place in case of dam failure and is part of a a nation-wide programm...

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What is the King's Speech and what does it mean for me?

What is the King's Speech and what does it mean for me?

15 July 2024 - 12:23 News Story

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Everything you need to know about the State Opening of Parliament....

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Technical difficulties with the OISC phoneline
Travel agency shut down with holidaymakers owed almost £600,000 in refunds

Travel agency shut down with holidaymakers owed almost £600,000 in refunds

15 July 2024 - 10:35 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Customers were left out of pocket, without a holiday and with no refunds provided ...

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Lincolnshire eel protection business shut down after loan abuse

Lincolnshire eel protection business shut down after loan abuse

15 July 2024 - 10:35 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Court winds-up company after Insolvency Service uncovers evidence of government loan abuse ...

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Court winds-up Manchester firm offering unlicensed insolvency practitioner services

Court winds-up Manchester firm offering unlicensed insolvency practitioner services

15 July 2024 - 10:35 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Manchester-based company believed to be offering insolvency practitioner services when it was not authorised to do so is...

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Enhancements to the HM Land Registry portal 

Enhancements to the HM Land Registry portal 

15 July 2024 - 10:04 News Story

HM Land Registry

These enhancements have been designed to support HM Land Registry customers to manage their applications in the portal b...

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Warning Over Section 19 and 22 Permits

Warning Over Section 19 and 22 Permits

15 July 2024 - 10:03 Press Release

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

In a recent public inquiry, the Senior Traffic Commissioner, Richard Turfitt, heard a case regarding the school transpor...

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Online Procedure Rule Committee launches sub-committee

Online Procedure Rule Committee launches sub-committee

15 July 2024 - 10:00 News Story

Online Procedure Rule Committee

The sub-committee includes expertise from across the civil, family and tribunals justice sector and members of the judic...

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