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Roadmap published to accelerate growth in port towns and cities

Roadmap published to accelerate growth in port towns and cities

22 December 2023 - 16:12 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

The UK Government has announced an action plan of over 50 measures to further accelerate the success of Freeports - a po...

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CMA wins legal challenge in emergency services case

CMA wins legal challenge in emergency services case

22 December 2023 - 14:33 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The CAT, in a unanimous decision, has upheld the CMA’s finding that Motorola was excessively pricing due to its virtuall...

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Paris terror attack: compensation for victims

Paris terror attack: compensation for victims

22 December 2023 - 14:33 News Story

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

Information about claiming compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in Paris France on 2 December 2022....

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Consultations on transfer of PCC functions to two regional mayors

Consultations on transfer of PCC functions to two regional mayors

22 December 2023 - 13:20 News Story

Home Office

Government to consult on transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner functions to West Midlands and South Yorkshire Mayors...

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Significant intervention to cap rail fares comes as government delivers target to halve inflation

Significant intervention to cap rail fares comes as government delivers target to halve inflation

22 December 2023 - 11:33 News Story

Department for Transport

Fare increases capped at 4.9% and will not increase until 3 March 2024....

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Catch recording changes

Catch recording changes

22 December 2023 - 11:00 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Changes to a key section of the catch recording app and website are being planned to enable fishermen to record when ret...

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Last Northumberland stretch of the England Coast Path opens

Last Northumberland stretch of the England Coast Path opens

22 December 2023 - 10:49 Press Release

Natural England

The last stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path in Northumberland officially opened in August, adding 38 miles (...

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UK music strikes festive chord Down Under thanks to new trade deal

UK music strikes festive chord Down Under thanks to new trade deal

22 December 2023 - 10:10 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The UK’s trade deal with Australia is ringing in festive cheer this year, having helped British music companies expand D...

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NRS sites donate food and essentials to help foodbanks across the country

NRS sites donate food and essentials to help foodbanks across the country

22 December 2023 - 09:16 News Story

Nuclear Restoration Services

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) has donated essential items, treats and Christmas gifts to foodbanks across the UK....

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Nearly 5,000 churches across the United Kingdom benefit from £42 million conservation fund

Nearly 5,000 churches across the United Kingdom benefit from £42 million conservation fund

22 December 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme supporting the protection of religious buildings representing all faiths and denom...

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Over 70 pubs, theatres and museums rescued by government package

Over 70 pubs, theatres and museums rescued by government package

22 December 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

UK Government announces £25 million of levelling up funding to save cherished places like pubs, theatres and museums thr...

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Simpler road signs to protect small animals and boost safety

Simpler road signs to protect small animals and boost safety

22 December 2023 - 00:01 News Story

Department for Transport

Changes will help protect crossing routes for hedgehogs and other small animals, particularly on rural roads in England....

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The UK supports Security Council resolution 2720 on aid to Gaza

The UK supports Security Council resolution 2720 on aid to Gaza

22 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Today, 22 December 2023, the UK voted in favour of United Nations Security Council resolution 2720 calling for expanded ...

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Welsh projects' success in latest round of Community Ownership Fund

Welsh projects' success in latest round of Community Ownership Fund

22 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

A pub and museum, both in North East Wales, will receive a share of £440,000 in UK Government funding. ...

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GAD shares expertise at ISSA global social security conference

GAD shares expertise at ISSA global social security conference

22 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

GAD Senior Consulting Actuary, Chris Morley, addressed the conference on the importance of illustrating risk to assess t...

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African Union peace support operations play an important role in delivering peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

African Union peace support operations play an important role in delivering peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

21 December 2023 - 21:59 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Africa. ...

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The Secretary of State appoints new members to The Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

The Secretary of State appoints new members to The Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

21 December 2023 - 17:00 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of a new Chair and members to the Parades Comm...

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WTO General Council Dec 2023. UK statement on International Trade Centre

WTO General Council Dec 2023. UK statement on International Trade Centre

21 December 2023 - 16:45 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, spoke about the ITC at the World Trade Orga...

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Warning after rise in extremely drug-resistant Shigella

Warning after rise in extremely drug-resistant Shigella

21 December 2023 - 16:45 Press Release

UK Health Security Agency

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports a concerning rise in Shigella cases, a gut infection that causes diarrhoea...

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UK steps up humanitarian aid commitments to Gaza

UK steps up humanitarian aid commitments to Gaza

21 December 2023 - 16:37 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign Secretary will visit Al Arish as the UK continues to urge Israel to increase the flow of aid into Gaza throu...

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Tidal surge to cause potential flooding on The Broads

Tidal surge to cause potential flooding on The Broads

21 December 2023 - 16:08 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is warning of potential flooding on The Norfolk Broads and the Norfolk and Suffolk coast this aft...

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Older people set to benefit from specialist later living communities after Homes England partners with NatWest Group to provide funding for Adlington Retirement Living

Older people set to benefit from specialist later living communities after Homes England partners with NatWest Group to provide funding for Adlington Retirement Living

21 December 2023 - 15:39 News Story

Homes England

Living provisions for the elderly are set to receive a boost as Homes England and NatWest Group agree a £75m development...

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Over £1 billion generated from more efficient use of Government property

Over £1 billion generated from more efficient use of Government property

21 December 2023 - 14:23 Press Release

Cabinet Office

New figures, published today in the Government Estate Annual Data Publication, confirm £1.1 billion of property sales ha...

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Tariffs on electric vehicles avoided as UK and EU extend trade rules

Tariffs on electric vehicles avoided as UK and EU extend trade rules

21 December 2023 - 13:41 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The UK and EU have agreed to extend trade rules on electric vehicles until the end of 2026 to keep costs down for manufa...

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Overseas property ownership register tops 30,000 registrations

Overseas property ownership register tops 30,000 registrations

21 December 2023 - 13:00 Press Release

Companies House

The milestone figure has been reached following the register’s launch at Companies House last year. ...

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CMA announces new Deputy General Counsel

CMA announces new Deputy General Counsel

21 December 2023 - 12:18 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The CMA has appointed Jessica Radke to the new post of Deputy General Counsel. ...

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Three Trustees reappointed to the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Three Trustees reappointed to the Victoria & Albert Museum.

21 December 2023 - 12:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Prime Minister has reappointed Allegra Berman, Amanda Levete, and Amanda Spielman as Trustees to the Victoria & Albe...

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UK Export Finance and Export Finance Australia enhance relationship

UK Export Finance and Export Finance Australia enhance relationship

21 December 2023 - 10:48 Press Release

UK Export Finance

UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Export Finance Australia (EFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) deepening co...

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Announcement of crawfish fishery closures in 2024

Announcement of crawfish fishery closures in 2024

21 December 2023 - 10:04 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Building on recent announcements relating to the move to a harmonised MCRS for crawfish and publication of the crab and ...

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Celebrating the Seas-on of Christmas

Celebrating the Seas-on of Christmas

21 December 2023 - 09:36 News Story

Department for Transport

Maritime sector working round the clock since September to deliver Christmas to households across the UK....

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