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British minehunting ships to bolster Ukrainian Navy as UK and Norway launch maritime support initiative

British minehunting ships to bolster Ukrainian Navy as UK and Norway launch maritime support initiative

11 December 2023 - 11:12 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The UK is to lead a new Maritime Capability Coalition alongside Norway, with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirming t...

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NDA and YGN extend partnership until 2025

NDA and YGN extend partnership until 2025

11 December 2023 - 11:01 News Story

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and the Nuclear Institute Young Generation Network (YGN) have announced they...

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Unlimited penalties introduced for those who pollute environment

Unlimited penalties introduced for those who pollute environment

11 December 2023 - 10:19 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Barclay: Unlimited financial penalties for environmental offences will mean ‘polluters always pay’....

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Public urged to stay safe during busy seal pupping season at Donna Nook

Public urged to stay safe during busy seal pupping season at Donna Nook

11 December 2023 - 10:00 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

The MOD is urging all wildlife enthusiasts heading to Donna Nook during the pupping season to be vigilant of military de...

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Five commissioners appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission

Five commissioners appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission

11 December 2023 - 09:30 News Story

Ministry of Justice

His Majesty The King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, has approved the appointment of 5 commissioners to the Judic...

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Commissioner appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission

Commissioner appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission

11 December 2023 - 09:30 News Story

Ministry of Justice

His Majesty The King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, has approved the appointment of one Commissioner to the Judi...

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New unit to crack down on firms dodging Russian sanctions

New unit to crack down on firms dodging Russian sanctions

11 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Government announces new unit to clamp down on companies evading sanctions....

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Human Rights Day 2023 and 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: summary of Lord Ahmad’s speech

Human Rights Day 2023 and 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: summary of Lord Ahmad’s speech

11 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Lord Ahmad gave a statement at a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) stakeholder event ahead of Human Righ...

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Penalty notices introduced for animal health and welfare offences

Penalty notices introduced for animal health and welfare offences

11 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New legislation introduces penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences...

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Hong Kong District Council elections 2023: FCDO statement

Hong Kong District Council elections 2023: FCDO statement

11 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement following the Hong Kong District Counc...

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Patient safety boost as medical associates to be regulated

Patient safety boost as medical associates to be regulated

11 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Government to lay legislation this week to begin process of regulating physician associates and anaesthesia associates t...

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RSH publishes TSM data return guidance for social landlords

RSH publishes TSM data return guidance for social landlords

11 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Regulator of Social Housing

The guidance sets out how social landlords need to submit their Tenant Satisfaction Measures results to the regulator. ...

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Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer at V&A ‘Made in Stoke’ event

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer at V&A ‘Made in Stoke’ event

11 December 2023 - 00:00 Speech

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer spoke at the V&A recognising Stoke's efforts to level up culture in the city and encourage...

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CMA builds on plan to support people, businesses and UK economy

CMA builds on plan to support people, businesses and UK economy

11 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Competition and Markets Authority

The CMA is inviting views on its areas of focus for 2024 to 2025. ...

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Human Rights Day 2023 and 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Foreign Secretary's speech

Human Rights Day 2023 and 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Foreign Secretary's speech

11 December 2023 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign Secretary gave a statement by video at a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) event ahead of Hu...

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South China Sea incidents, December 2023: FCDO statement

South China Sea incidents, December 2023: FCDO statement

11 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK government gave a statement in response to Chinese escalation against the Philippines in the South China Sea....

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UK announces further support for Ukraine’s efforts to bring war criminals to justice

UK announces further support for Ukraine’s efforts to bring war criminals to justice

10 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK government has announced funding to support the documentation, investigation and prosecution of war crimes in Ukr...

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Minister for the Middle East travels to Qatar for the Doha Forum

Minister for the Middle East travels to Qatar for the Doha Forum

10 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister for the Middle East Lord Ahmad is attending the Doha Forum and holding meetings with senior Qatari leaders to d...

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Supermarket essentials will no longer be linked to illegal deforestation

Supermarket essentials will no longer be linked to illegal deforestation

09 December 2023 - 00:30 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Orangutans, leopards, jaguars and other endangered species protected with new legislation to safeguard forests ...

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UK backs work to protect global water and food supplies at COP28

UK backs work to protect global water and food supplies at COP28

09 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK scales up support for sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices, and improved access to clean water in climate...

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The UK is investing $1.2 billion in effective humanitarian systems: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK is investing $1.2 billion in effective humanitarian systems: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

08 December 2023 - 17:55 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly meeting on humanitarian aid. ...

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Innovative projects to reduce metal mine pollution complete

Innovative projects to reduce metal mine pollution complete

08 December 2023 - 15:45 Press Release

Environment Agency

The first phase of 2 innovative projects to reduce metal pollution from abandoned lead and zinc mines near Middleton-in-...

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TRA to reconsider recommendation on ironing boards from Turkey

TRA to reconsider recommendation on ironing boards from Turkey

08 December 2023 - 14:38 Press Release

Trade Remedies Authority

The TRA will reconsider its recommendation to impose a countervailing duty of 4.02%, following an application from Milen...

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InFocus:  News and views from the GPA (December 2023)

InFocus: News and views from the GPA (December 2023)

08 December 2023 - 14:27 News Story

Government Property Agency

InFocus brings together news and views from across the Government Property Agency....

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New flood scheme to better protect Worcester road from flooding

New flood scheme to better protect Worcester road from flooding

08 December 2023 - 13:51 Press Release

Environment Agency

The £2.5m flood scheme will held defend 26 homes in Toronto Close, after flooding of recent years. Protection includes a...

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Laws passed to reduce strike disruption and protect public services

Laws passed to reduce strike disruption and protect public services

08 December 2023 - 13:12 News Story

Department for Transport

New laws to reduce the impact of industrial action on rail, border security and ambulance services while balancing the a...

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Scottish Secretary  statement on Court of Session judgment

Scottish Secretary statement on Court of Session judgment

08 December 2023 - 12:55 News Story

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack's statement on the Court of Session judgment...

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UKHSA urges people from ethnic minority groups to protect themselves with vaccines

UKHSA urges people from ethnic minority groups to protect themselves with vaccines

08 December 2023 - 12:13 Press Release

UK Health Security Agency

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is strongly encouraging eligible people from ethnic minority groups to book their ...

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Murcia terror attack: compensation for victims

Murcia terror attack: compensation for victims

08 December 2023 - 10:24 News Story

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

Information about claiming compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in Murcia, Spain on 17 September 20...

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Defence Minister travels to Estonia to thank troops

Defence Minister travels to Estonia to thank troops

08 December 2023 - 10:07 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Minister for Defence People and Families, Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP visited troops at Tapa Camp to thank them for the...

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