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UK and Austria commit to work closer on illegal migration and terrorism

UK and Austria commit to work closer on illegal migration and terrorism

07 November 2023 - 13:17 News Story

Home Office

The UK and Austria have signed a statement today agreeing to closer cooperation on tackling illegal migration and terror...

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UK Statement at 7th Intergovernmental Negotiating Body

UK Statement at 7th Intergovernmental Negotiating Body

07 November 2023 - 11:45 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK opening intervention at the 7th Intergovernmental Negotiating Body. Delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and U...

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Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces - UK condemns withdrawal

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces - UK condemns withdrawal

07 November 2023 - 11:02 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK has issued a statement in response to Russia’s withdrawal from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe....

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Applications open for Open Innovation Policy Fellowship 2023/24

Applications open for Open Innovation Policy Fellowship 2023/24

07 November 2023 - 10:22 News Story

Open Innovation Team

The Open Innovation Policy Fellowship is now accepting applications for 2023/2024. The fellowship helps officials answer...

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Law Commissioner appointed

Law Commissioner appointed

07 November 2023 - 10:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Professor Alison Young as the Law Commissioner for Public Law and th...

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Local agencies struggle to prioritise early help for children and families

Local agencies struggle to prioritise early help for children and families

07 November 2023 - 09:30 Press Release

Ofsted

Ofsted, the CQC and HMICFRS have published a joint report on the multi-agency response to children and families who need...

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RSH launches consultation on updated statutory guidance

RSH launches consultation on updated statutory guidance

07 November 2023 - 09:30 News Story

Regulator of Social Housing

RSH is consulting on updated statutory guidance on its use of powers under s215 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008...

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Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group agrees next steps

Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group agrees next steps

07 November 2023 - 08:22 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Third Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (PiE) Group meeting continue discussions regarding imidacloprid and fipronil....

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New funding to fuel space sustainability

New funding to fuel space sustainability

07 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency is funding research into refuelling an upcoming mission to remove space junk, which could help prolo...

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£2.2 billion in Cost of Living Payments paid by DWP over the last eight days

£2.2 billion in Cost of Living Payments paid by DWP over the last eight days

07 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

99% of households already eligible for the second Cost of Living Payment have been directly paid £300 by the Government....

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Progress of landmark UK-Japan treaties driven forward as Defence Secretary visits Tokyo

Progress of landmark UK-Japan treaties driven forward as Defence Secretary visits Tokyo

07 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The visit is the latest in a series of high-level UK-Japan bilateral engagements this year, driving progress on two majo...

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The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Passenger Railway Services) Regulations 2023: Statement from the RPC

The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Passenger Railway Services) Regulations 2023: Statement from the RPC

07 November 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Regulatory Policy Committee

Regulatory Policy Committee statement on the impact assessment for The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Passenger Railwa...

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Minister for Europe demonstrates UK commitment to Baltic security

Minister for Europe demonstrates UK commitment to Baltic security

07 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister for Europe, Leo Docherty visits Lithuania and Latvia to reinforce UK cooperation on regional security and suppo...

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Criminal justice at the heart of the King's Speech

Criminal justice at the heart of the King's Speech

06 November 2023 - 22:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King’s Speech will keep violent criminals locked up for longer and put victims front and centre of the criminal just...

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MHRA authorises enzyme inhibitor Anastrozole to prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women

MHRA authorises enzyme inhibitor Anastrozole to prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women

06 November 2023 - 22:00 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Anastrozole is now authorised as a preventative treatment for post-menopausal women at moderate or high risk of breast c...

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Holding the flame of trusteeship high

Holding the flame of trusteeship high

06 November 2023 - 17:36 Speech

The Charity Commission

Charity Commission CEO Helen Stephenson's speech at BDO's Trustees for Change event, as part of Trustees' Week 2023....

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Space age manufacturing to boost frontline support

Space age manufacturing to boost frontline support

06 November 2023 - 17:30 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

A British SME is building the world’s first in-space manufacturing platform that will be used to create crucial componen...

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The fragile security situation in Abyei is further threatened by conflict in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The fragile security situation in Abyei is further threatened by conflict in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

06 November 2023 - 16:26 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan and South Sudan. ...

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Strike laws to be passed to protect vital public services over Christmas

Strike laws to be passed to protect vital public services over Christmas

06 November 2023 - 16:23 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Minimum service level regulations for rail workers, ambulance staff and border security staff will be laid in parliament...

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Many voices, working together, with purpose

Many voices, working together, with purpose

06 November 2023 - 14:40 Speech

The Charity Commission

Orlando Fraser's speech to Getting on Board’s Festival of Trusteeship, as part of Trustees' Week 2023....

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Sellafield site emergency exercise – Wednesday 8 November 2023

Sellafield site emergency exercise – Wednesday 8 November 2023

06 November 2023 - 13:58 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

An emergency exercise will be taking place at the Sellafield this week....

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New Transport Safety Officers to crack down on anti-social behaviour

New Transport Safety Officers to crack down on anti-social behaviour

06 November 2023 - 12:34 News Story

Department for Transport

Backed by £2.5 million of funding, specially-trained officers will enhance public safety and help prevent violence again...

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Minister Davies visits Bangor University research ship as it undergoes green retrofit
UK Biosecurity and innovation boosted with new funding award

UK Biosecurity and innovation boosted with new funding award

06 November 2023 - 10:31 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Defra and UK Research & Innovation open new fund to improve UK Biosecurity and tackle the threat of regulated plant pest...

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Suspect you have experienced a side effect or incident from a healthcare product? Submit a Yellow Card report to improve safety for everyone

Suspect you have experienced a side effect or incident from a healthcare product? Submit a Yellow Card report to improve safety for everyone

06 November 2023 - 09:35 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Whether you’re a patient, healthcare professional or carer, this year’s #MedSafetyWeek campaign is calling on you to hel...

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Family Procedure Rules Committee: practitioner member appointed

Family Procedure Rules Committee: practitioner member appointed

06 November 2023 - 09:30 News Story

Ministry of Justice

Ministers have approved the appointment of Laura Coyle as Practitioner Member of the Family Procedure Rules Committee fo...

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Family Procedure Rule Committee: solicitor member and 2 barrister members reappointed

Family Procedure Rule Committee: solicitor member and 2 barrister members reappointed

06 November 2023 - 09:30 News Story

Ministry of Justice

Ministers have approved the reappointment of Graeme Fraser, as Solicitor member, and Rhys Taylor and Poonam Bhari as Bar...

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Reminder for bereaved parents to check eligibility for financial support

Reminder for bereaved parents to check eligibility for financial support

06 November 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Bereaved parents who lost their partner between 9 April 2001 and 8 February 2023 may be eligible for a backdated governm...

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UK strengthens maritime commitment to Pacific region with Indo-Pacific Minister visit to Australia

UK strengthens maritime commitment to Pacific region with Indo-Pacific Minister visit to Australia

06 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Minister for the Indo-Pacific arrives in Sydney for a 2-day visit before travelling to New Zealand and Pacific Islan...

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Charity Commission leadership praise ‘mission critical’ trustees

Charity Commission leadership praise ‘mission critical’ trustees

06 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

The Charity Commission

Regulator CEO and Chair mark Trustees’ Week 2023...

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