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UK international risk status for BSE downgraded in huge boost to farm sector

UK international risk status for BSE downgraded in huge boost to farm sector

02 June 2025 - 12:26 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) downgrades UK’s BSE risk rating to negligible...

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Fruit and veg import checks scrapped ahead of UK-EU deal

Fruit and veg import checks scrapped ahead of UK-EU deal

02 June 2025 - 12:04 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

In advance of a new SPS agreement with EU, fruit and veg imports will require no fees or border checks - saving business...

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Sizewell A delivers landmark demolition project

Sizewell A delivers landmark demolition project

02 June 2025 - 12:00 Press Release

Nuclear Restoration Services

The turbine hall and adjoining structures at Sizewell A former nuclear power station have been safely razed to the groun...

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Electronic ID for Cattle mandatory in step forward for UK biosecurity

Electronic ID for Cattle mandatory in step forward for UK biosecurity

02 June 2025 - 08:36 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Changes introduced to cattle identification, registration, and reporting for cattle in England....

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Quiz the water experts about Taunton's bathing water quality

Quiz the water experts about Taunton's bathing water quality

02 June 2025 - 08:20 Press Release

Environment Agency

Fancied a dip in the River Tone but unsure about its water quality? Come and ask your questions and share any concerns a...

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Over 3,300 respond to SIA Get Licensed consultation

Over 3,300 respond to SIA Get Licensed consultation

02 June 2025 - 08:16 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) public consultation on proposed changes to licensing criteria receives over 3,300 ...

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Redesigned flight paths to deliver quicker, quieter flights and boost growth

Redesigned flight paths to deliver quicker, quieter flights and boost growth

01 June 2025 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Transport

Modernising our airspace will help to reduce pollution from flying and help pave the way for new technologies like flyin...

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Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines

Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines

01 June 2025 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The 2 million vulnerable people who rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help have today been urged to get in ...

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Major £5 billion technology investment accelerates UK defence innovation in a European first

Major £5 billion technology investment accelerates UK defence innovation in a European first

01 June 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

More than £4 billion drive towards autonomous systems to shape UK military future and boost export potential, supporting...

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Failed Covid contracts cost British taxpayer £1.4 billion

Failed Covid contracts cost British taxpayer £1.4 billion

01 June 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

HM Treasury

New report commissioned by Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, reveals multibillion price British taxpayers paid for reckless han...

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New UK-Moroccan partnerships to grow UK economy

New UK-Moroccan partnerships to grow UK economy

01 June 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary in Morocco to forge new business opportunities ...

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Landmark government trial shows AI could save civil servants nearly 2 weeks a year

Landmark government trial shows AI could save civil servants nearly 2 weeks a year

01 June 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

More than 20,000 civil servants took part in a government-led trial using generative AI to support their daily work – wi...

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PM's remarks on the Strategic Defence Review: 2 June 2025

PM's remarks on the Strategic Defence Review: 2 June 2025

01 June 2025 - 23:00 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

PM’s remarks on the Strategic Defence Review. ...

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Forgotten assets to help families and young people thrive

Forgotten assets to help families and young people thrive

01 June 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

First ever Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy unlocks £440 million funding...

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Companies House appoints Luisa Fulci as Director of Transformation and Business Change

Companies House appoints Luisa Fulci as Director of Transformation and Business Change

01 June 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Companies House

Luisa Fulci joins Companies House as Director of Transformation and Business Change during a key phase of digital and op...

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Minister Smyth address to Medicine 2025 conference

Minister Smyth address to Medicine 2025 conference

01 June 2025 - 23:00 Speech

Department of Health and Social Care

Minister Smyth addressed the annual conference of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP)....

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Nearly £1 billion for NHS frontline after agency spend crackdown

Nearly £1 billion for NHS frontline after agency spend crackdown

01 June 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Government crackdown on rip-off temporary staffing agencies delivers unprecedented savings, as NHS trusts are urged to e...

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Prime Minister hails trade deal successes for Scotland

Prime Minister hails trade deal successes for Scotland

01 June 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

From the Highlands to the Borders, Scottish people are set to benefit from the UK’s landmark trade deals with India, US ...

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UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review

UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review

01 June 2025 - 21:30 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The UK will build up to a dozen new attack submarines to keep Britain safe....

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New munitions factories and long-range weapons to back nearly 2000 jobs under Strategic Defence Review

New munitions factories and long-range weapons to back nearly 2000 jobs under Strategic Defence Review

31 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Procurement of up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons and £1.5 billion to build at least six munitions and energetics f...

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UK-Morocco Joint Communiqué: Strategic Dialogue 2025

UK-Morocco Joint Communiqué: Strategic Dialogue 2025

31 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Kingdom of Morocco and the United Kingdom enter an Enhanced Strategic Partnership and sign a series of agreements dr...

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Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5 billion for forces housing through upcoming Strategic Defence Review

Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5 billion for forces housing through upcoming Strategic Defence Review

30 May 2025 - 23:01 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Record additional funding for forces family housing to tackle state of accommodation, and builds on the Defence Consumer...

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Single-use vapes banned from 1 June 2025

Single-use vapes banned from 1 June 2025

30 May 2025 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Under the Government’s Plan for Change, move will stop the flood of litter on to nation’s streets and protect young peop...

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Yorkshire Water fined after pumping station sewage incident

Yorkshire Water fined after pumping station sewage incident

30 May 2025 - 18:55 Press Release

Environment Agency

Yorkshire Water has been fined £350,000 after one of its sewage pumping stations polluted a York watercourse. ...

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Government completes exit from NatWest

Government completes exit from NatWest

30 May 2025 - 17:20 Press Release

HM Treasury

Final share sale ends nearly 17 years of public ownership...

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The onus is on Russia and Putin to show they are serious about peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The onus is on Russia and Putin to show they are serious about peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

30 May 2025 - 15:19 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace...

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Insolvency Service publishes new Individual Voluntary Arrangement protocol to help protect people in debt

Insolvency Service publishes new Individual Voluntary Arrangement protocol to help protect people in debt

30 May 2025 - 13:58 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

New protocol is the result of the agency working with organisations across the sector to improve support for people cons...

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Richard Hughes nominated for reappointment as Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility

Richard Hughes nominated for reappointment as Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility

30 May 2025 - 12:00 Press Release

HM Treasury

The Chancellor today (30 May) has nominated Richard Hughes for reappointment as Chair of the Office for Budget Responsib...

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New police dog facility opens to boost real-world readiness

New police dog facility opens to boost real-world readiness

30 May 2025 - 11:39 News Story

Civil Nuclear Constabulary

Griffin Bark, a new police dog training facility, opens to prepare K9s for real-world scenarios with realistic, site-spe...

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Sir Loyd Grossman’s (CBE) term as The Royal Parks Chair extended for 9 months

Sir Loyd Grossman’s (CBE) term as The Royal Parks Chair extended for 9 months

30 May 2025 - 11:14 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has extended Sir Loyd’s third term for a further 9 months, from 01 June 2025 to 28 February 2026,...

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