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Full implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement is essential for lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Full implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement is essential for lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

22 April 2025 - 15:08 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting ...

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New DHSC Permanent Secretary Appointed

New DHSC Permanent Secretary Appointed

22 April 2025 - 15:02 News Story

Cabinet Office

Samantha Jones has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health and Social Care...

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Appointments made to the Forestry Commission Board

Appointments made to the Forestry Commission Board

22 April 2025 - 14:16 News Story

Forestry Commission

Kate Cheetham has been appointed to the board and Jennie Price and Peter Latham are reappointed...

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Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland application to cease as a recognised professional body for insolvency practitioners

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland application to cease as a recognised professional body for insolvency practitioners

22 April 2025 - 13:41 News Story

The Insolvency Service

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland has applied to the Secretary of State for Business to give up its status a...

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Despatch of CRM12 forms for duty rotas starting 1 October begins

Despatch of CRM12 forms for duty rotas starting 1 October begins

22 April 2025 - 13:34 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

The sending out CRM12s to providers who have verified their tenders in stage 1 of the crime procurement process has begu...

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DBS launches new manual ID guidance for DBS checks

DBS launches new manual ID guidance for DBS checks

22 April 2025 - 13:15 News Story

Disclosure and Barring Service

DBS has launched refreshed manual ID guidance for Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks. ...

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Brazilian teak plantation investments boss banned after customers lost more than £8.5 million

Brazilian teak plantation investments boss banned after customers lost more than £8.5 million

22 April 2025 - 10:16 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Director banned following Insolvency Service investigation into sale of investment bonds ...

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Marstacimab approved to treat patients aged 12 years and above (weighing at least 35 kg) with haemophilia A or B
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Netherlands: Chris Rampling

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Netherlands: Chris Rampling

22 April 2025 - 09:51 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Chris Rampling has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in succession to Ms Joan...

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Free breakfast clubs roll out as costs for families cut by £8,000

Free breakfast clubs roll out as costs for families cut by £8,000

21 April 2025 - 23:01 News Story

Department for Education

Thousands of children to attend free breakfast clubs across the country today, as government delivers its manifesto comm...

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Chair appointed for public inquiry into Nottingham attack

Chair appointed for public inquiry into Nottingham attack

21 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Former senior circuit judge, Her Honour (HH) Deborah Taylor, has been appointed by the Lord Chancellor to chair the stat...

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Independent review turns to tackling Britain’s biggest crime

Independent review turns to tackling Britain’s biggest crime

21 April 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Home Office

Jonathan Fisher KC has begun work on part 2 of his Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences....

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UK-Ukraine TechBridge Industry Third Steering Board Communiqué

UK-Ukraine TechBridge Industry Third Steering Board Communiqué

21 April 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

The Industry Steering Board for UK-Ukraine TechBridge met on 20 March 2025....

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Two new Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for
England and Wales

Two new Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales

21 April 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Tasnim Khalid and Alan Mather as Board Members to the Charity Commission for Englan...

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One year until Making Tax Digital for Income Tax launches

One year until Making Tax Digital for Income Tax launches

21 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts in April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,00...

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UK to step up military partnership with New Zealand as both countries drive forward defence and security agenda

UK to step up military partnership with New Zealand as both countries drive forward defence and security agenda

21 April 2025 - 21:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The UK is set to deepen defence and security ties with New Zealand as the Prime Minster strengthens alliances abroad to ...

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PM call with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 21 April 2025

PM call with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 21 April 2025

21 April 2025 - 16:27 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre this afternoon....

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PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 21 April 2025

PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 21 April 2025

21 April 2025 - 16:27 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon....

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The UK firmly rejects all acts designed to destabilise Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK firmly rejects all acts designed to destabilise Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

21 April 2025 - 15:37 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti....

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Statement from the Prime Minister following the death of Pope Francis

Statement from the Prime Minister following the death of Pope Francis

21 April 2025 - 10:21 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Statement from the Prime Minister following the death of Pope Francis...

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Half-masting of flags following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis

Half-masting of flags following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis

21 April 2025 - 09:53 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Flags will be flown at half mast on UK Government Buildings today until 20.00hrs on Tuesday 22nd of April 2025 ...

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UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near NATO’s eastern flank

UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near NATO’s eastern flank

20 April 2025 - 12:24 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

UK fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace ...

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Parents get 95 hours back as free Breakfast Clubs are rolled out

Parents get 95 hours back as free Breakfast Clubs are rolled out

19 April 2025 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Education

First 750 breakfast clubs to rollout from Tuesday, delivering on government’s manifesto commitment and promise to put mo...

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Experimental AI could help councils meet housing targets by digitising records

Experimental AI could help councils meet housing targets by digitising records

18 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

A new AI tool aims to modernise council planning by replacing outdated paper systems with high-quality digital data, ena...

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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 18 April 2025

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 18 April 2025

18 April 2025 - 16:44 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to the President of the United States Donald Trump....

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Victory inn Europe! Pubs to stay open later as part of VE 80 Celebrations

Victory inn Europe! Pubs to stay open later as part of VE 80 Celebrations

17 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Pub goers will be able to raise a toast to veterans for an extra two hours to celebrate next month’s historic 80th anniv...

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Homes fit for heroes: Raft of new measures to improve military family housing

Homes fit for heroes: Raft of new measures to improve military family housing

17 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Living conditions for families in military housing will be transformed under a new Consumer Charter, as Defence Secretar...

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Senior Traffic Commissioner launches consultation to review approach in determining a driver’s suitability

Senior Traffic Commissioner launches consultation to review approach in determining a driver’s suitability

17 April 2025 - 16:09 Press Release

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

Industry regulator seeks views on revised Statutory Guidance and Statutory Directions....

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The UK is deeply concerned by the destabilising activities of Libyan security actors and armed groups: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned by the destabilising activities of Libyan security actors and armed groups: UK statement at the UN Security Council

17 April 2025 - 14:59 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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Man who stabbed two strangers has sentence more than doubled after intervention by the Solicitor General

Man who stabbed two strangers has sentence more than doubled after intervention by the Solicitor General

17 April 2025 - 14:47 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

A man who stabbed two people with a kitchen knife has his sentence increased to a decade after it was referred under the...

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