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Former police officer’s sentence increased for relationship with abuse victim

Former police officer’s sentence increased for relationship with abuse victim

29 July 2026 - 16:30 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

An ex-Dorset police officer found guilty of gross misconduct for pursuing an intimate relationship with a domestic abuse...

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New Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board

New Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board

29 July 2026 - 16:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

Ruth Evans has been appointed as the new Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board. ...

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MHRA clarifies regulatory status of ambient voice technologies used in the NHS

MHRA clarifies regulatory status of ambient voice technologies used in the NHS

29 July 2026 - 15:34 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has published guidance, developed in close partnership with NHS ...

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Park transformed after Brighouse flood scheme works

Park transformed after Brighouse flood scheme works

29 July 2026 - 15:29 Press Release

Environment Agency

New flood storage areas and other measures will hold up to 8,900 cubic metres of water during storms at Wellholme Park....

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Inquest Training Course Survey

Inquest Training Course Survey

29 July 2026 - 15:24 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

We are seeking views on the criteria for training courses for Inquests....

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Time is not on Russia's side: UK statement to the OSCE

Time is not on Russia's side: UK statement to the OSCE

29 July 2026 - 15:11 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Senior Military Advisor, Col Joby Rimmer, marks the close of the trimester by condemning Russia's continued war against ...

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£750,000 to launch aviation careers for diverse young talent

£750,000 to launch aviation careers for diverse young talent

29 July 2026 - 14:56 Press Release

Department for Transport

Scheme helps break down barriers and empower more young people to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace....

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Reckless driver’s sentence increased after killing two in high-speed crash

Reckless driver’s sentence increased after killing two in high-speed crash

29 July 2026 - 14:22 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

A young driver who killed two people in a car crash after speeding had her sentence increased following the Attorney Gen...

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MOJ Lawtech Grant Competition Phase III

MOJ Lawtech Grant Competition Phase III

29 July 2026 - 13:58 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has launched a competition to award funding for the third phase of the LawtechUK programme...

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Prime Minister's speech on social care - 29 July 2026

Prime Minister's speech on social care - 29 July 2026

29 July 2026 - 13:38 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a speech on social care this morning in Golders Green....

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Northern Ireland moves to tackle obesity with new restrictions on unhealthy food promotions

Northern Ireland moves to tackle obesity with new restrictions on unhealthy food promotions

29 July 2026 - 12:39 News Story

Food Standards Agency

The DoH and FSA have launched a consultation on restricting the promotion and placement of food and drink high in fat, s...

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Drought declared in half of England

Drought declared in half of England

29 July 2026 - 11:57 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Seven areas of England now officially in drought after record low rainfall and exceptionally high temperatures....

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MMO steps up measures to protect vulnerable seahorse species

MMO steps up measures to protect vulnerable seahorse species

29 July 2026 - 11:29 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking to improve understanding across the country of the legal protections...

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MMO steps up activities to protect vulnerable seahorse species

MMO steps up activities to protect vulnerable seahorse species

29 July 2026 - 11:29 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking to improve understanding across the country of the legal protections...

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Beat the heat: MHRA urges people to take extra care with medical devices this summer

Beat the heat: MHRA urges people to take extra care with medical devices this summer

29 July 2026 - 11:22 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Simple steps to help keep your essential medical equipment working safely when temperatures rise....

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

29 July 2026 - 11:22 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

29 July 2026 - 11:09 News Story

Central Arbitration Committee

The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC....

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PM sets out new path to fix social care together: 29 July 2026

PM sets out new path to fix social care together: 29 July 2026

29 July 2026 - 10:44 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister has set out his commitment to end decades of political drift on social care and fix the system so tha...

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Appointments made to the Board of Natural England

Appointments made to the Board of Natural England

29 July 2026 - 10:42 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Kunle Barker and Tom Sleigh confirmed as new members...

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Equal pay system to be improved as government launches consultation process

Equal pay system to be improved as government launches consultation process

29 July 2026 - 10:01 Press Release

Office for Equality and Opportunity

Government launches consultation, inviting businesses, workers, and civil society to help shape the next steps on equal...

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CMA investigates Microsoft over marketing of subscription plans

CMA investigates Microsoft over marketing of subscription plans

29 July 2026 - 10:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

Investigation will examine whether customers were misled about Microsoft 365 subscription options and paid more as a res...

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Birmingham fraudster secured Covid support for company which never traded

Birmingham fraudster secured Covid support for company which never traded

29 July 2026 - 09:05 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

He also misused all the funds he fraudulently applied for...

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Anniversary Statement: Cessna 210L, N1110S

Anniversary Statement: Cessna 210L, N1110S

29 July 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Loss of control after engine failure on approach, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 29 July 2025...

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Funding boost for British companies to supercharge UK munitions production

Funding boost for British companies to supercharge UK munitions production

29 July 2026 - 08:30 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

22 companies, including British SMEs, will receive contracts worth up to £300,000 each to carry out feasibility studies ...

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Small and micro food businesses show strong commitment to food safety

Small and micro food businesses show strong commitment to food safety

29 July 2026 - 08:30 Press Release

Food Standards Agency

Small and micro food businesses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are demonstrating a strong commitment to food...

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RSH finds serious failings with Aves Housing and YMCA Thames Gateway

RSH finds serious failings with Aves Housing and YMCA Thames Gateway

29 July 2026 - 08:30 Press Release

Regulator of Social Housing

RSH published 20 regulatory judgements today, as part of its regular batch of outcomes from inspections and responsive e...

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King Charles III England Coast Path reaches the Stour estuary

King Charles III England Coast Path reaches the Stour estuary

28 July 2026 - 23:01 News Story

Natural England

A 13-mile walking route along the Suffolk side of the Stour estuary has opened, connecting Cattawade to Shotley Gate....

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PM: Time for problem-solving, not point-scoring

PM: Time for problem-solving, not point-scoring

28 July 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Visiting a care home today [Wednesday 29th July], the Prime Minister will say he is making the choice to fix the broken ...

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FCDO statement on democratic governance, civic space and human rights in Nicaragua

FCDO statement on democratic governance, civic space and human rights in Nicaragua

28 July 2026 - 21:11 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

An FCDO statement on recent declarations by the Nicaraguan authorities about elections....

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Pay rise for Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel supporting Royal Navy operations 

Pay rise for Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel supporting Royal Navy operations 

28 July 2026 - 19:49 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Agreement with maritime trade unions secures above inflationary pay rise and improved conditions for Royal Fleet Auxilia...

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