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Pair guilty after waste dumped in Norfolk

Pair guilty after waste dumped in Norfolk

09 June 2026 - 18:44 Press Release

Environment Agency

Surveillance cameras spot vehicles – five now prosecuted over village dumps...

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Government crack down on pension scams

Government crack down on pension scams

09 June 2026 - 16:02 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Pension savers will be better protected from scams under new plans announced today (Tuesday 9 June 2026), as the Governm...

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Lord Vallance speech to London Tech Week

Lord Vallance speech to London Tech Week

09 June 2026 - 15:31 Speech

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Science Minister Lord Vallance's speech to London Tech Week, Tuesday 9 June....

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24 universities and colleges awarded investment to boost student places and strengthen UK defence industry

24 universities and colleges awarded investment to boost student places and strengthen UK defence industry

09 June 2026 - 15:07 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Universities across England awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 student places, as well as help build ne...

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New powers to crack down on hostile foreign state organisations

New powers to crack down on hostile foreign state organisations

09 June 2026 - 15:07 News Story

Home Office

New powers introduced to crack down on organisations carrying out hostile activity on behalf of foreign states, includin...

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The UK is deeply concerned about the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC and neighbouring countries: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned about the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC and neighbouring countries: UK statement at the UN Security Council

09 June 2026 - 14:46 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting o...

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Environment Agency issues new permit for Davidstow creamery

Environment Agency issues new permit for Davidstow creamery

09 June 2026 - 14:37 News Story

Environment Agency

Following a public consultation, the Environment Agency has issued a permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their cream...

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New safety measures introduced to protect children around banned dog breeds

New safety measures introduced to protect children around banned dog breeds

09 June 2026 - 14:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Public protection against banned dog breeds such as XL bullies will be strengthened...

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Current inspections

Current inspections

09 June 2026 - 13:40 News Story

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication....

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Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week

Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week

09 June 2026 - 13:23 Speech

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June....

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MHRA launches AI sandbox to accelerate medicines development and improve safety

MHRA launches AI sandbox to accelerate medicines development and improve safety

09 June 2026 - 12:39 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

New AI sandbox will help make medicines safer, speed up development, and reduce reliance on animal testing....

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Nipocalimab (Imaavy) authorised to treat adults and adolescents with generalised myasthenia gravis

Nipocalimab (Imaavy) authorised to treat adults and adolescents with generalised myasthenia gravis

09 June 2026 - 12:26 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

As with all medicines, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of Nipolcalimab under close review....

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Joint statement in response to the deteriorating situation in the West Bank

Joint statement in response to the deteriorating situation in the West Bank

09 June 2026 - 12:04 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement from Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom in response to the d...

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Call for Evidence: An inspection of the Home Office’s pre-appeal review process

Call for Evidence: An inspection of the Home Office’s pre-appeal review process

09 June 2026 - 11:43 News Story

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Offi...

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UK and allies sanction networks enabling settler violence in the West Bank

UK and allies sanction networks enabling settler violence in the West Bank

09 June 2026 - 11:33 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announces co-ordinated sanctions with international partners targeting individuals and e...

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Defence Housing Service appoints Chair as new data shows military housing 'turning the corner’

Defence Housing Service appoints Chair as new data shows military housing 'turning the corner’

09 June 2026 - 11:08 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Ahead of its formal establishment next year, the Defence Housing Service appointed its interim chair, Natalie Elphicke R...

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Armed Forces personnel receive third consecutive above inflation pay rise

Armed Forces personnel receive third consecutive above inflation pay rise

09 June 2026 - 11:06 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

UK Armed Forces set to receive a 3.6% pay rise, recognising the dedication and professionalism of military personnel....

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IPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub

IPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub

09 June 2026 - 11:00 Press Release

Intellectual Property Office

New resource to strengthen IP capability and support commercialisation across the UK research sector....

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Hurst Spit and Lymington draft coastal strategy unveiled

Hurst Spit and Lymington draft coastal strategy unveiled

09 June 2026 - 10:51 News Story

Environment Agency

A draft strategy has been published to manage climate change impacts along 15km coastline between Hurst Spit and Lymingt...

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Insolvency Service continues crackdown on companies exploiting UK business register for China-based clients

Insolvency Service continues crackdown on companies exploiting UK business register for China-based clients

09 June 2026 - 10:48 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Five companies shut down this year following Insolvency Service investigations...

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Minister for Scotland Trade Mission to China

Minister for Scotland Trade Mission to China

09 June 2026 - 10:25 Press Release

Scotland Office

This week [9 June 2026] the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland is travelling to Beijing and Shanghai on...

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Birthday bunk-offs fuelling avoidable school absence

Birthday bunk-offs fuelling avoidable school absence

09 June 2026 - 10:11 Press Release

Department for Education

New analysis shows children are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday....

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Fire Safety Minister's speech at the FBU's 2026 Conference

Fire Safety Minister's speech at the FBU's 2026 Conference

09 June 2026 - 10:08 Speech

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The Minister Samantha Dixon set out plans to reform the fire and rescue sector and deliver changes to set the sector up ...

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the AI Adoption Summit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the AI Adoption Summit

09 June 2026 - 09:15 Speech

HM Treasury

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered a speech at the AI Adoption Summit....

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Fire Safety Minister's speech at the LGA's 2026 Fire Conference

Fire Safety Minister's speech at the LGA's 2026 Fire Conference

09 June 2026 - 09:03 Speech

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Fire Safety Minister Samantha Dixon reaffirmed plans to reform fire and rescue services to boost professionalism and ens...

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Government boost for local cricket facilities to mark launch of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Government boost for local cricket facilities to mark launch of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

09 June 2026 - 09:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Cricket fans old and new will soon be able to play the sport throughout the year, as the Government has marked the start...

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Companies House to bring in changes to accounts filing from April 2028

Companies House to bring in changes to accounts filing from April 2028

09 June 2026 - 08:51 News Story

Companies House

Small companies and micro-entities to file profit and loss accounts but can opt out of publication. All companies will n...

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New concierge service and visa scheme unveiled to help Britain’s fastest-growing firms scale and attract talent

New concierge service and visa scheme unveiled to help Britain’s fastest-growing firms scale and attract talent

09 June 2026 - 08:46 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Concierge service for business launched as part of mission to bring about the UK's first trillion-dollar firm....

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RSH starts discussion to help sector achieve more and better social homes

RSH starts discussion to help sector achieve more and better social homes

09 June 2026 - 08:30 Press Release

Regulator of Social Housing

RSH is looking to engage with the sector to achieve more and better social homes...

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We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles

We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles

09 June 2026 - 08:06 News Story

Government Office for Science

Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making....

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