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Government plans new powers to close down charities peddling extremism

Government plans new powers to close down charities peddling extremism

09 March 2026 - 16:50 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Powers are in addition to an imminent consultation that will road-test plans to ban leaders who use their positions to p...

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Infected Blood Memorial Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday 19 May 2026

Infected Blood Memorial Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday 19 May 2026

09 March 2026 - 15:16 News Story

Infected Blood Memorial Committee

There will be a national service at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the infected blood community on Tuesday 19th May 2026....

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UK Government publishes Terms of Reference for Patrick Finucane Inquiry

UK Government publishes Terms of Reference for Patrick Finucane Inquiry

09 March 2026 - 14:25 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has today [09 March] announced the Terms of Reference for t...

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Oenofuture Limited– winding up order made

Oenofuture Limited– winding up order made

09 March 2026 - 14:04 News Story

The Insolvency Service

A compulsory winding-up order was made against Oenofuture Limited on 4 March 2026 and the Provisional Liquidation which ...

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Weekend voting and shopping centre polling stations to be trialled

Weekend voting and shopping centre polling stations to be trialled

09 March 2026 - 13:40 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Some voters in May local elections to cast their ballot in a shopping centre and on weekends as part of plans to make vo...

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Planning inspector roles: apply by 15 March 2026

Planning inspector roles: apply by 15 March 2026

09 March 2026 - 13:02 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting experienced built environment professionals to become planning inspectors, deter...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Samoa: Andrew Nethercott

Change of British High Commissioner to Samoa: Andrew Nethercott

09 March 2026 - 12:30 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Andrew Nethercott has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Independent State of Samoa in succession to Mr ...

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

09 March 2026 - 12:25 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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

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Businesses in Northern Ireland urged to prepare for smoother GB-NI and EU trade

Businesses in Northern Ireland urged to prepare for smoother GB-NI and EU trade

09 March 2026 - 11:54 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

Negotiations underway on UK-EU deal to make trade easier, cheaper and quicker, with Northern Ireland at the heart of the...

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A garden for the Commonwealth: the landscape vision for the Queen Elizabeth
II Memorial

A garden for the Commonwealth: the landscape vision for the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial

09 March 2026 - 11:05 News Story

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee

Queen Elizabeth II served as Head of the Commonwealth for over 70 years. As the world marks Commonwealth Day, we offer ...

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Better community care thanks to nursing funding boost

Better community care thanks to nursing funding boost

09 March 2026 - 11:04 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Around 80,000 people will be better supported in the community following a 5.4% increase in funding for nursing care....

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IPO confirms continued funding for specialist IP crime unit

IPO confirms continued funding for specialist IP crime unit

09 March 2026 - 11:00 Press Release

Intellectual Property Office

Three-year funding commitment alongside new industry partnership pilot....

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Infrastructure Pipeline update signals future workforce needs

Infrastructure Pipeline update signals future workforce needs

09 March 2026 - 11:00 Press Release

National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority

Workforce demand data central to next Pipeline, giving investors and industry a clearer view to support long-term planni...

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Professor Brian Bell commences role as new Head of the GES

Professor Brian Bell commences role as new Head of the GES

09 March 2026 - 10:32 News Story

Government Economic Service

Professor Bell commences his new role as the Head of the Government Economic Service today....

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Intellectual Property Office fees to increase from April 2026

Intellectual Property Office fees to increase from April 2026

09 March 2026 - 10:16 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026....

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Suffragan Bishop of St. Germans: 9 March 2026

Suffragan Bishop of St. Germans: 9 March 2026

09 March 2026 - 10:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend James Treasure BSc, to the Suffragan See of St. Germans, in the Dio...

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New disruption unit launched in crackdown on fraud

New disruption unit launched in crackdown on fraud

09 March 2026 - 09:42 News Story

Home Office

New and expanded fraud strategy sets out how the government will dismantle overseas scam compounds and protect the publi...

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UK-EU SPS Agreement - Information for Businesses

UK-EU SPS Agreement - Information for Businesses

09 March 2026 - 08:30 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU...

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UK-EU SPS Agreement - Legislation in scope

UK-EU SPS Agreement - Legislation in scope

09 March 2026 - 08:30 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

To cut red tape and costs for importing and exporting with the EU, the UK will align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary ...

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Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU

09 March 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Businesses are being urged to take simple steps to prepare for the landmark EU agri-food deal, that will cut costs, slas...

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