A Memorandum of Cooperation has been signed today (22 December 2016) between the UK and Japanese governments to strengthen cooperation between the 2 nations across a full range of civil nuclear activities.
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Latest updateThursday 15 December – Tornados provided close air support in difficult weather to Iraqi forces fighting in eastern and northern Mosul.
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The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has reminded poultry...
The UK auto sector is having a great year according to the latest stats from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Car production has reached its highest level since 1999, with over 1....
The Charity Commission today announced the results of its inquiry into Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Welfare (registered charity number 1104112).
On 23 April 2013 the Commission opened...
The agreements, worth £23 million each, signal the start of the competitive Assessment Phase. We are building the most adaptive force to meet the threats of the future and this phase will enable the...
Forty seven per cent of workers responding to the latest British Social Attitudes Survey (BSAS) said that they would work longer before retiring if their employer were to offer more flexible hours.
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The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has today announced a consultation for next year’s annual return. This consultation is part of a two-year project to...
A company has been fined after a chemical leak at its Sunderland site.
Tradebe Solvent Recycling Ltd, of Marlow, Buckinghamshire, appeared at Sunderland Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 21 December, where...
30 UK organisations participated in the largest ever healthcare mission to China, visiting Hangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
The mission was timed to coincide with the UK-China...
On 21 December 2016 at Nottingham Magistrates Court, Benjamin Haviland of Juniper Gardens, Bingham, was fined £597 for fishing during the closed season.
Magistrates heard that on 28 May 2016...
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Heavy rainfall is expected across parts of the north-west of England and the Pennines on Friday, and possibly again later on Saturday and on Christmas Day. On Boxing...
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The UK and Argentina agreed to strengthen links and increase co-operation across a range of bilateral and international issues, following a two-day summit in London ...
The Foreign Secretary said:
I welcome the Board of Inquiry’s report, which found that the aid convoy was attacked from the air, making it clear that the strike was carried out by forces of either the...
Those who use the highly valuable travel document as a form of age identification at bars and clubs are at risk of it being lost or stolen and potentially falling into the hands of criminals.
Her Majesty...
The Home Secretary has visited the largest gurdwara outside India to discuss the importance of tackling hate crime against Sikhs.
Amber Rudd met with Sikh leaders and community groups at Sri Guru Singh...
Four new major retailers have joined the voluntary agreement to prevent the underage sale of knives, Minister for Vulnerability, Safeguarding and Countering Extremism Sarah Newton announced today (22 December...
‘Council have received informations that there was very wilful and strict observation of the day commonly called Christmas Day, throughout the cities of London and Westminster, by a general keeping of shops...
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Matthew Gordon and Peter Wood have today been convicted at Bristol Crown Court of the unlawful killings of a four-year-old girl and three adult men.
Community-led housing will be given a further boost today (23 December 2016) from a new annual £60 million fund which will help almost 150 councils tackle the problem of high levels of second homeownership...
Virginia McVea succeeds Graham Shields, who is due to retire in January 2017. The appointment will be for a five year term.
Announcing the new appointment, Mr Brokenshire said:
I am delighted...
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:
As friends and family prepare to come together to celebrate the Festival of Lights, I send my warmest wishes for a very happy and peaceful Chanukah to the Jewish...
Listen to the Prime Minister’s Christmas message to the Falkland Islands.
The Prime Minister said:
This Christmas is my first opportunity as Prime Minister to speak directly to you...
In 1946, just as Britain was recovering from the end of the World War 2, pioneering scientists at Harwell introduced the UK to civil nuclear power – including development of western Europe’s first nuclear reactor...
Mobile phones, tablets and laptops can open up a world of exploration, learning and fun and children should be encouraged to make the most of the benefits.
But there are also risks and dangers to being...
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened an investigation into the charity One Nation (registered charity number 1156200). The inquiry was opened ...
The government has today (23 December 2016) announced a crackdown on unresolved debts which can damage people’s credit ratings without them knowing. The action comes after concerns were raised that companies ...
The “Foreign Agents” law was introduced by the Russian Government in July 2012. It has the effect of making it much more difficult for civil society organisations to operate, by depriving them of vital overseas...
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A businesswoman with a wealth of experience in the retail industry, Kim Winser has a reputation for positioning and developing British brands both here and globally, building their online...
‘Phishing’ emails claim to be from a legitimate source and can look very realistic. In reality, they come from fraudsters looking to access personal information such as bank details or passwords. Fraudsters sending...
18,000 bottles of “Paco Rabanne” and “Jean-Paul Gaultier” perfume, 3,000 cuddly toys and 941 “Nike Air Max” trainers were among tens of thousands of fake goods seized by Border Force in the weeks leading up to...
Prime Minister Theresa May said;
As Jewish families around the world gather to light the first candle on their Chanukah, I want to wish everyone celebrating this festival of light a very happy and ...
One year after the signing of the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) in Skhirat, Morocco, the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States commend the Presidency Council...
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed two wild birds in England have tested positive for H5N8 strain of Avian Influenza.
The two confirmed findings in dead wild wigeons from Somerset and Leicestershire...
We have brought together key information about avian influenza (bird flu) risks in this news story, which is regularly updated if the situation changes.
Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds...
On Monday 19 December the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2328. The Resolution demanded full access for the UN across Syria and requested it to monitor the evacuations from eastern Aleppo and to ensure...
After intense fighting over recent days, a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine has been agreed to start on 24 December, following negotiations in the Trilateral Contact Group (Ukraine, Russia and the Organisation for...
HS2 to create 650 ha of new woodland between London and Birmingham Crowders Nurseries appointed to grow 7 million trees and shrubs £5 million woodland fund availableMore than 650 hectares ...
Watch the Prime Minister’s Christmas message to members of the Armed Forces and their families.
Prime Minister Theresa May said:
There is no greater honour for me, as Prime Minister...
The NHS will serve nearly 400,000 lunches this Christmas day, with patients tucking into what could be the world’s biggest festive meal.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt praised all those who will be working...
Thousands of Armed Forces personnel are working across the globe this Christmas to help keep Britain safe at home and abroad. They are deployed in a variety of environments and on numerous operations of different...
Prime Minister Theresa May said:
This year, the United Kingdom has had much to celebrate. Her Majesty The Queen celebrated her 90th birthday, surrounded by the Royal Family and well-wishers from across...
Souza Healthcare Ltd, a London-based company, that sold overpriced health supplements, specifically targeting elderly and vulnerable consumers was wound up by the High Court following an investigation by the ...
Defence Minister Mark Lancaster announced the move on Boxing Day as part of the Armed Forces Covenant, which the government enshrined in law as a promise from the nation that the Forces community is treated fairly...
In all directors 11 separate businesses across the country have been disqualified recently, all of whom were already fined for employing illegal workers.
The disqualifications all follow investigations...