Thank you for inviting me to speak at the inaugural Belfast-London Network event, I am very grateful for the invitation.
Belfast Partners is an exciting initiative aiming to showcase all that Belfast ...
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I am appalled that Russia has vetoed this resolution today and I am surprised and disappointed that China has chosen to join them – at complete odds with the principles of non-...
Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, yesterday addressed an audience of key policy makers at a reception looking forward to International Women’s Day. He announced a new Special Envoy for Gender Equality, Joanna...
The Foreign Secretary said:
It is deeply disappointing that Russia and China have blocked the UN Security Council from taking action in response to the appalling use of chemical weapons in Syria. The...
Thank you Mr President.
This Council is about to be asked a simple question. Will we take action against those who use chemical weapons in Syria? It’s that simple.
Will we take action on behalf...
Cheshire’s brand new A556 dual carriageway is set to open for the first time a week today (6 March) following a second round of weekend junction and carriageway closures to complete the project.
The M56...
The combined efforts of Highways England contractors who worked tirelessly to repair and rebuild a storm-damaged road in Cumbria have been honoured at the company’s annual Supplier Recognition Scheme awards. ...
A FCO spokesman said:
We welcome the thorough work by the Coroner and his team for more than a year on this important investigation, resulting in today’s conclusions.
The Sousse attack was...
The High Court of Justice has made an order for the disqualification of Robert Ross White for 8 years from 15 February 2017. The allegations made out in Court were that he had failed to keep, preserve, or deliver...
I am delighted to welcome you to Number 10 and to have this opportunity as Prime Minister to thank you all for the service you give to our country and for the difference you make to so many lives, day in and ...
Good afternoon everybody, it is absolutely fantastic to be here in front of an audience of people who are dynamic, energetic, can do, and actually get out there make and sell things. Because sometimes I get ...
A murderer who stabbed his ex-girlfriend and her new partner to death in a 'brutal' city centre attack has today (Tue 28 Feb) been jailed for a minimum of 23 years.
Ruth EastwoodCurrently CEO of the Grade II* Listed Matcham Grand Theatre in Blackpool, Ruth has worked in touring, presenting and producing theatres from Hull Truck to the Royal National Theatre. She has also...
From Wednesday 1 March, the Bank of England’s new Prudential Regulation Committee (PRC) will take control of the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) most important financial stability supervision and policy...
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SummaryThursday 23 February – Tornados bombed a Daesh mortar team inside western Mosul.
Friday 24 February – A Reaper destroyed three truck-bombs, while a Tornado...
The £100 million Silo Emptying Plant will scoop radioactive waste out of the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo.
The 1960s storage facility has been described as one of the most hazardous buildings in...
Countries will only be able to fully recover from conflict if they involve women in building security and stability, International Development Secretary Priti Patel said today following a visit to Afghanistan...
Defence Innovation Advisory PanelAddressing engineering students, academics and apprentices, Sir Michael Fallon announced three members of the new Defence Innovation Advisory Panel. The Panel will be charged...
Johnston Agro Supplies, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. The following products were seized as they are not authorised in the UK:
3 packs Albex 10% (1litre)
2 packs Albex 10% (2...
At the event Harriett Baldwin MP, Minister for Defence Procurement launched the Innovation Initiative’s £6 million Accelerator Enduring Challenge and invited suppliers with innovative ideas to apply...
The Dalston-based music company’s innovative Seaboard GRAND has gained widespread attention with La La Land, dominating the film and television awards season for its soundtrack.
ROLI has revolutionised...
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Thank you very much, Tom, for that kind introduction, and for facilitating today’s nuclear showcase.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Civil Nuclear Showcase 2017.
This is...
Schools are to receive £415 million to help pupils benefit from healthier, more active lifestyles, Education Secretary Justine Greening announced today (28 February 2017).
Primary, secondary...
This month’s Price Paid Data includes details of over 97,400 residential and commercial land and property sales in England and Wales lodged for registration in January 2017.
Of the 97,445 sales lodged...
Applicants need to submit the completed online application form to ACCEA by the deadline. To do this, once the application is complete, click ‘submit to ACCEA’. Failure to do this means that the application...
On Saturday 11 February, we were proud to host an OUTing the Past: National LGBT History Festival event, exploring LGBTQ+ history that can be found in our collection and beyond.
As one of the national...
The Environment Agency is continuing conservation measures on its Watersmeet and Glenthorne Fishery for the coming season.
Restrictions have been in place on this popular Exmoor fishery since 2014 in ...
This Notice was issued as Diatom Retail Limited were placing on the market Diatomaceous Earth based products for use in the worming of animals contrary to Regulation 4 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (...
Aimed at manufacturers and distributors of human medicines the Orange and Green Guides have been revised and updated to keep industry informed of the latest regulations.
At around 21:30 hrs on 6 February 2017, an incident occurred at Bank station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). A passenger became trapped by their coat, in the closing doors of a train preparing to depart...
The latest quarterly survey published today (28 February 2017) by the Homes and Communities Agency shows that overall the social housing sector has strong operating cashflows and access to sufficient finance ...
A record 167 UK tech companies are flying the flag for Britain this week at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) in a bid to attract global business partners, helped by Government support.
They join...
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GDP could increase by up to 1.3 per cent a year if workers from BME backgrounds progressed at the same rate as their white colleagues
Businesses with more ...
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has today published its findings into the Garden Bridge Trust (registered charity number 1155246).
The...
GDP could increase by up to 1.3 per cent a year if workers from BME backgrounds progressed at the same rate as their white colleagues
Businesses with more than 50 employees urged to publish...
The Chair of the Parole Board, Professor Nick Hardwick, has welcomed the publication of the National Audit Office’s findings following its investigation into the work of the Parole Board.
He said: “I ...
During the week that famine has been declared in some parts of South Sudan, Minister Wharton saw the life-saving impact of UK aid in Uganda when he visited a centre where refugees are registered and longer term...
Earlier today, I notified the market via the London Stock Exchange group that I would today lay a Statutory Instrument to change the discount rate applicable to personal injury lump sum compensation payments, ...
Defence Innovation Advisory PanelAddressing engineering students, academics and apprentices, Sir Michael Fallon announced three members of the new Defence Innovation Advisory Panel. The Panel will be charged...
The Low Pay Commission’s purpose is to provide advice to the Government on the rates of the National Living Wage and the other National Minimum Wages, as well as other related issues.
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The introduction of the National Living Wage is a major change for the labour market - likely to represent a sharp increase in the nominal, real and relative value of the UK’s pay floor. Coverage is set to triple...
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The MOD is investing hundreds of millions of pounds in developing HM Naval Base Clyde as the Royal Navy Submarine Centre of Specialisation.
This will see all UK attack submarines based in Argyll and Bute...
At the event in London, a series of presentations provided details of three challenges that make up the Defence and Security Accelerator competition ‘Revolutionise the human information relationship for Defence...
A recording of this webinar is available to view now.
The webinar provided information about the £6 million Innovation Fund competition, for those who couldn’t make it to the main...
Putting the public finances on a sustainable path is vital to securing a strong and stable economy, and the government will ensure it is delivering value for money while maintaining its commitments on public ...
CCS have been working with a number of suppliers on our Technology Products 2 agreement (RM3733) to offer you huge savings on a range of products including desktops and laptops.
The sale begins on 1 March...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 17 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...
UK to be safest place in the world for young people to go online
Parents now more concerned about their children sexting than drinking or smoking
Ministers have begun work...
A prison officer is to be charged with gross negligence manslaughter and misconduct in public office in relation to the death of an inmate at HMP Woodhill.
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, will hold its next public meeting on 30 March 2017 at York CVS.
William Shawcross, Chairman of the Commission, will...
CCS have been working with a number of suppliers on our Technology Products 2 agreement (RM3733) to offer you huge savings on a range of products including desktops and laptops.
The sale begins on 1 March...
The main building blocks for the Institute for Apprenticeships have been put in place today (27 February 2017) with the announcement of Antony Jenkins as the Chair.
Appointed as Shadow Chair in June 2016...
Rohan Gye, DVLA Vehicle Service Manager, said:
These changes won’t affect any vehicles that are registered before 1 April 2017. So, for anyone who already owns a car or is thinking of buying a used...
Sir Mark Lyall Grant will retire from the Civil Service and his role as National Security Adviser on 13 April 2017.
He will be succeeded by Mark Sedwill who is currently the Permanent Secretary at the...
The stem cell lines are produced and quality-controlled under European regulation and are therefore suitable for use as starting materials in manufacturing therapies for clinical trials, saving researchers precious...
The Government Legal Department is one of the 21 founding signatories of the Law Society’s landmark Pro Bono Charter.
Stephen Braviner Roman, Director General at GLD, said:
I’m really...
Boris Nemtsov, a former Deputy Prime Minister and leader of Russia’s opposition, was shot dead two years ago on 27 February 2015. The suspected murderers are currently on trial, with verdicts expected in March...
Defence Innovation Advisory PanelAddressing engineering students, academics, and apprentices, Sir Michael Fallon announced three members of the new Defence Innovation Advisory Panel. The Panel will be charged...
Minister Jaitley, it’s a pleasure to see you again and to welcome you here for your visit to launch the UK / India Year of Culture, as part of India’s independence celebrations.
It is an important opportunity...
Award-winning Welsh marmalade, mozzarella from Durham, and shortbread from Glasgow are among nearly 100 UK food and drink specialities showcasing the best of British today at the world’s largest annual food trade...
NatCen Social Research has today published the results of a survey of public confidence in official statistics, commissioned by the UK Statistics Authority. Among the survey’s findings are that:
Public...
Healthcare UK secured the first commercial Letter of Intent to participate in a new diabetes prevention programme in the Middle East. The programme has been developed in partnership with NHS England, Public Health...
Updated: Status update noting access to online services has been restored.
Access to the Insolvency Register, ISCIS Online, Find an Insolvency Practitioner, Find an Official Receiver, the Debt Relief Order...
Earlier today, I notified the market via the London Stock Exchange group that I would today lay a Statutory Instrument to change the discount rate applicable to personal injury lump sum compensation payments, ...
The government has today, Friday 24 February, tabled amendments to the Higher Education and Research Bill to encourage more flexible learning and increased choice for students.
These include...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 24 February and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...
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The framework, which launches today (24 February 2017), has attracted 2,018 suppliers in total, with 94% of them small and medium-sized enterprises.
Digital Outcomes and...
People still have a chance to give their views on proposals to improve the A303 past Stonehenge as part of a major roads package to cut congestion in the south west.
Consultation on the proposals for ...
An exhibition of the shortlisted teams’ designs for the National Holocaust Memorial and education centre is on display and open to the public in Westminster Hall in Parliament from Monday 26 February.
When victims of life-changing injuries accept lump sum compensation payments, the actual amount they receive is adjusted according to the interest they can expect to earn by investing it.
In finalising...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 24 February 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 24 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...
Updated: Updated because of removal of the Protection Zone restrictions at two of the sites near Pilling, Wyre, Lancashire.
Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds. The H5N8 strain of the disease...
Children from poor backgrounds experience a worrying drop off in progress at secondary school, new research by the Social Mobility Commission reveals today (Monday 27 February).
It finds that the...
Government advertising campaign goes live across the country today to raise lowest paid workers’ knowledge of their rights ahead of the National Minimum and National Living Wage rates rise on 1 April New poll...
In his first visit to Egypt as Foreign Secretary, Mr Johnson will also host a reception with British investors and some of Egypt’s best and brightest entrepreneurs. During the trip the Foreign Secretary will ...
New measures to support Britain’s world-leading AI sector are set to be announced as part of a bold Digital Strategy to boost growth and deliver a thriving, outward-looking digital economy that works for everyone...
Announced by the Chancellor today (26 February 2017), FinTech Week 2017 will take place in April and showcase the sector’s successes, aim to attract more investment into Britain and share global regulatory expertise...
In his first visit to Egypt as Foreign Secretary, Mr Johnson will also host a reception with British investors and some of Egypt’s best and brightest entrepreneurs. During the trip the Foreign Secretary will ...
The government has today, Friday 24 February, tabled amendments to the Higher Education and Research Bill to encourage more flexible learning and increased choice for students.
These include a key amendment...
IntroductionHM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will host an Open Day in April. The event is for graduates and undergraduates who want to find out more about the work of lawyers and trainees in HMRC.
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The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 24 February 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 24 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 24 February and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...
This is the first of a number of Asset Delivery contracts in the South West which sees Highways England changing its way of working and delivering the Government’s record £15 billion investment to ...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 24 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...
This includes the Insolvency Register, ISCIS Online, Find an Insolvency Practitioner, Find an Official Receiver, the Debt Relief Order web app, CHAMP and IP Upload.
Technicians are investigating the issue...
Experts from DBS within the MOD are to attend the Who Do You Think You Are? Live event at the NEC, Birmingham, between the 6 and 8 April. The show, a spin off from the popular BBC1 TV series, “Who Do You Think...
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to Downing Street today for their first formal bilateral ...
Boeing Sheffield will enable the aerospace company to bring the manufacture of key high-tech actuation components and systems in-house. These include components for Boeing’s next-generation 737, 737 MAX...
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a small flock of chickens at a farm near Haltwhistle, Northumberland.
A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put...
Last month, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced it would look in detail at whether the undertakings offered by Mastercard UK Holdco Limited, an affiliate of MasterCard International Incorporated...
I’m delighted to be here to address the UUK members’ conference and invited guests and am very grateful to Julia [Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow, President of UUK] for her kind words of introduction.
In December 2016, we set out our plans to reform our approach to youth justice which will help drive forward improved outcomes for young offenders both in custody and in the community.
We are today announcing...
Ahead of the deployment of 800 British troops to lead part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence in Estonia, an advance team from 5th Battalion the Rifles already in country today joined the Estonia Independence...
Standing Joint Force Headquarters (SJFHQ) was established under the last Strategic Defence and Security Review and is a new deployable, operational 2* Joint Headquarters intended to command Joint forces in response...
The Environment Agency is holding a public consultation in Chipping Sodbury to explain how it plans to reduce flood risk to local homes and businesses.
The Environment Agency is keen for local people ...
The Rt Hon Lord McNally, Chairman of the Youth Justice Board for England & Wales (YJB) said:
“ The Government’s next steps for youth justice reform seek to address, among other things, the concerns...
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The framework, which launches today (24 February 2017), has attracted 2,018 suppliers in total, with 94% of them small and medium-sized enterprises.
Digital Outcomes and ...
Updated: Updated to include H5N8 case confirmed in Haltwhistle, Northumberland
Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds. The H5N8 strain of the disease has been found in wild and farmed birds in...
The Home Office has today recommended to police chiefs that people not convicted of an offence should be given the right to request that their custody image is deleted from all police databases, with a general...
The change to the Public Lending Right scheme is being introduced in the Digital Economy Bill and will mean authors of e-books and e-audiobooks are eligible for payment in the same way as those whose physical...
The Government Chief Vet has confirmed new measures to protect against avian flu that take a more targeted approach to controlling the disease.
Following plans set out earlier this month, all poultry ...
A skip hire boss has been found to have benefited from his illegal activity by almost £1million.
Raymond Shepherd could have to pay back £980,207 under the Proceeds of Crime Act – ...
Sir Michael Fallon outlined how Scotland will be home to several additional key Defence capabilities by 2020 to the Board and recognised its unique contribution to UK national security.
Defence Secretary...
The Winter 2017 edition of our quarterly stakeholder newsletter is now available.
The newsletter explains what we are doing to strengthen the insolvency regime, improve our services and provides...
Healthcare UK secured the first commercial Letter of Intent to participate in a new diabetes prevention programme in the Middle East. The programme has been developed in partnership with NHS England, Public Health...
Updated: Link added to announcement on next steps for the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) after 28 February
Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds. The H5N8 strain of the disease has been...
We wish to make wholesalers and veterinary surgeons aware that the VMD has been notified that Norbrook Laboratories Ltd has issued a recall of all batches of Propofol Emulsion for Injection 1.0% w/v currently...
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is issuing this alert to charities as regulatory advice under section 15(2) of the Charities Act 2011 - it is particularly relevant...
The use of Internet Protocol television (IPTV) boxes to access illegal content appears to have increased in recent months.
A range of legislation applies to both the sale and use of these devices, but...
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UK support to South SudanIn response to the declaration of famine in parts of South Sudan on Monday 20 February, Priti Patel announced on Wednesday 22 February new packages of UK aid...
In a clinical trial run in conjunction with the University of Southampton and Oxford Brookes University, Phynova found clinical proof that its ingredient Reducose™ is effective at maintaining...
Updated: New Intellectual Property clinic date added.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Newport is running regular clinics with the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys. These clinics are for...
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed that councils will continue to benefit from the long-term financial certainty of a 4-year funding settlement, helping them to plan ahead with confidence.
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Thank you Mr President and I welcome Foreign Minister Kurz to the Security Council. I’m grateful for your briefing just now. Your chairmanship of the OSCE, together with Austria hosting the OSCE and parts of ...
Historic Prisons and Courts Bill will transform the lives of offenders and put victims at the heart of the justice system, helping to create a safer and better society.
New legislation...
The latest sales, conducted via the trading plan, mean the government has recovered over £19 billion of the £20.3 billion taxpayers injected into Lloyds during the financial crisis, once share...
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to Downing Street today for their first formal bilateral ...
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Sean Creighton has today been sentenced to five years' imprisonment after pleading guilty to a string of terrorism and hate crime offences at Kingston Crown Court.
It forms part of a review on how the organisations carry out their roles in supporting the heritage sector and how HLF operates in distributing National Lottery funding to heritage projects across the UK.
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The government spends around £50 billion a year to support people with disabilities and health conditions.
Part of that support comes through Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This was introduced...
The UK Government has launched its #WalesWeek / #WythnosCymru campaign.
The #WalesWeek / #WythnosCymru is a cross government social media campaign created to promote Wales to the world. As St David’s ...
The new ElecLink electricity connection between Britain and France will provide greater access to the continental electricity market, and help to reduce consumer bills as electricity can be flexibly imported ...
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The key route between Sparkford and Ilchester is being upgraded to relieve the over-congested road and create 30 miles of dual carriageway between Mere and...
Get In Go Far - the government’s flagship campaign to promote apprenticeships - launched a new wave of activity today (23 February 2017), focused on promoting apprenticeships to employers.
The campaign...
We are inviting expressions of interest from 2013 Standard Civil Contract holders for the delivery of housing and debt services in the North Hertfordshire procurement area.
This opportunity is open to...
HS2 took a major step forward today (23 February 2017) as Britain’s new railway successfully completed over 3 years of Parliamentary scrutiny to receive Royal Assent.
Construction will now begin on schedule...
The Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell, will tonight [23 February 2017] host leading figures in Scotland’s LGBT community at an event to celebrate diversity and tackle prejudice.
The event...
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The Prisons and Courts Bill will transform the lives of offenders and put victims at the heart of the justice system, helping to create a safer and better society...
Here’s something a little bit different for all our aviation buffs out there! We’re all a wee bit impressed with these epic cloud surfing views taken from a tail rotor cam on the UK Coastguard search and rescue...
Mr Speaker, I am grateful to the Right Honourable Member for North Belfast and his colleagues for bringing this motion to the House today and for initiating this very important debate.
So can I be clear...
Over 1,200 refugees arrived in the final 3 months of 2016, meaning 5,454 people have been given refuge since the government pledged to resettle 20,000 refugees by 2020.
Within this total, approximately...
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The UK government has today announced £3.8 million for a Londonderry to London air route, following the decision by current operator...
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Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today (23 February 2017) announced a government cash boost of £191 million for the South West to help create jobs, support businesses and encourage growth.
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The appointment is for an initial term of 3 years from 22 December 2016.
Mrs Justice Whipple has been a judge of the High Court, Queen’s Bench Division, since 2015. She sat as a Recorder from 2009 and...
A rare Georgian barometer is at risk of being exported from the UK unless a buyer can be found to match the asking price of £160,000.
Culture Minister Matt Hancock has placed a temporary export...
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Summary Friday 17 February – Tornados destroyed a Daesh strongpoint to the west of Kirkuk. Sunday 19 February – Tornados supported Iraqi troops advancing on western Mosul...
Updated: Date changed from 14 to 21 March 2017
In order to protect bass stocks and the sustainability of the wider marine environment from 22 February 2017 the MMO will be issuing letters to fishermen who...
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister Turnbull of Australia this morning.
They discussed our co-operation in the campaign to defeat Daesh, and agreed...
Experts from DBS within the MOD are to attend the Who Do You Think You Are live event at the NEC, Birmingham, between the 6 and 8 April. The show, a spin off from the popular BBC1 TV series, “Who Do You Think...
I have today introduced the Prisons and Courts Bill, which will create a new statutory framework to support the Government’s plans to make prisons places of safety and reform. The measures in the Bill are a ...
It forms part of a review on how the organisations carry out their roles in supporting the heritage sector and how HLF operates in distributing National Lottery funding to heritage projects across the UK.
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The number of new build homes that have started to be built continued to rise last year to the highest level since 2007, figures released today (23 February 2017) show.
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The Prisons and Courts Bill will transform the lives of offenders and put victims at the heart of the justice system, helping to create a safer and better society...
The use of Internet Protocol television (IPTV) boxes to access illegal content appears to have increased in recent months.
A range of legislation applies to both the sale and use of these devices, but...
The codes set out the processes and safeguards governing the use of investigatory powers by public authorities including law enforcement and security and intelligence agencies. They give detail on how the relevant...
December 2016 energy statistics that allow a provisional assessment to be made of trends in energy production and consumption in 2016. A more detailed analysis will be available in Energy Trends, to be published...
Rare butterflies and birds will benefit from a much larger area of protected land in mid Cornwall from today, says Government wildlife adviser Natural England.
The new Mid Cornwall Moors site of special...
Get In Go Far - the government’s flagship campaign to promote apprenticeships - launched a new wave of activity today (22 February 2017), focused on promoting apprenticeships to employers.
The campaign...
Historic Prisons and Courts Bill will transform the lives of offenders and put victims at the heart of the justice system, helping to create a safer and better society.
New legislation...
The Prisons and Courts Bill will transform the lives of offenders and put victims at the heart of the justice system, helping to create a safer and better society.
The bill covers:
prison safety...
Greg Clark announces Industrial Strategy investment for UK research and development. Funding of £126 million announced for a world class research centre at the University of Manchester for development...
Thank you Mr President and I welcome Foreign Minister Kurz to the Security Council. I’m grateful for your briefing just now. Your chairmanship of the OSCE, together with Austria hosting the OSCE and parts of ...
During his visit to the Montenegrin capital Podgorica, the Minister of State for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, will reaffirm the UK’s commitment to the region and Montenegro during his meetings with...
The club, which has pledged to help service leavers and veterans achieve their goals and find jobs with its Community Trust work skills programme, run in conjunction with the Royal British Legion, signed the ...
New insurance rules for self-driving cars and measures to improve provision of electric vehicle charge points will be introduced today (22 February 2017), as part of the Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill.
Proposals to change how payments are calculated for Crown Court work are set out in a 6-week consultation called ‘Litigators’ Graduated Fee Scheme and Court Appointees’.
The consultation opened on 10 ...
Business Secretary Greg Clark chaired a roundtable today (22 February 2017) with the country’s top retailers and trade bodies to discuss the sector’s priorities and how the government’s Industrial Strategy...
Councils and government agencies from the early phases of the Cabinet Office and Local Government Association’s One Public Estate (OPE) programme have worked in partnership to raise over £25 million...
The UK government has today announced £3.8 million for a Londonderry to London air route, following the decision by current operator Ryanair to stop serving the air link at the end of March.
This is a despicable attack. The people who planted this device intended to kill or cause really serious injury.
Their murderous intent is in stark contrast to the focus of this police officer ...
As a sign of the strength of the close bilateral relationship between the UK and South Korea, the Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has hosted his South Korean counterpart – Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se – at ...
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed that councils will continue to benefit from the long-term financial certainty of a four-year funding settlement, helping them to plan ahead with confidence.
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The Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship programme is now open for applications. There are 750+ positions across 46 locations across England, Scotland and Wales. The Civil Service is calling on ambitious...
Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom has secured bridging payments for farmers awaiting their full BPS payment for 2016, to ease their financial cash flow.
To date BPS payments worth £1.52 billion...
Local government is the frontline of our democracy.
Every day, England’s almost 400 districts, counties, boroughs, unitary councils and metropolitan areas provide countless services to millions of people...
The UK Government has today announced £3.8 million for a Londonderry to London air route, following the decision by current operator Ryanair to stop serving the air link at the end of March.
Ms Dick was appointed by Her Majesty the Queen following a recommendation from the Home Secretary. The views of the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, were considered by the Home Secretary as part of this recommendation...
During his visit to Abu Dhabi, Mr Ellwood will attend the twice-yearly UAE – UK Joint Working Group Ministerial Taskforce with his counterpart His Excellency Dr Anwar Gargash, to discuss cooperation between the...
Highways England has held seven consultation events over the last fortnight, with staff available to speak to over 1,853 members of the public who attended.
The events showcased Highways England’s plans...
On 20 February 2017, North Staffordshire Justice Centre Magistrates’ Court issued a total of £5,680 in fines to 8 anglers caught fishing illegally last summer.
All 8 anglers were caught fishing...
Robin Walker, Minister at the Department for Exiting the EU, visited London Fashion Week yesterday (Tuesday 21 February) to highlight the government’s commitment to a “booming industry”.
Meeting with ...
Projects across the country will benefit from almost £3.7 million as part of an annual funding scheme to help combat air quality locally, it was announced today.
The Air Quality Grant programme...
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A revised scheme to strengthen and safeguard sea defences – which has saved more than £1m of public money - has been given the go-ahead.
North Tyneside Council’s Planning Committee has approved...
Residents in Yarm are invited to a community drop-in this week to find out more about Environment Agency work to replace the flood gates in the town.
The project will start in April and is expected to...
A 56-year-old man who drugged and suffocated his fiancée before hiding her body in a cesspit has been convicted of her murder today (22 February).
Apps that notify motorists of congestion and available parking spaces, and real time journey information for visually impaired passengers, are just some of the projects that will receive a share of £...
In order to protect bass stocks and the sustainability of the wider marine environment from 22 February 2017 the MMO will be issuing letters to fishermen who, based on their track records, have authorisation ...
During his visit to the Montenegrin capital Podgorica, the Minister of State for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, will reaffirm the UK’s commitment to the region and Montenegro during his meetings with...
Mrs Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to Canada in succession to Mr Howard Drake OBE, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mrs le Jeune d’Allegeershecque...
The shared deal with MDBA will see the UK’s Storm Shadow and France’s SCALP missiles updated so they remain fit for purpose and ready for operational use.
During an inward visit by Laurent Collet-Billon...
The first multilateral agreement successfully negotiated through the WTO, and now ratified by more than 110 countries, will come into force immediately and will see WTO members benefit from greater trade by cutting...
The club, which has pledged to help service leavers and veterans achieve their goals and find jobs with its Community Trust work skills programme, run in conjunction with the Royal British Legion, signed the ...
Updated: New rules for manufacturers of backless booster seats effective from February 9 2017.
The Department for Transport has been notified by the UN that the new rules for manufacturers of backless...
New insurance rules for self-driving cars and measures to improve provision of electric vehicle charge points will be introduced today (22 February 2017), as part of the Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill.
New non-executive Directors appointed to the Wilton Park Board
This year the world is facing numerous humanitarian crises which, taken together, are on a scale not witnessed in recent times. The extent of the challenge is unprecedented, set against a backdrop of immense ...
A range of children’s social care settings will be subject to the same social care common inspection framework (SCCIF) from 1 April 2017, Ofsted announced today.
Last year Ofsted published a