The new £1 coin becomes legal tender from today.
This is the first new £1 coin to be introduced in more than 30 years and will be the most secure of its kind in the world – highlighting...
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister welcomed His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar, to Downing Street this afternoon for a bilateral meeting...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 24 March 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...
Hello and thank you for inviting me today.
Cyber security is such a crucial part of our modern economy. It’s something the Government is determined to get right, so it’s great to see the Institute of ...
Guidelines will include advice on flexible working and requests for additional time off Key stakeholders will be invited to provide their views on best practice Guidance to be published on ACAS website...
Speaking after this afternoon’s deadline for the formation of a new Northern Ireland Executive, Mr Brokenshire said:
It is extremely disappointing that an Executive has not been formed in Northern ...
It’s a pleasure to open your conference today.
Our theme, international security, is a tragically timely one in light of last Wednesday’s terrorist attack.
Little more than five minutes’ walk ...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 24 March 2017 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 the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...
Following a number of road traffic incidents in this location, average speed cameras will be installed at four locations along a four-kilometre stretch of the eastbound carriageway to improve the safety for all...
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 March 2017 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 27 March 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 March and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...
Almost three-quarters of women start breastfeeding when their child is born, but this drops to 44% within 6 to 8 weeks. However, evidence shows the right support helps mums to breastfeed for longer. Public Health...
FCO spokesperson:
The UK is concerned by the detention on 26 March of hundreds of Russian citizens following organised protests, which included journalists and opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Russian...
Sir Michael also confirmed that four Typhoons from Royal Air Force 3 (Fighter) Squadron will lead the deployment.
The Defence Secretary agreed the UK’s air policing contribution during NATO defence ministerial...
The commitment from the UK’s biggest broadband providers representing 95 per cent of Britain’s broadband market comes into force immediately, and will benefit tens of thousands of Forces households in the UK ...
The 2 illegal Kent anglers had their day at Maidstone Magistrates Court last Thursday (23 March), with one of them now having to pay out over £600.
Bill Haythorpe of Yalding, Maidstone was caught...
Updated: The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is seeking to recruit a Business Support Policy Advisor in Manchester. Closing date is 21 April 2017.
This is an exciting time to join the Intellectual Property...
The new contract with Neopost will mean Britain’s Armed Forces will continue to receive hard copy, secure mail, including photos, from their loved ones, for free and with no break in service as the new imail ...
It is very good to be with you here with you today, and particularly to be able to thank you all for the work you do on behalf of the government and on behalf of the British people. Vital work that helps millions...
Vulnerable women at risk of committing crime are to benefit from tailored, targeted support to break the cycle of reoffending and turn their lives around for good – backed by funding totalling over £...
Launched as part of the Industrial Strategy, the Scale-Up Taskforce aims to increase the number of businesses expanding their operations The focus will be on helping high-growth businesses to reach their ...
Thank you very much Nikki for convening this initiative.
And I want to thank all member states standing here who have expressed concern that the proposal for a nuclear weapons ban treaty would fail to...
The nation’s smartphones are the latest weapon in the fight to prevent the spread of the Asian hornet, thanks to a new app which has been launched today.
People will be able to use the free app - called...
A convicted money launderer has been ordered to pay back more than £700,000 after his attempt to have the debt written off was rejected by the Court of Appeal today (27 Mar).
Updated: Details of peripheral devices not allowed in the cabin.
On Tuesday 21 March the government announced new aviation security measures on all inbound direct flights to the UK from the following...
Hello and thank you for inviting me today.
Cyber security is such a crucial part of our modern economy. It’s something the Government is determined to get right, so it’s great to see the Institute of ...
Professor Andrew Thompson has been appointed Chief Executive of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) following a term as interim chief, Science Minister Jo Johnson confirmed today.
Professor...
The Environment Agency is looking for enthusiastic applicants from all walks of life to fill a vacancy on the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC). Being an RFCC member is an exciting opportunity...
Good morning, and welcome to the Qatar-UK Trade and Investment Conference.
We are delighted to have you all here today in London, and tomorrow in Birmingham, in what I hope will begin a new chapter in...
Guidelines will include advice on flexible working and requests for additional time off Key stakeholders will be invited to provide their views on best practice Guidance to be published on ACAS website shortly...
Look out for our tweets about forthcoming VMD news and events from @vmdgovuk. In line with standard practice across Government we will not be replying to tweets. But we will be retweeting our stakeholders...
In the furniture parts case the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued 2 decisions finding 3 companies guilty of illegal cartel conduct and imposing fines totalling £2.8 million. ...
The Government Veterinary Services (GVS) blog is a place for government vets to share stories about the interesting and varied roles they undertake.
The blog’s aim is to raise awareness of the ...
In its fourteenth year, the National Apprenticeship Awards 2017 will search for England’s top apprenticeship employers and apprentices; whilst recognising those individuals that make a significant contribution...
The Prime Minister has today announced a major counter-terrorism training exercise will take place in Scotland later this year to test multi-agency response that would come into force in the event of a terror...
The Rt Hon Baroness Anelay of St Johns, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister for the UN and the Commonwealth and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, will...
Two Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) officers, who are based at Heysham power station, visited Lancaster & Morecambe College recently to give a presentation to Public Service Level 2 and Level 3 students ...
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today announces that Dr. Rebecca Heaton has been appointed to the Committee to strengthen its expertise in business affairs.
Dr. Heaton’s role on the...
Updated: Added "The appointment was made without holding a competition and has been made in agreement with the Commissioner for Public Appointments who was content given the fact that a new body is to be created...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 23 March 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 24 March 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...
Shortly after 01:00 hrs on 28 February 2017, two track workers narrowly avoided being struck by the 22:42 hrs passenger train service from Wolverhampton to London Euston. The incident took place close to Camden...
I am pleased to announce the publication of analysis of English votes for English laws in relation to government amendments made at report stage to the Bus Services Bill.
The English votes for English...
I would like to inform the House that the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has today announced its decision to terminate its contract with Cavendish Fluor Partnership (CFP) for the management and decommissioning...
We are determined to transform the way that the railways work to deliver a revolution in services for passengers. Two weeks ago we announced a consultation on the South Eastern franchise which explained...
I am pleased to inform the House that following a rigorous competition I intend to award the South Western rail franchise to First MTR South Western Trains Limited pending the successful completion of ...
An exhibition of the shortlisted designs for a National Holocaust Memorial and education centre is on display in the Scottish Parliament between 27 March and 1 April.
The new National Holocaust...
The proportion of first-time buyers relying on inherited wealth or loans from the ‘bank of mum and dad’ has reached a historic high and the trend looks set to continue, new research by the Social Mobility ...