Government news, all in one place

Latest News

Showing 221-240 of 108133

SFO Director announces retirement

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 14:02 Serious Fraud Office News Story

Nick Ephgrave, the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, will retire in the Spring....

Read full article

CMA requires Aramark to sell Entier after finding competition concerns

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 12:01 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

Aramark’s purchase of Entier found to harm competition in the UK for offshore catering services....

Read full article

Trustee appointed to the Natural History Museum Board

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 12:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport News Story

The Prime Minister has appointed Sally MacGregor to the board of the Natural History Museum for a term of 4 years from 14 January 2026 to 13 January 2030....

Read full article

Greater and faster?compensation?for Windrush victims

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 11:21 Home Office News Story

Thousands of people affected by the Home Office Windrush scandal will see greater compensation and claims processed quicker, under reforms taking effect today.?...

Read full article

Manchester man sentenced for assaulting Fisheries Officer

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 10:57 Environment Agency Press Release

Thomas Hodkinson struck an officer with a broken fishing rod. Prosecution is a warning that threatening and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated....

Read full article

Lowering chemical hazards across Sellafield

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 10:20 Sellafield Ltd News Story

We’ve taken a major step to reduce hazardous chemicals across Sellafield and lower our overall site risk. ...

Read full article

New Aviation Ambassadors announced to inspire future pilots, engineers and air traffic controllers

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 10:17 Department for Transport Press Release

Our 10 new Aviation Ambassadors will help encourage more young people to see the UK aviation sector as a place where they can build rewarding, long-term futures....

Read full article

CMA launches review of its approach to merger efficiencies

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 10:00 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

Call for evidence launched as CMA merger efficiencies review gets underway....

Read full article

Honeybourne III report and safety flyer published

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 10:00 Marine Accident Investigation Branch News Story

Fatal injury to a deckhand following a chain failure on the scallop dredger Honeybourne III (PD905) 16 nautical miles south of Newhaven, England....

Read full article

From Crawley to Côte d'Ivoire: West Sussex firm wins multi million pound contract with government backed finance

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 09:31 UK Export Finance Press Release

Rainbo Supplies & Services continues to grow its portfolio of African clients with backing by UK Export Finance and London Forfaiting Company....

Read full article

Regulator of Social Housing 2025 Global Accounts published

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 09:30 Regulator of Social Housing Press Release

Record spend on existing social homes forecast to rise further, even as landlords continue to invest significantly in new homes...

Read full article

GAD secures place on LGPS procurement framework

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 09:04 Government Actuary's Department News Story

GAD is reappointed to LGPS framework for specialist consultancy services following competitive tender, offering independent actuarial expertise....

Read full article

Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 00:01 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Sick and disabled people will have more opportunities to move into work following the overhaul of a scheme that will boost living standards and workplace inclusion....

Read full article

Foreign Secretary statement on the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 00:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office News Story

Foreign Secretary statement on the commitment to move to Phase 2 of the Peace Plan and the announcement of the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza...

Read full article

Russia’s reckless missile attacks expose its ongoing obstruction of peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 00:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s latest missile and drone barrage, including its use of an intermediate range ballistic missile near NATO territory. Russia is attempting to use false narratives to...

Read full article

New homes boost for Yorkshire as family run housebuilder agrees “game changer” loan with Homes England

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 00:00 Homes England Press Release

Yorkshire Homes secures SME Accelerator loan – designed to help small and medium-sized developers build more homes, more quickly. ...

Read full article

Record renewables auction supports 7,000 jobs and £3bn investment

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 00:00 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Press Release

Workers across Britain will benefit from billions of pounds of private sector investment in ports and supply chains....

Read full article

Plans for 5,500 homes at Wychavon Town move forward

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 00:00 Homes England Press Release

Homes England and Summix have confirmed that two outline planning applications for Wychavon Town have been validated by Wychavon District Council. The applications relate to the proposed new settlemen...

Read full article

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme gets a more efficient design

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 00:00 Environment Agency Press Release

A more streamlined tidal barrier structure will cut costs and construction complexity and provide the same level of protection for 12,800 homes and businesses. ...

Read full article

Recent News

Farming rules shake-up to cut pollution and support farmers

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

PM call with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden: 27 January 2026

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prisoners turn new page with launch of Reading Laureate

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | Ministry of Justice

Major milestone for HS2 as tunnelling to Euston starts

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | Department for Transport

UPR51: UK Statement on Austria

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

PM: “We're capping ground rents at £250”

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Pubs and Live Music Venues Relief

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | HM Treasury

Share This


Enjoyed this? Why not share it with others if you've found it useful by using one of the tools below: