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Ministers order overhaul of Whitehall standards regime to tighten appointment and vetting process

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 15:05 Cabinet Office Press Release

New measures to strengthen appointment and vetting processes. ...

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Clara Swinson appointed as Second Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 15:00 Ministry of Justice News Story

The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice has today (11 March 2026) announced that Clara Swinson CB has been appointed as the new Second Permanent Secretary. ...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission to review lobbying, disclosure and access to government

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 14:34 Cabinet Office Press Release

The Prime Minister has today asked the Ethics and Integrity Commission to carry out a review into lobbying, disclosure and access to government. ...

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

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 14:29 Infected Blood Memorial Committee News Story

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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Protecting The Wash and North Norfolk's marine environment

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 14:14 Marine Management Organisation News Story

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting local people, coastal communities and all those who enjoy spending time in or on the water in The Wash and North Norfolk area to join their upcomin...

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Regulator issues formal warning to Slough gurdwara as it concludes case

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 14:04 The Charity Commission Press Release

The Charity Commission has concluded its review of allegations of accounting failures and political activity at Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Slough. ...

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Boaters urged to ‘reduce risk and boost skills’ in water safety campaign

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 13:43 Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Release

HM Coastguard, the RNLI and RYA are working together to launch their water safety campaign aimed at recreational boaters...

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Regulator investigates Surrey charity after concerns over private?benefit?and?financial mismanagement?

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 13:28 The Charity Commission Press Release

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Allen Trust (charity number: 1146388?)...

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Biggest Boat Clean up in a Decade Underway on Upper Thames

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 13:28 Environment Agency Press Release

Environment Agency plans to remove blight in time for new season “Sunk, wrecked, abandoned – they’ve got to go” says Deputy Director of Navigation ...

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War Detectives to trace descendants following return of partial WW1 casualty remains

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 13:11 Veterans UK News Story

The partial remains of 72 British soldiers who served and died during the First World War have been returned to France from a museum collection....

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CMA examines concerns about heating oil

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 12:58 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

The CMA is examining heating oil amid concerns about rising prices due to conflict in the Middle East. ...

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Science Secretary calls on research funders to back women with better maternity leave and flexible working support

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 12:06 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

Research funders urged to back a voluntary charter including commitments to paid maternity leave for PhD students and more help to return to work and flexible working....

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UK Marks 30 Years of Dayton Article?IV and Sub Regional Arms Control: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 11:20 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Senior Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, marks 30 years of Dayton Article?IV, highlighting its role in arms control and regional stability, reaffirming support for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and u...

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UK convenes JEF partners to disrupt Russia's shadow fleet

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 10:30 Ministry of Defence News Story

Defence Secretary and Attorney General met JEF legal representatives to address action against Russia's sanction-evading shadow fleet funding Ukraine war....

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Planning inspector roles: apply by 15 March 2026

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 10:02 Planning Inspectorate News Story

The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting experienced built environment professionals to become planning inspectors, determining planning appeals across England. ...

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Appointment of the Suffragan Bishop of Penrith: 11th March 2026

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 10:00 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Canon Dr Michael John Leyden, BA, MA, MSt, PhD, to the Suffragan See of Penrith, in the Diocese of Carlisle....

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Spirit of Discovery report published

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 10:00 Marine Accident Investigation Branch News Story

Loss of propulsion in heavy weather experienced by a passenger vessel while crossing the Bay of Biscay, leading to over 100 injuries and one fatality....

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Survey reveals 1 in 3 parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 10:00 UK Health Security Agency News Story

Study highlights misperceptions on the role of antibiotics in managing common childhood illness....

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UKEF backs Leicester sustainable packaging firm in Australian expansion 

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 09:30 UK Export Finance Press Release

UK Export Finance announces support for a UK luxury sustainable packaging company to expand into new foreign markets....

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