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The UK will not cease in our support for Ukraine and its people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine....

Readout: COBR(M) – Iran economic and domestic impacts: 23 March 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister chaired a COBR(M) meeting today, focussing on the domestic economic impact of the ongoing situation i...

Government outlines reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost construction and engineering skills

Department for Work and Pensions

Industry voices and stakeholders are being asked to shape the future of skills training as a new consultation proposes t...

Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to th...

How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

Central Arbitration Committee

The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC....

Sir Robert Buckland KC appointed to review the death of Sir David Amess

Home Office

Sir Robert Buckland KC appointed to lead an independent review into the murder of Sir David Amess....

England recovered from drought as weather whiplash sees floods

Environment Agency

Heavy rainfall sees water levels recover across England with all areas now back to normal status ...

YJB Board Member becomes Victims’ Commissioner Chief Executive  

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

Susannah Hancock, Youth Justice Board (YJB) Board member and lead for victims, will be taking up a new role as Chief Exe...

Precautionary recall of Hibiwash due to microbial contamination

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

As a precautionary measure, Mölnlycke Health Care is recalling three batches of Hibiwash, an antimicrobial wash, due to ...

UK Government commits up to £9m to support Mossmorran's future

Scotland Office

New funding designed to help secure a successful future for the site and support the local economy and communities affec...

Welsh steel industry backed with new trade measure and strategy

UK steel producers and thousands of steel workers in Wales will benefit from a landmark Steel Strategy....

Transport Secretary tasks HS2 with reducing construction time and cost to taxpayers

Department for Transport

The government is exploring options to cut HS2 costs, reduce delays and deliver the benefits of increased rail capacity ...

Current inspections

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication....

Call for evidence: An inspection of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the UK-France...

Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer...

Stronger protections to help protect threatened wild birds

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New proposals to restrict recreational shooting of threatened wild birds...

Joint statement from Tallinn Mechanism member states: 10 March 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Tallinn Mechanism members gave a joint statement in London on 10 March 2026, reaffirming support for Ukraine’s civilian ...

Advice accepted on autumn 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme

Department of Health and Social Care

The government has accepted advice from JCVI on eligibility for the autumn 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme....

King scallop dredge fishery temporary closure decision

Marine Management Organisation

Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has today 23 March 2026 announced its decision on a temporary closure to dredge fis...

Charity Commission responds to attacks in North London

The Charity Commission

David Holdsworth, chief executive of the Charity Commission, has issued a statement in response to attacks on ambulances...

SLC opens application service for 26/27 academic year

Student Loans Company

26/27 SFE full-time undergraduate student finance applications are now open....

Full-time undergraduate student finance applications now open for 2026 to 2027!

Student Loans Company

Apply for student finance and manage your account online. ...

Drivers’ Hours: A Traffic Commissioner’s Perspective on Safety, Compliance, and Responsibility

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

In commercial road transport, few regulations are as vital to public safety and operational integrity as the rules gover...

Sports stars say ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls

Home Office

Sports stars Chloe Kelly, Conor Benn, and Dan Burn lend support to the ‘Enough’ campaign as government drives forward on...

Independent Assurance Reviewer sought to examine DWP’s activities relating to Post Office staff prosecutions

Department for Work and Pensions

An independent Reviewer will assess the steps taken by the Department for Work and Pensions regarding its prosecutions o...

UK Packaging PRO?appointed to deliver Extended Producer Responsibility?for packaging?scheme

PackUK

New?Producer Responsibility Organisation to work with PackUK?to?help?shape?the?future?of?new packaging?scheme ...

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada and others on the Strait of Hormuz: 19 March 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Republic...

DBS expands Faith in Safeguarding campaign nationally

Disclosure and Barring Service

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is expanding its Faith in Safeguarding campaign with free pop-up clinics across Eng...

New school nurseries to help cut childcare costs in poorest areas

Department for Education

Over 300 schools to open or expand nurseries, creating thousands of places, targeting areas childcare gaps and helping f...

Seven new towns proposed to kickstart housebuilding push

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Seven locations proposed as new towns with each location delivering at least 10,000 homes with several delivering up to ...