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Simpler, shared system for describing skills needs launched

Simpler, shared system for describing skills needs launched

11 May 2026 - 15:00 Press Release

Skills England

The UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), a new national framework, is a significant step forward in how we think ab...

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MHRA strengthens safety warnings for finasteride and dutasteride

MHRA strengthens safety warnings for finasteride and dutasteride

11 May 2026 - 13:43 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Updated safety advice has been issued to strengthen warnings about potential psychiatric and sexual dysfunction linked t...

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UK and France set to host multinational Strait of Hormuz meeting as British Warship to pre-position in the region

UK and France set to host multinational Strait of Hormuz meeting as British Warship to pre-position in the region

11 May 2026 - 13:32 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

UK and France to host first meeting of Defence Ministers to advance the Strait of Hormuz multinational mission. This com...

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MHRA opens UK-wide consultation on redefining gene therapies

MHRA opens UK-wide consultation on redefining gene therapies

11 May 2026 - 13:00 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

To future-proof the sector and ensure regulation keeps up with scientific and technological developments, the MHRA is co...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Publishes May Review Report

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Publishes May Review Report

11 May 2026 - 12:33 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn has today (Monday 11 May) published the May Review Report...

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Public urged to check immigration advisers are regulated

Public urged to check immigration advisers are regulated

11 May 2026 - 12:25 Press Release

Immigration Advice Authority

The campaign encourages the public to check that their immigration adviser is properly regulated before placing their tr...

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MMO and ports sector launch new Marine Licensing Top Tips

MMO and ports sector launch new Marine Licensing Top Tips

11 May 2026 - 12:12 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

New guidance and tools to support the marine licensing process. ...

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

11 May 2026 - 11:59 News Story

Central Arbitration Committee

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

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The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments

The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments

11 May 2026 - 11:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended th...

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MHRA invites views on proposed changes to medical device regulation

MHRA invites views on proposed changes to medical device regulation

11 May 2026 - 10:26 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

New pre-market regulatory requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices entering the GB market have b...

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Updates to the Board of Natural England

Updates to the Board of Natural England

11 May 2026 - 10:00 News Story

Natural England

Kate Gibson named as new Deputy Chair; Rachel Danemann confirmed as new member; and Professor Lynn Dicks reappointed...

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Football fans urged to show fraudsters the red card ahead of World Cup

Football fans urged to show fraudsters the red card ahead of World Cup

11 May 2026 - 09:39 News Story

Home Office

Lloyds Bank and the government are urging fans to Stop! Think Fraud ahead of the FIFA World Cup next month....

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New legislation gives Government power to bring British Steel into public ownership

New legislation gives Government power to bring British Steel into public ownership

11 May 2026 - 09:38 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

New legislation to be announced in the King's Speech on Wednesday will give government the option to bring British Steel...

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UK targets hostile and heinous Russian activity with latest sanctions

UK targets hostile and heinous Russian activity with latest sanctions

11 May 2026 - 09:10 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK is exposing and taking action against Russia’s hostile and heinous activity at every level, from its systematic c...

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Dr Simon Fabri appointed Chief Executive of HMGCC

Dr Simon Fabri appointed Chief Executive of HMGCC

11 May 2026 - 09:09 News Story

HM Government Communications Centre

HMGCC has today announced the appointment of Dr Simon Fabri as its new Chief Executive....

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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Holy See: Tammy Sandhu

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Holy See: Tammy Sandhu

11 May 2026 - 09:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ms Tarandip Kaur Sandhu MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Holy See in succession to Mr Christopher ...

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Convicted Cambridge security boss and operative to pay over £5000

Convicted Cambridge security boss and operative to pay over £5000

11 May 2026 - 08:24 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

Company director Paul Thomson pleaded guilty to knowingly deploying Daniel Almond-Farrant, who was also prosecuted, as a...

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Multimillion-pound competition drives cutting-edge innovation in rail industry

Multimillion-pound competition drives cutting-edge innovation in rail industry

11 May 2026 - 08:00 News Story

Department for Transport

Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Brita...

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Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed

Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed

10 May 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Transport

New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026....

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Digital future of Essex supercharged with 9,500 more homes and businesses getting upgraded broadband

Digital future of Essex supercharged with 9,500 more homes and businesses getting upgraded broadband

10 May 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

9,500 more homes and businesses in Essex to receive faster, reliable internet as part of the government’s Project Gigabi...

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Military conducts daring parachute drop to deliver critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha

Military conducts daring parachute drop to deliver critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha

10 May 2026 - 06:06 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

An Army specialist team has parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha to deliver critical medical support after it was confirmed ...

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New missions to transform childhoods of most disadvantaged

New missions to transform childhoods of most disadvantaged

09 May 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Education

New education missions launched to open doors for children in the most under-served communities...

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Statement: FCDO summons Chinese Ambassador

Statement: FCDO summons Chinese Ambassador

09 May 2026 - 18:59 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office summoned the Chinese Ambassador on Friday 8 May following convictions und...

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Appointment of Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Global Finance and Cooperation

Appointment of Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Global Finance and Cooperation

09 May 2026 - 11:53 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Keir Starmer has appointed Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Global Finance and Cooperation today....

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Appointment of Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation

Appointment of Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation

09 May 2026 - 11:53 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Keir Starmer has appointed Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation today...

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Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls

Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls

09 May 2026 - 11:17 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Keir Starmer has appointed Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Women and Girls today....

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Certification Officer: forthcoming hearings

Certification Officer: forthcoming hearings

08 May 2026 - 16:15 News Story

Certification Officer

Cases due to be heard by the Certification Officer....

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International Conference on Economic Crime

International Conference on Economic Crime

08 May 2026 - 15:56 News Story

Serious Fraud Office

French, Swiss and UK taskforce holds flagship event for prosecutors in London....

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Settlements in the West Bank are a flagrant violation of international law and must cease: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on the West Bank

Settlements in the West Bank are a flagrant violation of international law and must cease: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on the West Bank

08 May 2026 - 15:49 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Arria meeting on the West Bank....

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MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences

MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences

08 May 2026 - 13:26 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The MHRA continues to speed up access to medicines for patients, increase efficiency of regulation and help to attract i...

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