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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

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

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£1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost Northern Ireland community and voluntary groups

£1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost Northern Ireland community and voluntary groups

Monday, 02 March 2026

Grant will enable a forum of Northern Ireland voluntary and community sector organisations to upskill other local groups and help them secure funding....

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Health service to save millions with boost to electrify NHS fleet

Health service to save millions with boost to electrify NHS fleet

Friday, 27 February 2026

Switching the NHS vehicle fleet to electric will save the health service millions and help to decarbonise 460 million miles of travel each year....

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Government cuts cyber attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services

Government cuts cyber attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services

Thursday, 26 February 2026

The government has launched a new vulnerability monitoring service (VMS) to reduce cyber risks and speed up fixes, and a new Cyber Profession to build...

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UK’s video on demand services to have enhanced Ofcom regulation

UK’s video on demand services to have enhanced Ofcom regulation

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Media Act implementation will bring the UK’s largest video-on-demand services under regulation by Ofcom to better protect children and the most vulner...

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New requirements for UK’s biggest video on demand services

New requirements for UK’s biggest video on demand services

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Video-on-demand streaming services to meet subtitling, audio description and signing requirements that traditional broadcasters already follow...

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Belgravia waste crook forced to pay £1.4m compensation

Belgravia waste crook forced to pay £1.4m compensation

Friday, 20 February 2026

Suspended jail terms or fines for three men after countrywide crimes Illegal sites read like an A-Z: Cambridgeshire, Kent and Surrey among counties ...

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Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services

Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services

Thursday, 19 February 2026

First-ever AI Strategy for UK Research and Innovation marks bold plan to make AI deliver for UK’s cutting-edge science and research efforts....

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Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hours under new law to protect women and girls

Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hours under new law to protect women and girls

Thursday, 19 February 2026

New law requires tech platforms to take down non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours or face fines. ...

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Non Executive Directors Appointed to GBE N Board

Non Executive Directors Appointed to GBE N Board

Monday, 16 February 2026

GBE-N are pleased to announce the appointment of new non-executive directors to the GBE-N Board....

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Trespassing on Thames

Trespassing on Thames

Monday, 16 February 2026

High Court backs Environment Agency over illegal boats...

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CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k for failure to comply with legal information notice

CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k for failure to comply with legal information notice

Friday, 13 February 2026

The CMA has imposed a £473,000 penalty on Euro Car Parks for failing to respond to a notice that legally required the company to provide information....

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Minister Lloyd speech at techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026

Minister Lloyd speech at techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026

Friday, 13 February 2026

Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke to techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026 on 10 February 2026....

End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living

End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Major telecoms providers sign new charter to end unexpected mid-contract price rises and make social tariffs easier to access, helping millions manage...

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Three Trustees appointed to The Imperial War Museums Board.

Three Trustees appointed to The Imperial War Museums Board.

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

The Prime Minister has appointed Jeremy Bailey and Sir William Worsley and the Secretary of State has appointed Samantha Washington as Trustees of The...

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Is your child influenced by toxic content? New government campaign supports parents to talk about harmful online content

Is your child influenced by toxic content? New government campaign supports parents to talk about harmful online content

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

A new campaign for parents, full of immediate practical advice on how to talk to your children about harmful online content, as the government bolster...

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Claim your Child Trust Fund this National Apprenticeship Week

Claim your Child Trust Fund this National Apprenticeship Week

Monday, 09 February 2026

Young people encouraged to claim their Child Trust Fund savings for financial head start...

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Four Trustees appointed to The Royal Parks Board

Four Trustees appointed to The Royal Parks Board

Friday, 06 February 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Michael Eldridge, Lorna Parker, Justine Simons, and Ruth Willmott as Trustees of The Royal Parks Board for a term...

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New 35 mile coastal path opens along Chichester Harbour

New 35 mile coastal path opens along Chichester Harbour

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Walkers gain access to stunning coastline between Hayling Island and East Head. New trail joins more than 210 miles of a continuous path on the south ...

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UK and Japan strengthen science and technology ties

UK and Japan strengthen science and technology ties

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

New partnerships across life sciences, quantum and advanced connectivity....

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Medicines recall of all quetiapine oral suspension batches from Eaststone Limited due to incorrect amount of active ingredient

Medicines recall of all quetiapine oral suspension batches from Eaststone Limited due to incorrect amount of active ingredient

Thursday, 29 January 2026

Batches of quetiapine oral suspension from Eaststone Limited are being recalled due to the active content being twice the amount it should be. Patient...

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£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff

£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff

Monday, 19 January 2026

Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage ...

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Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

Monday, 19 January 2026

Government launches consultation on children's social media use and bans phones in schools to protect young people's wellbeing and ensure safer online...

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Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs

Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs

Monday, 19 January 2026

A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge faciliti...

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Speech for UN Association 80th anniversary of United Nations General Assembly meeting

Speech for UN Association 80th anniversary of United Nations General Assembly meeting

Saturday, 17 January 2026

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered a speech at the meeting marking the UN-Association's 80th anniversary of the United Nations General Asse...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Estonia: Jo Lomas

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Estonia: Jo Lomas

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Jo Lomas has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia....

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Sellafield Ltd backs groundbreaking digital hub to inspire West Cumbria’s next generation

Sellafield Ltd backs groundbreaking digital hub to inspire West Cumbria’s next generation

Friday, 09 January 2026

Sellafield Ltd joins forces with local partners and supply chain to fund the creation of LEVELS – a state-of-the-art digital centre in Whitehaven, Wes...

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Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes

Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Dating apps and social media platforms must now prevent cyberflashing, as it becomes a priority offence under the Online Safety Act. ...

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UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list

UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list

Monday, 29 December 2025

HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 recognises community champions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK....

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