Foreign Secretary visits China
Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives in China on two-day trip, which will include meetings in Beijing and Shanghai
Virtual reality and wearable technology pilot to cut drug deaths
The government will fund research into wearable technology, virtual reality and artificial intelligence in a bid to support people with drug addictions.
Regulator announces inquiry into Leicester disability charity
The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities for England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Leicestershire Centre for Integrated Living Limited.
County Durham man sentenced for illegal waste dumping
A man described as ‘arrogant’ by a judge has been sentenced for arranging waste to be illegally dumped on his rural land near Consett.
New Chair appointed to lead Senior Salaries Review Body
Lea Paterson announced as Chair of the Senior Salaries Review Body.
New Chair appointed to lead Senior Salaries Review Body
Lea Paterson announced as Chair of the Senior Salaries Review Body.
Millions of shoppers to be protected by new Buy-Now, Pay-Later rules
New rules will give millions of Buy-Now, Pay-Later users key protections offered by other forms of credit.
Millions of shoppers to be protected by new Buy-Now, Pay-Later rules
New rules will give millions of Buy-Now, Pay-Later users key protections offered by other forms of credit.
UK to support NATO space launch capabilities and artillery supplies
Defence Secretary agrees to range of initiatives from boosting ease of access to space and virtual training to developing cutting-edge drones.
Research shows concerning level of poor practice in the IVA market
Insolvency Service working with regulators to improve support for people with debt
British Caribbean Minister meets Prime Minister Philip Davis KC in The Bahamas as the two countries strengthen trade ties
Baroness Chapman signs new trade deals between the UK and The Bahamas
Government partners with civil society to transform lives across the UK
Government marks ‘new beginning’ of relationship with civil society to tackle some of society’s most pressing issues with launch of a new ‘Civil Society Covenant’
Transport Minister celebrates community transport in West London
Government is committed to improving local transport networks and making them more inclusive to enable vulnerable people to travel safely and confidently.
Transport Minister celebrates community transport in West London
Government is committed to improving local transport networks and making them more inclusive to enable vulnerable people to travel safely and confidently.
Brighton soldier killed at Passendale finally laid to rest
A World War One soldier who was injured and sent home, but then returned to the front where he was killed, has finally been buried close to where he fell.
Progress for investment in Grangemouth's future
UK and Scottish Governments step up plans to support workers at Grangemouth refinery, with immediate investment in skills and training.
Increased sentencing powers for magistrates to address prisons crisis
More victims will get the justice they deserve sooner under plans to give magistrates greater sentencing powers.
Regulators urge safer giving to help people impacted by humanitarian crisis in the Middle East
The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator advise people to give support via registered charities.
G7 Cyber Expert Group recommends action to combat financial sector risks from quantum computing
G7 Cyber Expert Group publishes guidance for the finance sector on planning for quantum computing.
UN Human Rights Council 57: European Human Rights Ambassadors’ statement on the Death Penalty.
European Human Rights Ambassadors’ statement on World and European Day Against the Death Penalty. Delivered at the 57th Human Rights Council in Geneva on 10 October 2024.
UN Human Rights Council 57: European Human Rights Ambassadors’ statement on the Death Penalty.
European Human Rights Ambassadors’ statement on World and European Day Against the Death Penalty. Delivered at the 57th Human Rights Council in Geneva on 10 October 2024.
Taw and Torridge Coaches fined for diesel leak into Taw estuary
Company boss Mark Hunt consistently denied any wrongdoing and blamed pollution on nearby petrol station. But coach depot fuel pumps had not been calibrated.