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Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Sussex maternity review

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 18:32 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Bereaved families to get answers they deserve...

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The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 18:05 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Great Lakes Region....

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Environment Agency secures £2.35m for environmental improvements

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 16:15 Environment Agency Press Release

The Environment Agency has secured £2.35 million from Yorkshire Water for environmental improvements following a series of pollution incidents....

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Change of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chair

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 15:58 Nuclear Decommissioning Authority News Story

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group Chair to step down to focus on other existing and potential future board roles....

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Spring into the Mendip National Nature Reserve

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 15:52 Natural England Press Release

April to early June is the prime window to experience the reserve's spectacular wildflowers and wildlife...

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Asylum hotels close as government scales up use of large sites

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 15:52 Home Office News Story

Eleven more asylum hotels have been returned to communities nationwide, with further closures coming soon as the Home Office ends their use for good....

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Digital overhaul of prison system to drive down release errors

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 15:51 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Shocking accidental prisoner releases to be stamped out, as the Government moves to digitalise the archaic paper-based prison system....

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Government drives forward its 150 day clinical trial target

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 15:29 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

NHS patients get faster access to groundbreaking treatments as government drives forward 150-day clinical trial target...

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1,200 UK jobs supported by nearly £900 million defence deal to keep military helicopters mission ready

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 15:02 Ministry of Defence Press Release

More than 1,000 jobs have been secured through a new contract to help sustain Army Apache and RAF Chinook helicopters. ...

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Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 14:45 Home Office News Story

New guidance published to help organisations and businesses prepare for terrorist threats and protect lives....

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Over 200 community organisations backed to help bridge divides

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 14:25 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

Organisations boosting unity, trust and togetherness in their communities will receive a share of over £2 million funding...

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Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 14:16 Department for Education Press Release

19 new Technical Excellence Colleges will equip young people with the high-level technical skills needed to access well-paid, high-skilled jobs....

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UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 13:30 Department for Education Press Release

Thousands across the UK set to benefit from re-opening of the historic Erasmus+ programme...

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Chancellor drives global push for ‘responsive and responsible’ international action in face of war

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 13:12 HM Treasury News Story

The Chancellor has coordinated a joint statement with international counterparts calling for a co?ordinated response to the economic impacts of the Middle East conflict....

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Joint Statement from Finance Ministers on the Middle East: 15 April 2026

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 13:12 HM Treasury Press Release

Joint statement from the Finance Ministers of the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Sweden, Netherlands, Finland, Spain, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Poland and New Zealand on the Middle East. ...

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Road vehicle incursion at York Street, Belfast

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 13:02 Rail Accident Investigation Branch News Story

Investigation into a near miss between a train and a heavy goods vehicle near York Street, Belfast, 20 March 2026....

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Fixing the foundations: government fund to fix England's bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 12:18 Department for Transport Press Release

Funding will help local councils with cost of fixing England's aging road infrastructure....

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Defending against biological threats: UKDI launches Biosecurity Frontiers competition

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 11:57 UK Defence Innovation News Story

This competition seeks innovations to strengthen the UK's ability to detect, prevent and respond to biological risks...

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 11:13 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs News Story

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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