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If Russia truly wished to protect civilians, it would agree to the ceasefire or end this war outright: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 20:26 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine....

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Accountability remains important to ensuring stability in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 17:10 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Legal Advisor Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

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PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Macron of France and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: 22 May 2026

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 16:14 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister held a virtual meeting with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of France Emmanuel Macron and the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz this afternoon....

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New space system will better protect UK satellites as new imagery released

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 15:40 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Vital emergency services, military operations and British businesses will be better protected through a new system to protect UK satellites and the services they provide from space....

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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 15:02 UK Health Security Agency News Story

Latest information on cases including British nationals....

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Nature loss: an urgent financial risk

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 14:58 Government Actuary's Department News Story

GAD's Georgina Bedenham co-authors an industry report warning nature loss is a serious societal risk that should not be ignored by actuaries and institutions....

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Action to drive judge diversity and increase transparency

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 14:53 Ministry of Justice Press Release

New Judicial and Legal Diversity Board  to help break down barriers and deliver a judiciary that reflects modern Britain....

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Broken fit note system to be overhauled 

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 14:16 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Patients, employers and GPs are set to benefit from an overhaul of the broken fit note system following the launch of several pilots by the Government today to reform the system for workers who fall i...

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Preferred candidate for Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 14:00 Ministry of Justice News Story

The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has confirmed that Lynne Berry CBE is his preferred candidate for the role of Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commissio...

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New Head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation Appointed

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 13:17 Cabinet Office Press Release

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Adrian Bird CB as the new Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) and head of the Joint Intelli...

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 11:02 Central Arbitration Committee News Story

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

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UKHSA issues amber and yellow heat health alerts across England

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 10:51 UK Health Security Agency News Story

UKHSA has issued its first amber heat-health alert of 2026, warning of increased risk to vulnerable people from high temperatures in the coming days....

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£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 10:47 Department for Education Press Release

Major funding to support new PE and school sport, with targeted support to ensure all children can access equal opportunities for activity. ...

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UK strengthens border security with new sniffer dogs deployed in Bulgaria

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 10:37 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

The UK is providing three additional sniffer dogs to combat organised migration crime in Bulgaria and protect Europe’s borders. ...

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UK to host Illicit Finance Summit in December

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 10:20 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office News Story

The Illicit Finance Summit has been rescheduled from June to December....

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Government and rail industry say ‘Enough’ to sexual harassment

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 10:15 Home Office News Story

Campaign will target sexual harassment on trains and at stations while train operators will be scored on how they tackle the issue under new scheme....

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Environment Agency changes landfill permit to reduce odour risk

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 10:07 Environment Agency Press Release

The Environment Agency has made changes to an operator’s environmental permit to reduce odour issues at Jameson Road landfill....

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April 2026 Transaction Data

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 10:00 HM Land Registry News Story

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in April 2026....

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New watchlist published to put a spotlight on waste

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 09:37 Environment Agency News Story

New watchlist outlines 117 known waste sites across England causing concern for local communities ...

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