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Review published setting new course for mainstreaming property flood resilience

Environment Agency

The Review, led by Professor Peter Bonfield, brought together leaders from across various sectors who all have an import...

SLC pays over £5billion in student finance at the start of the 25/26 academic year

Student Loans Company

The Student Loans Company (SLC) has paid over £5bn in first term Maintenance and Tuition Fee Loan payments....

DBS hosts fifth Annual Conference on the future of safeguarding

Disclosure and Barring Service

DBS welcomed over 1,300 safeguarding professionals to its fifth Annual Conference to explore innovation, collaboration, ...

Scrutiny report about radioactive waste disposal is published

Environment Agency

A joint scrutiny report from the Environment Agency and Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) about radioactive waste disp...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight homes get personal flood protection

Environment Agency

The property flood resilience programme has protected 120 homes across Hampshire and Isle of Wight, with another 70 rece...

Major work starts at Greatham Beck in Teesside

Environment Agency

Construction has started on a £4m major restoration project that will return Greatham Beck to its traditional course aft...

Advanced manufacturer from Yorkshire drives export growth with £1.5 million government guarantee

UK Export Finance

High-voltage bar and coil manufacturer Preformed Windings Limited strengthens international competitiveness and creates ...

Karin report published

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Fatal injury to a recreational diver following contact with a motor vessel operating as a recreational dive support vess...

UK condemns Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure, highlighting the severe impact...

Homes England backs SME housebuilder Forge New Homes with £7 million loan

Homes England

A £7 million loan from the Home Building Fund is supporting SME developer, Forge New Homes, to deliver 58 much-needed ne...

Professor James Levine: When policy becomes medicine

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

How regulation can spark life-saving innovation. ...

Second chance to comment on Personal Locator Beacon registration

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

A fresh consultation has been launched today (13 October 2025) for more people to have their say on proposals to make se...

Ground-breaking use of AI saves taxpayers’ money and delivers greater government efficiency

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The government’s AI tool Consult analysed 50,000+ responses to the Independent Water Commission review in 2 hours, match...

Russia is weaponising winter against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Russia’s systematic targeting of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter appears to follow a clear pattern aimed...

Resilience through Comprehensive Security: UK statement to the OSCE

At the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation, the UK outlines that our approach to resilience is rooted in our whole-of-s...

Education Secretary speech at CST Conference

Department for Education

In her speech, Bridget Phillipson set out core tenets of the upcoming schools white paper, which will lay the path for n...

CMA consults on proposed changes to its merger remedies approach

Competition and Markets Authority

Comprehensive refresh seeks to ensure merger remedies are effective, provide greater certainty for businesses and allow ...

Government to tackle antisemitism and other racism in the NHS

Department of Health and Social Care

The government takes urgent action to tackle antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS. ...

Appointment of four MHCLG Non-Executive Directors

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has confirmed the appointment of four new Non-Executiv...

East Midlands urged to check flood risk despite drought

Environment Agency

As part of Flood Action Week, the East Midlands is urged to plan ahead this autumn to reduce the impact flooding may hav...

Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge Museums saved for the nation

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage ...

Mental health support and peer support networks to get people back into work as local areas get £80 million funding boost

Department for Work and Pensions

Across the country, thousands more people will be helped back towards employment through support ranging from peer-to-pe...

Communiqué from co-Hosts of the Wilton Park conference on Financing Gaza’s Reconstruction

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Outcome Statement: Communiqué from co-Hosts of the Wilton Park conference on Financing Gaza’s Reconstruction ...

Joint UK-India Carrier Strike Group exercise deepens defence ties as deals boost UK jobs

Ministry of Defence

Britain's strategic partnership with India continues to grow as the powerful UK-led Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) conduct...

Young people given stark warning on deadly risks of taking drugs

Department of Health and Social Care

The government has launched a new campaign to alert young people to the dangers of ketamine, counterfeit medicines and a...

Students urged to Stop! Think Fraud as more than half face scams

Home Office

As the new term begins, students are reminded to spot scams, with fraudsters targeting those fresh to university life an...

Data-driven overhaul boosts officer training pass rate by 15%

Civil Nuclear Constabulary

From bespoke tuition to inclusive coaching, CNC’s refreshed training gives recruits the tools to succeed in armed polici...

£80 million support for children’s hospices over 3 years

Department of Health and Social Care

Settlement provides £26 million annually offering crucial financial certainty for services supporting seriously ill chil...

Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean

Ministry of Defence

Update to Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean ...

Revamped ratings to drive better water company performance

Environment Agency

New and tighter metrics will give a more rounded view of water company performance and drive improvement....