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UK convenes JEF partners to disrupt Russia's shadow fleet

UK convenes JEF partners to disrupt Russia's shadow fleet

11 March 2026 - 10:30 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Defence Secretary and Attorney General met JEF legal representatives to address action against Russia's sanction-evading...

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Planning inspector roles: apply by 15 March 2026

Planning inspector roles: apply by 15 March 2026

11 March 2026 - 10:02 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting experienced built environment professionals to become planning inspectors, deter...

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Appointment of the Suffragan Bishop of Penrith: 11th March 2026

Appointment of the Suffragan Bishop of Penrith: 11th March 2026

11 March 2026 - 10:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Canon Dr Michael John Leyden, BA, MA, MSt, PhD, to the Suffragan Se...

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Spirit of Discovery report published

Spirit of Discovery report published

11 March 2026 - 10:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Loss of propulsion in heavy weather experienced by a passenger vessel while crossing the Bay of Biscay, leading to over ...

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Survey reveals 1 in 3 parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections

Survey reveals 1 in 3 parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections

11 March 2026 - 10:00 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Study highlights misperceptions on the role of antibiotics in managing common childhood illness....

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UKEF backs Leicester sustainable packaging firm in Australian expansion 

UKEF backs Leicester sustainable packaging firm in Australian expansion 

11 March 2026 - 09:30 Press Release

UK Export Finance

UK Export Finance announces support for a UK luxury sustainable packaging company to expand into new foreign markets....

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Statement to the 111th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

Statement to the 111th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

11 March 2026 - 09:22 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by His Excellency Chris Rampling, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern...

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Government to tackle speculative demand grid connection requests

Government to tackle speculative demand grid connection requests

11 March 2026 - 09:05 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Reforms will strengthen conditions for joining and remaining in the queue for demand connections, and prioritise project...

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Hereditary Peers Bill passes in House of Lords, paving the way for further reform

Hereditary Peers Bill passes in House of Lords, paving the way for further reform

10 March 2026 - 21:12 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The Hereditary Peers Bill has passed in the House of Lords in one of the biggest reforms to Parliament and UK democracy ...

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Fraud Strategy launch

Fraud Strategy launch

10 March 2026 - 16:27 Speech

Home Office

Lord Hanson introduces the Fraud Strategy at the launch event. ...

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The United Kingdom remains committed to eradicating the threat posed by chemical weapons in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains committed to eradicating the threat posed by chemical weapons in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

10 March 2026 - 16:03 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

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UK manufacturers to save millions of pounds a year as government removes offshore wind energy tariffs

UK manufacturers to save millions of pounds a year as government removes offshore wind energy tariffs

10 March 2026 - 15:59 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

British manufacturers will save millions of pounds a year as the Government removes tariffs on offshore wind energy comp...

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Civil Procedure Rule Committee: Annual open meeting 8 May 2026

Civil Procedure Rule Committee: Annual open meeting 8 May 2026

10 March 2026 - 15:56 News Story

Ministry of Justice

Are you interested in observing the rule making process? The Civil Procedure Rule Committee is hosting the annual Open M...

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New civil society council established to put partnership at the heart of government

New civil society council established to put partnership at the heart of government

10 March 2026 - 15:49 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Leading voices from across the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector have today been appointed to the new Ci...

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Rebecca Phillips appointed as Chief Planning Inspector

Rebecca Phillips appointed as Chief Planning Inspector

10 March 2026 - 15:44 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

The Planning Inspectorate has today announced the permanent appointment of Rebecca Phillips as Chief Planning Inspector,...

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Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Leeds maternity review

Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Leeds maternity review

10 March 2026 - 14:41 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Health Secretary Wes Streeting appoints Donna Ockenden to lead the independent review into Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS ...

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Two pollutions cost Chippenham farm more than £18,000

Two pollutions cost Chippenham farm more than £18,000

10 March 2026 - 13:47 News Story

Environment Agency

JD Spencer Farm Partnership was fined £7,000 and £8,944 of legal costs after two slurry pollution incidents impacted the...

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PM call with leaders of Germany and Italy: 9 March 2026

PM call with leaders of Germany and Italy: 9 March 2026

10 March 2026 - 13:42 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The PM spoke to the leaders of Germany and Italy last night about the situation in the Middle East. ...

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UK-first achieved in advanced materials to benefit defence

UK-first achieved in advanced materials to benefit defence

10 March 2026 - 13:25 Press Release

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

The UK has established its first sovereign manufacturing capability for ultrahigh temperature materials - vital for spac...

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Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID

Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID

10 March 2026 - 13:17 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The Government has launched a consultation asking the public to share their views on how digital ID is used to make publ...

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Major community iftar held by ministers?at Lancaster House  

Major community iftar held by ministers?at Lancaster House  

10 March 2026 - 12:54 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

More than?180 people?from?across the?UK?heard speeches,?viewed?exhibitions?and ate?together at a Ramadan event ...

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Blood on demand: UKDI seeks innovations for blood testing in the field

Blood on demand: UKDI seeks innovations for blood testing in the field

10 March 2026 - 12:03 News Story

UK Defence Innovation

This competition requires ideas for optimising the safety of blood used in deployed settings...

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Outstanding service and devotion to duty recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd

Outstanding service and devotion to duty recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd

10 March 2026 - 11:23 News Story

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA)

The efforts of eight people from across Gwynedd have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county....

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Help with the cost of living in 2026

Help with the cost of living in 2026

10 March 2026 - 10:38 News Story

Cabinet Office

We're taking action to help families with the cost of living, here is what you need to know....

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Global impact of UK health data resource highlighted in newly published paper 

Global impact of UK health data resource highlighted in newly published paper 

10 March 2026 - 10:21 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

New analysis shows Clinical Practice Research Datalink has supported groundbreaking medical research across 29 countries...

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Nuclear project academy goes national

Nuclear project academy goes national

10 March 2026 - 10:05 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is launching a UK?wide training programme to support the development of proj...

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Tough new rules force suppliers to fix faulty smart meters

Tough new rules force suppliers to fix faulty smart meters

10 March 2026 - 09:30 News Story

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Families to save on their energy bills with new obligations for suppliers to fix smart meters more quickly, cutting wait...

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More dentists coming as government boosts number who can practise

More dentists coming as government boosts number who can practise

10 March 2026 - 09:27 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Boost for patients as the government bolsters the dental workforce by thousands....

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Recruitment for a Senior Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Assessor

Recruitment for a Senior Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Assessor

10 March 2026 - 09:08 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Senior Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Assessor working on post-authorisation surveillance of veterinary medicines for the ...

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Change of Ambassador to the European Union

Change of Ambassador to the European Union

10 March 2026 - 09:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG has been appointed Ambassador to the European Union in succession to Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appl...

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