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Major step for fraud prevention with landmark ban on SIM farms

Major step for fraud prevention with landmark ban on SIM farms

23 April 2025 - 23:01 News Story

Home Office

The UK will become the first country in Europe to ban the possession and supply of SIM farms – technical devices used to...

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National roadshow kicks off to get businesses exporting and grow the economy

National roadshow kicks off to get businesses exporting and grow the economy

23 April 2025 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

SMEs from across the UK will benefit from new government support to match them up with international buyers and markets....

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Westminster Insight - Women and Girls in Sport Conference

Westminster Insight - Women and Girls in Sport Conference

23 April 2025 - 23:00 Speech

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock outlined the government's vision on women's sport at the Westminster Insight - Women a...

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UK bolsters support for Syrian people by amending Syria sanctions

UK bolsters support for Syrian people by amending Syria sanctions

23 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Updates to UK Syria sanctions regulations will help the people of Syria rebuild their country and economy following the ...

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Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 24 April 2025

Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 24 April 2025

23 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement following reports of violence in and around El Fasher, Sudan....

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SFO sets out route for businesses to avoid prosecution

SFO sets out route for businesses to avoid prosecution

23 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Serious Fraud Office

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today launched new guidance for corporates about self-reporting, co-operation and Def...

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Prime Minister launches major boost for UK clean energy industry

Prime Minister launches major boost for UK clean energy industry

23 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Prime Minister brings forward £300 million for Great British Energy to invest in offshore wind supply chains ahead of th...

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Government launches call for evidence on men’s health 

Government launches call for evidence on men’s health 

23 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Call for evidence will inform England’s first ever men’s health strategy to tackle the life expectancy gap....

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£1,000 retirement savings boost from plans to bring together small pension pots

£1,000 retirement savings boost from plans to bring together small pension pots

23 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Millions of Brits will find it easier to track their pension savings with the creation of a small pensions pot consolida...

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Russia's missile attacks against Ukrainian civilians over Easter demonstrate its attitude towards peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's missile attacks against Ukrainian civilians over Easter demonstrate its attitude towards peace: UK statement to the OSCE

23 April 2025 - 23:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's missile attacks against civilians in Sumy and Kharkiv over Easter and President Put...

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Major carbon capture project to deliver jobs and growth

Major carbon capture project to deliver jobs and growth

23 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Thousands of jobs created as major carbon capture and storage network is ready for construction – boosting energy securi...

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Chancellor unveils plans to maintain level playing field for British business

Chancellor unveils plans to maintain level playing field for British business

23 April 2025 - 17:00 Press Release

HM Treasury

British businesses will be supported to trade freely as the Chancellor chooses to act on practices that undercut fair tr...

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MHRA approves first UK treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia, omaveloxolone

MHRA approves first UK treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia, omaveloxolone

23 April 2025 - 15:26 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

As with all products, we will keep its safety under close review....

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Environment Agency clampdown on illegal use of cast nets

Environment Agency clampdown on illegal use of cast nets

23 April 2025 - 14:19 Press Release

Environment Agency

A 42-year-old man was caught red-handed by Environment Agency officers when he attempted to use a cast net without permi...

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Trustee reappointed to the Theatres Trust

Trustee reappointed to the Theatres Trust

23 April 2025 - 11:30 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has reappointed Lucy Osborne as a Trustee of the Theatres Trust for a second term of 3 years....

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Police vetting reforms to boost officer standards

Police vetting reforms to boost officer standards

23 April 2025 - 11:28 News Story

Home Office

Police chiefs will automatically sack officers who fail background checks, allowing them to root out those who are unfit...

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New funding to support Windrush compensation scheme applications

New funding to support Windrush compensation scheme applications

23 April 2025 - 11:09 News Story

Home Office

A successful grassroots fund has been extended after reaching 50,000 people in first year. Applications are now open for...

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Planning reforms to slash a year off infrastructure delivery

Planning reforms to slash a year off infrastructure delivery

23 April 2025 - 10:53 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Clean energy projects, reservoirs, railway lines, and other major infrastructure to be built faster, under changes to th...

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Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of New Zealand

Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of New Zealand

23 April 2025 - 10:42 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

This Joint Statement follows the meeting of the United Kingdom and New Zealand Prime Ministers in London on 22 April 202...

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Lord Collins of Highbury, UK Minister for Africa visits Uganda

Lord Collins of Highbury, UK Minister for Africa visits Uganda

23 April 2025 - 09:52 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Lord Collins of Highbury visited Uganda on 3 and 4 April to reinforce the UK's commitment to sustainable development and...

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Anniversary Statement: De Havilland Canada DHC-8-402, 9H-LWB

Anniversary Statement: De Havilland Canada DHC-8-402, 9H-LWB

23 April 2025 - 09:04 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Runway excursion at Guernsey Airport, 23 April 2024...

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Sheffield payroll director banned after company went into liquidation with £2.5 million VAT bill

Sheffield payroll director banned after company went into liquidation with £2.5 million VAT bill

23 April 2025 - 08:37 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

The company substantially under-declared the amount of tax it had to pay in 2020 and 2021 ...

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Reeves: I will always act to defend British interests

Reeves: I will always act to defend British interests

23 April 2025 - 08:27 Press Release

HM Treasury

Chancellor Rachel Reeves travels to Washington DC for her first spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

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PM remarks at St George's Day reception: 22 April 2025

PM remarks at St George's Day reception: 22 April 2025

23 April 2025 - 07:46 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister’s remarks from the St. George’s Day reception in Downing Street....

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£10 million boost to employment support in Wales to Get Britain Working again

£10 million boost to employment support in Wales to Get Britain Working again

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

People in Wales are set to benefit from a £10 million investment aimed at improving local work, health, and skills suppo...

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First prisoners arrive at new 1,500-place jail

First prisoners arrive at new 1,500-place jail

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

The first prisoners have been locked up at a new jail that will create nearly 1,500 prison places, helping to cut crime ...

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Breakthrough in bowel cancer research will speed up diagnosis

Breakthrough in bowel cancer research will speed up diagnosis

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Government backs world-leading trial of cutting-edge technology to diagnose bowel cancer earlier, harnessing the power o...

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Lightweight portable oxygen system to save lives

Lightweight portable oxygen system to save lives

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

New compact and lightweight portable oxygen delivery system will improve safety and can be deployed immediately for use ...

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Great British Energy to lead the field in ethical supply chains

Great British Energy to lead the field in ethical supply chains

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

An amendment to the Great British Energy Bill will enable the company to ensure forced labour is not used in its supply ...

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Transport Secretary acts to make thousands of extra driving tests available each month

Transport Secretary acts to make thousands of extra driving tests available each month

22 April 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Further action to reduce waiting times will see thousands of additional tests made available every month....

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