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UK sanctions imposed on a person and organisation involved in terrorism in landmark action

UK sanctions imposed on a person and organisation involved in terrorism in landmark action

04 December 2025 - 11:01 News Story

HM Treasury

This is the first use of the Domestic Counter-Terrorism Regime to disrupt funding for Pro-Khalistan militant group Babba...

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Farmers urged to protect land from waste criminals this winter

Farmers urged to protect land from waste criminals this winter

04 December 2025 - 10:54 Press Release

Environment Agency

Large-scale waste dumping in East Anglia, costing farmers more than £6,000 per incident to clear. Criminal gangs targeti...

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Sentence increase for man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted woman

Sentence increase for man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted woman

04 December 2025 - 10:24 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

A man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General int...

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AAIB Report: Cozy Mk IV, G-BYLZ

AAIB Report: Cozy Mk IV, G-BYLZ

04 December 2025 - 10:08 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Loss of engine power on final approach, Gloucestershire Airport, 18 March 2025...

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DVSA opening hours: Christmas and New Year

DVSA opening hours: Christmas and New Year

04 December 2025 - 10:01 News Story

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be closed at times during Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026....

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AAIB Report: Spitfire Mk 26B, G-ENAA

AAIB Report: Spitfire Mk 26B, G-ENAA

04 December 2025 - 10:00 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Fatal accident involving a Spitfire MK 26B, Enstone Airfield, Oxfordshire, 28 July 2024...

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More homes and improved high streets for new mayoral areas through 30-year funding package

More homes and improved high streets for new mayoral areas through 30-year funding package

04 December 2025 - 09:53 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

More homes, better high streets and support for businesses are on the way as six fast-tracked devolution areas have secu...

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Safety platform closing – how to prepare and stay safe at sea

Safety platform closing – how to prepare and stay safe at sea

04 December 2025 - 09:47 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

HM Coastguard’s ability to respond to emergencies remains fully operational....

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Harry Hampson appointed as new CEO of UK Government Investments

Harry Hampson appointed as new CEO of UK Government Investments

04 December 2025 - 09:45 News Story

HM Treasury

Harry Hampson has been appointed as the new CEO of UK Government Investments (UKGI), bringing extensive private sector e...

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UK and Norway to operate together to counter Russian undersea threat through major new defence agreement

UK and Norway to operate together to counter Russian undersea threat through major new defence agreement

04 December 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Combined fleet of at least 13 warships, bolstered by autonomous systems, will hunt Russian submarines and protect critic...

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All aboard for Cardiff Central Station transformation

All aboard for Cardiff Central Station transformation

04 December 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Transport

The transformed station will improve links between Wales and the rest of the UK, breaking down barriers to travel and jo...

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Homes England reaches milestone of 10th Strategic Place Partnership, signed with East Midlands Combined County Authority

Homes England reaches milestone of 10th Strategic Place Partnership, signed with East Midlands Combined County Authority

04 December 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Homes England

Strengthened partnership reaffirms the Agency’s commitment to accelerating local leader’s ambitious housing and regenera...

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Government pledges to ramp up facial recognition and biometrics

Government pledges to ramp up facial recognition and biometrics

04 December 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

Launch of consultation on the use of facial recognition and biometrics in law enforcement accompanied by promise to bett...

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Review launched into mental health, ADHD and autism services

Review launched into mental health, ADHD and autism services

04 December 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Government launches independent review to look at rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services and what is ...

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Commissioner's statement on live facial recognition consultation

Commissioner's statement on live facial recognition consultation

04 December 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner

Statement on the launch of the government consultation on a new legal framework for the use of facial recognition and si...

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Chief Medical Officer's annual report 2025: infections 

Chief Medical Officer's annual report 2025: infections 

04 December 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, has released his annual report for 2025, on infectious di...

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Illegal delivery riders face removal following enforcement blitz

Illegal delivery riders face removal following enforcement blitz

04 December 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

Nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders leads to over 170 arrests....

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German State Visit marked with new initiatives on culture, sport and young people

German State Visit marked with new initiatives on culture, sport and young people

04 December 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

UK and Germany launch initiatives to deepen people-to-people ties, delivering on commitments made under July's Kensingto...

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UK cracks down on Russian intelligence agency authorised by Putin to target Skripals

UK cracks down on Russian intelligence agency authorised by Putin to target Skripals

04 December 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK announces sanctions against the GRU as Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report finds Putin personally ordered their activity in ...

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UK statement to the OSCE Ministerial 2025: Minister Doughty

UK statement to the OSCE Ministerial 2025: Minister Doughty

04 December 2025 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, delivers UK Statement during the 2025 O...

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Consultation opens for extra time at the pub during World Cup

Consultation opens for extra time at the pub during World Cup

04 December 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

Pubs could stay open for extra time next summer....

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PM meeting with President Steinmeier of Germany: 3 December 2025

PM meeting with President Steinmeier of Germany: 3 December 2025

03 December 2025 - 20:28 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister hosted President Steinmeier of Germany for a bilateral in Downing Street this afternoon....

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Call on communities to get involved in Pride in Place

Call on communities to get involved in Pride in Place

03 December 2025 - 17:12 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Local people are invited to join their neighbourhood boards to have a say in shaping their areas over the next decade as...

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Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 3 December 2025

Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 3 December 2025

03 December 2025 - 16:30 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The UK Government and European Commission gave a statement after the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the ...

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Government boost for businesses to drive freight innovation

Government boost for businesses to drive freight innovation

03 December 2025 - 15:55 Press Release

Department for Transport

Funding of up to £130,000 will be paid out to 9 small and medium-sized firms, exploring ways to solve challenges within ...

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Builder who stole plant machinery and used company money to pay for Audi ordered to repay more than £190,000

Builder who stole plant machinery and used company money to pay for Audi ordered to repay more than £190,000

03 December 2025 - 14:27 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Director sentenced for theft and fraudulently removing company property must repay funds...

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Dame Julia Unwin confirmed as Chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Dame Julia Unwin confirmed as Chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales

03 December 2025 - 14:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Following a pre-appointment hearing with the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Dame Julia Unwin has been appointed by ...

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Helios Renewable Energy Project development consent decision announced

Helios Renewable Energy Project development consent decision announced

03 December 2025 - 13:48 Press Release

Planning Inspectorate

The Helios Renewable Energy Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Ene...

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Keynote address to FT Cyber Resilience Summit 2025

Keynote address to FT Cyber Resilience Summit 2025

03 December 2025 - 12:40 Speech

Cabinet Office

Security Minister Dan Jarvis's speech at 22 Bishopsgate on the government's action to tackle cybercrime....

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Merry FISHmas Stockings!

Merry FISHmas Stockings!

03 December 2025 - 11:56 Press Release

Environment Agency

More than 53,000 juvenile fish stocked into South East waters this winter. Fishing-licence income funds habitat improvem...

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