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Appointment of the Bishop of Durham: 19 February 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Richard Simpson, for election as Bishop of Durham....

Introducing the One IPO Roadmap

Intellectual Property Office

As we prepare to launch the One IPO patents service, we are sharing our roadmap of planned changes, improvements and enh...

Serial waste crook forced to pay over £1.4 million for widespread illegal dumping

Environment Agency

Company boss handed suspended prison sentence and massive bill for illegally dumping thousands of tonnes of waste across...

Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda

Cabinet Office

The appointment marks the first time a woman has held the role in its over 100 year history. ...

Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial: planning submission to Westminster Council

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee

The planning application for the Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial in St James's Park has been now been submitted to ...

Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: changes to reference product selection

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

From March 2026, applicants using the Veterinary Medicines Digital Service (VMDS) will only be able to select valid, aut...

Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

First-ever AI Strategy for UK Research and Innovation marks bold plan to make AI deliver for UK’s cutting-edge science a...

Foreign Secretary's statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission Report on El Fasher

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on the UN fact finding...

Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hours under new law to protect women and girls

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

New law requires tech platforms to take down non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours or face fines. ...

UK medical device testing hits record high as MHRA backs growth in brain and AI technology

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Patients benefit from earlier access to technologies that could improve or save lives, as the MHRA approved 17 per cent ...

British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Major new backing for medical imaging centres across the UK alongside tidal energy testing expansion in Orkney and cutti...

Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN S...

The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive political process in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

Fenwick Solar Farm development consent decision announced

Planning Inspectorate

The Fenwick Solar Farm DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security ...

The AAIB has sent a team to North Yorkshire

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

An investigation into an accident involving a light aircraft has begun...

Lettings boss who wanted to become Mayor of London sentenced for fraud

The Insolvency Service

Suspended sentence for fraudster who emptied company bank accounts...

Sellafield awards contract to support plutonium repackaging

Sellafield Ltd

Sellafield awards £45 million contract to LTi Metaltech to supply products, supporting safe plutonium storage and progre...

Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: UK statement to the OSCE

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, recalls Russia’s pattern of reassurance without transparency and refusal to...

Bluetongue: latest situation

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

UK formally opens British Embassy Office in Lviv

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK has formally opened the British Embassy Office in?Lviv, expanding the UK’s diplomatic presence in Ukraine as the ...

Agencies warn of unsettled weather expected until at least mid-March

Environment Agency

Thames Barrier to close, temporary defences on Thames and Severn, more pumps in Somerset...

Door supervisor and company boss convicted for unlicensed work

Security Industry Authority

A door supervisor who continued to work after his SIA licence expired, and the boss of the company who deployed him, hav...

UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report

UK Health Security Agency

Findings show that 2,544 deaths in England were associated with cold weather across 3 cold episodes recorded between Nov...

Trial speeds up next generation of atomic clocks

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Dstl’s trial has supported the development of next?generation atomic clocks for the UK’s defence needs....

UK House Price Index for December 2025

HM Land Registry

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....

4,500 new homes and jobs in Lincolnshire thanks to new government-backed road

Department for Transport

The £110 million investment in the North Hykeham Relief Road will also mean faster journeys and less congestion for peop...

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 17 February 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, last night....

Cost of living support helps 1.5 million pensioners and low-income households with winter bills

Department for Work and Pensions

Almost 1.5 million households have received a £25 Cold Weather Payment since December, providing vital cost of living su...

Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment

A generational UK Government commitment to modernise Welsh rail is set to support 12,000 jobs across Wales....

Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit

Environment Agency

Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit variation to Rathlin Energy Ltd, following a public consultation ...