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Confronting Holocaust Denial and Distortion: UK statement to the OSCE

The UK warns that Holocaust denial and distortion are fuelling antisemitism and insecurity across the OSCE region. It ur...

Operator’s licence revoked after serious maintenance and safety failures

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

A West Midlands goods vehicle operator has had its licence revoked and a company director disqualified following a publi...

52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Belgium

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at Belgium's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Righ...

The student finance deadline for new students is approaching

Student Loans Company

It’s important for students to apply before the deadline to make sure their funding is in place for the start of their c...

Russia’s assault on Europe’s post-war security order: UK statement to the OSCE

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK condemns Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which is a direct attack on the security architecture built ...

Esteemed scientist and academic leader Sir Leszek Borysiewicz named as government’s preferred candidate for UKRI Chair

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Science Secretary Liz Kendall has named Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz as her preferred candidate for Chair of UK Rese...

Crystal Stream report and safety flyer published

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Grounding and subsequent loss of a fishing vessel on Barmore Island, Loch Fyne, Scotland....

Report 05/2026: Pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

RAIB has today released its report into a pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing, Pewsey, Wiltshire, 2...

Council for Science and Technology seeks its next independent co-chair

Council for Science and Technology

The Council for Science and Technology (CST), which serves as the government’s highest-level advisory council on science...

Sir Richard Broadbent reappointed as Chair of the HMCTS Board

Ministry of Justice

Sir Richard Broadbent has been reappointed as Chair of the His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Board....

Three members appointed to the Tribunal Procedure Committee

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments, for three years, of Sanaz Saifolahi, Jennifer McCarthy and Peace Egbu...

Operation Pangea XVIII: UK Border operation intercepts millions of dangerous medicines across two weeks

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

MHRA and UK Border Force crack down on the illegal medicines trade in intensive 14-day international operation. ...

Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking trial

Department for Business and Trade

Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking new trial ...

Foreign Secretary's statement: Hantavirus outbreak, 6 May 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

A statement from the Foreign Secretary on the Hantavirus outbreak...

Four-year ban for director who neglected duties at companies linked to Atherton scheme

The Insolvency Service

North Yorkshire company director disqualified...

Russia must cease threats and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, warns that such actions violate international humanitarian law and undermine OSCE norms bu...

UK Armed Forces better protected with new jamming-proof navigation tech

Ministry of Defence

UK Armed Forces personnel will be better protected from enemy interference with navigation systems through the developme...

Kommandor Susan report published

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board a site investigation vessel in the Firth of Forth, Scotland....

Tree production grants reopen for applications

Forestry Commission

Up to £6.5 million is available across 2 grants to boost resilience and productivity in domestic tree production....

British businesses celebrated as The King’s Awards for Enterprise mark their 60th anniversary

Department for Business and Trade

Recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise announced, celebrating the achievements of outstanding businesses from ac...

Healthcare workers must never be targets in conflict: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conflict amid evolving threats

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conf...

Edition 43: News from the Adjudicator

Groceries Code Adjudicator

Read the latest newsletter from the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA)....

Bluetongue: latest situation

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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

52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Namibia

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at Namibia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Righ...

Prime Minister’s remarks at No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum: 5 May 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at the No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum....

Dstl develops first smart ‘find and strike’ system for faster battlefield decisions

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Commanders will better coordinate surveillance, targeting and weapons across platforms and uncrewed systems....

Infected Blood: A Service of Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection

Infected Blood Memorial Committee

There will be a national service at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the infected blood community on Tuesday 19th May 2026....

Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones

Department for Transport

Funding will help develop a numberplate ID system for drones, helping police better protect UK skies and prosecute illeg...

CNC Force Chaplain appointed honorary Canon

Civil Nuclear Constabulary

Rev Ian Grainger has been appointed an honorary Canon of Carlisle Cathedral, recognising more than three decades of mini...

Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Ministry of Defence

Victims of serious and sexual crimes to receive improved guidance and support in the Service Justice System ...