The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Dame Antonia Romeo as the new Permanent Secretary at the Home Office. Antonia is currently Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice. Antonia will replace Sir Matthew Rycroft who is leaving the Civil Service at the end of March 2025. … Read more
The British Embassy Mogadishu today announced over $40 million in new humanitarian and health aid to support Somalia’s most vulnerable communities. This funding will address immediate and urgent need, including impacts from the recent below average rainy season, as well as supporting long-term resilience against conflict, drought, and other climate-related crises. This new injection of … Read more
“We, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom welcome the Arab initiative of a Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza. The plan shows a realistic path to the reconstruction of Gaza and promises – if implemented – swift and sustainable improvement of the catastrophic living conditions for the Palestinians living in … Read more
Representatives of the ABP Leuchars Project delivery team with REME personnel inside the new Central Servicing and Inspection Facility. Front row left to right: Barry Ray, DIO MPP Army Programme Delivery Leader; Brigadier Jody Davies MBE, Commander 51st Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Scotland; Belinda Lunn, DEO Army Programme Director. Copyright McLaughlin & Harvey. Upgraded facilities … Read more
The Government will lay amendments to the Employment Rights Bill following weeks of consultation with business groups and unions. The Bill will support the Government’s mission to increase productivity and create the right conditions for long-term sustainable, inclusive, and secure economic growth, delivering on the Plan for Change. Improving workers’ rights is a key element … Read more
The Prime Minister spoke to President Alar Karis of Estonia, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa of Latvia and President Gitanas Nausėda of Lithuania this morning. The Prime Minister reiterated that Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are key partners of the UK, including through the Joint Expeditionary Force, and welcomed their leading contributions in support of Ukraine since … Read more
Delivered on: 28 February 2025 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Thank you Mr Vice President. And thank you to the commission and the ASG for their poignant interventions today. Your ongoing work is vital to securing long-term peace and reconciliation in South Sudan. We also welcome the presence of the Honourable … Read more
Seven flasks will be transported from Sellafield via a German port to the Isar Federal storage facility in the first half of 2025. This will be the second of three shipments from the UK to Germany. The first shipment of 6 flasks, to Biblis, was successfully completed in 2020. The waste results from the reprocessing … Read more
Image: Getty Images Children and vulnerable people who are exploited by gangs for criminal purposes will receive greater protection, with two new criminal offences set to be introduced by the government next week. Landmark legislation will be brought forward to ban cuckooing, a highly exploitative practice where criminals seize control of a vulnerable person’s home … Read more
The UK government is currently advertising several high-profile roles for scientific experts. These positions offer a unique chance to inform policy and decision making at the highest levels and an opportunity to make a significant impact on national policy. Professor Dame Angela McLean said: Looking to use your expertise to put excellent science advice at … Read more
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