New prison to be built on former Rainsbrook site
The former Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre is set to reopen as a Category C men’s prison, in the latest of a string of measures to boost jail capacity, Prisons Minister Damian Hinds...
Wednesday, 2 August 2023 09:28
UK Space Agency funding for technologies to monitor the Earth
Funding for satellite Earth Observation technologies, which are critical to improving humanity’s understanding of our planet and its climate, is now available...
Wednesday, 2 August 2023 09:16
North East to benefit from new funding for hydrogen transport
Airports and supermarket deliveries could become greener and more efficient thanks to a £8 million government competition to support hydrogen-powered transport in the North East...
Wednesday, 2 August 2023 08:59
Tighter direction for use of police cautions unveiled
Stricter rules to govern how police use cautions will ensure they should only be used for minor, first-time offences under a new code of practice published today...
Wednesday, 2 August 2023 08:51
Government to modernise product safety laws to ensure they’re fit for the digital age
The UK’s product safety laws – which are over 30 years old – are set to be overhauled in a bid to make them fit for emerging technologies and new shopping habits...
Wednesday, 2 August 2023 08:48
International Development Committee reveals real-world impact of cuts to UK aid
The International Development Committee is today publishing the FCDO Equality Impact Assessment provided to Ministers earlier this year to inform their decisions on where significant cuts...
Wednesday, 2 August 2023 00:01
Economic growth and energy security on the agenda as Shapps convenes Downing Street energy summit
Leaders of the UK’s energy industry will meet in Downing Street today to discuss their plans to collectively invest over £100bn and create jobs around the country...
Wednesday, 2 August 2023 00:01
Labour to end Tory prison chaos as fears grow that 1,500 criminals could dodge jail this year due to the lack of prison cells
Labour has today pledged to end the Tory prison chaos and deliver the prison cells we need to keep dangerous criminals off the streets...
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 22:30
Sarah Breeden appointed as Deputy Governor of the Bank of England
The Chancellor has announced that Sarah Breeden will succeed Sir Jon Cunliffe as the next Deputy Governor for Financial Stability (DGFS) at the Bank of England...
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 15:21
London set for bumper summer as new stats reveal visitors flocking back to capital’s world renowned attractions
London is set for a bumper summer with our world-renowned attractions helping the capital to roar back to life...
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 11:23