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The power of music to change lives: a national plan for music education (updated)

Sets out our vision for music education and how this can be achieved through partnerships with schools, music hubs, the music and creative sector, and others....

Friday, 20 January 2023 12:11

Astronaut Tim Peake assumes ambassadorial role for space

The UK Space Agency has paid tribute to Tim Peake, following his decision to step down from the active European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut corps...

Friday, 20 January 2023 11:20

Letter from Sarah Cardell to Rt Hon. Michael Gove MP on homebuilding

The CMA has published a letter to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities about homebuilding....

Friday, 20 January 2023 11:03

The UK joins core group dedicated to achieving accountability for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine 

The UK will play a leading role in a core group of likeminded partners to pursue criminal accountability for Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has announced today...

Friday, 20 January 2023 11:01

Environmental Audit Committee Chairman responds to Deposit Return Scheme announcement

Reacting to the Government’s announcement around a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers, Environmental Audit Committee Chairman, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, said...

Friday, 20 January 2023 11:00

Government needs to urgently reform the fire service, says chief inspector

The Government needs to reform the fire sector as a matter of urgency, or else firefighters will not be able to provide the best possible service to the public, a new report has found...

Friday, 20 January 2023 10:42

ACS Welcomes Strategic Mapping of Return Points in DRS Scheme for England, Wales and NI

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the Government’s plans to guarantee the strategic placement of return points in its proposed deposit return scheme for England, Wales and Northern Ireland...

Friday, 20 January 2023 10:38

Building a modern partnership rooted in shared values: Minister spends week in Japan to boost ties

Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, visited Japan from 16-20 January...

Friday, 20 January 2023 10:04

CMA unwinds dough deal to protect UK grocers and shoppers

Following an in-depth review, the CMA has found Cérélia’s purchase of Jus-Rol could leave UK retailers and shoppers facing higher prices and lower quality products....

Friday, 20 January 2023 09:38

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Alyson King

Ms Alyson King OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo...

Friday, 20 January 2023 09:21