UK and Denmark commit to closer ties on foreign policy, trade and security
The UK is strengthening cooperation with its North Sea neighbour Denmark, committing to deeper ties to counter threats to Europe’s security, grow our economies and defend our shared values...
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 22:52
Israel-Palestine: UN envoy ‘deeply alarmed by continuing cycle of violence’
The UN’s Middle East envoy said on Tuesday he was “deeply alarmed” at the continuing cycle of violence in Israel and Palestine, and “appalled by the continued loss of civilian lives...”
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 22:47
Labour to force a vote to bring back Government’s own Animal Welfare Bill that they dropped last month
Labour will today (Wednesday 21st June 2023) force a binding vote in the House Commons to re-introduce the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals Bill) that the Government controversially dropped just a few weeks ago...
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 22:30
Hundreds of global businesses pledge to back Ukraine’s recovery as Prime Minister sets out major financial package
The UK will today set out a major package of financial support for Ukraine, including $3 billion of World Bank loan guarantees to bolster Ukraine’s economic stability as it continues to push back Russian forces...
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 22:30
Environment Secretary's speech at Wildlife Trusts event
The Environment Secretary, Thérèse Coffey MP, today delivered a speech at a Wildlife Trusts event on the importance of nature recovery and biodiversity...
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 18:14
Police urged to use stop and search to save more lives
Police leaders must make sure their officers are confident to use stop and search powers wherever necessary, to seize dangerous weapons and prevent knife crime...
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 16:08
School inspections and industrial action (update)
How Ofsted are planning school inspections to avoid strike days...
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 16:07
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Oman: Liane Saunders
Dr Liane Saunders OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman in succession to Mr William Murray...
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 15:25
Brewing crisis in education can only be solved if Gillian Keegan reopens talks with unions
The General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, has warned that the brewing crisis in schools and colleges can only be solved if the Secretary of State for Education reopens talks with unions and resolves the pay dispute...
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 13:49
UK visa payment changes for applications in Morocco
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is moving all visa fee payments to online only and the capability to pay cash at the Visa Application Centre will stop...
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 13:47