New UK Health Security Agency to lead response to future health threats
A new UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to plan for, prevent and respond to external health threats such as infectious diseases will be led by Dr Jenny Harries, the government has announced today...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 10:59
Minister for Defence Procurement's speech at the RUSI Combat Air Power Conference
The Minister for Defence Procurement, Jeremy Quin, gave the keynote speech at the RUSI Combat Air Power conference outlining £2bn investment in the UK's Combat Air System...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 10:57
FCA launches campaign to encourage individuals to report wrongdoing
The campaign, 'In confidence, with confidence', encourages individuals working in financial services to report potential wrongdoing to the FCA, and reminds them of the confidentiality processes in place...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 10:35
Government’s ‘whack-a-mole’ strategy is making it hard for people to cut down on waste, says report by Green Alliance (under embargo)
Government policies that target reduction of certain types of waste, such as single use carrier bags, or improvements to certain products, like electronic devices, need to be part of a wider strategy that helps people cut out waste and unnecessary purchases...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 10:35
Extension to the tenure of the Chair of the Law Commission
The Lord Chancellor has approved an extension to Sir Nicholas Green’s tenure as the Chair of the Law Commission...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 10:03
New Hate Crime Charter launched by Transport Scotland
A new Hate Crime Charter for transport has been launched in Scotland...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 09:58
Landmark event for the space industry lifts off
The UK Space Agency is supporting a new commercially-focused event: an exhibition and conference set to drive growth across UK space sector...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 09:57
£12m to tackle potholes across Wales
Housing and Local Government Minister Julie James has announced an extra £12m of funding for local authorities to fix potholes and improve roads, pavements and active travel routes across Wales...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 09:55
ConservativeHome blog: Defence and security. Having tilted towards the Indo-Pacific, we need a tilt back to Europe
The Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy is superbly conceived and presented...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 09:52
Labour calls for action on stricter border protections against Covid
Holly Lynch MP, Labour’s Shadow Immigration Minister, responding to reports of warnings from the Chief Medical Officer on the need for stricter border protections against Covid, said...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 09:51