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Criminal law changes to online copyright infringement

The criminal law provisions relating to online copyright infringement have changed. The maximum sentence that can be levied is now ten years...

Sunday, 1 October 2017 13:56

Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru agree budget

The Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru have agreed a two-year, £210m Budget agreement...

Sunday, 1 October 2017 00:01

Ambassador calls for coherent UN response to human trafficking

"Trafficking is a development issue, it’s a human rights issue, and it’s a security issue. It needs a coherent UN respons," said Ambassador Jonathan Allen...

Saturday, 30 September 2017 09:59

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic

Mr Nick Archer MVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Czech Republic in succession to Ms Jan Thompson OBE...

Saturday, 30 September 2017 09:56

Evidence of tampering of food safety records and use-by dates "extremely concerning," says Sue Hayman

Sue Hayman MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, responding to evidence by the Guardian and ITV showing tampering of food safety records and use-by dates, said...

Friday, 29 September 2017 17:21

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Macedonia

Ms Rachel Galloway has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia in succession to Mr Charles Garrett...

Friday, 29 September 2017 17:06

Matthew Rycroft appointed Permanent Secretary at the Department for International Development

Matthew Rycroft, currently UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been appointed as DFID Permanent Secretary...

Friday, 29 September 2017 17:03

Final tenders invited as Wales nears decision on next rail service

Welsh Economy Secretary Ken Skates has today confirmed final tenders have been invited for the next Wales and Borders Rail Service, the Welsh Government’s first...

Friday, 29 September 2017 11:15

Environment Secretary meets Northern Irish industry leaders on the future of UK agriculture

Environment Secretary Michael Gove met representatives from Northern Ireland’s food and farming sectors today to discuss the future of their industries outside the EU...

Friday, 29 September 2017 11:12

Ofsted publishes corporate strategy

Ofsted has today published a new 5 year strategy. Developed in conjunction with serving heads, teachers, and social workers from around the country...

Friday, 29 September 2017 11:10