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Service announcement: £3.9bn boost for more reliable train journeys in the North

One of Britain's largest rail projects is on track to deliver better journeys, more quickly for passengers and freight in the North thanks to a £3.9 billion funding boost...

Monday, 4 December 2023 00:01

Government backs Karen Carney’s blueprint to raise standards in domestic women’s football

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has today accepted the recommendations from Karen Carney MBE’s review into the future of domestic women’s football...

Monday, 4 December 2023 00:01

Gaza: UN rights chief appeals for end to violence and a return to dialogue

The resumption of hostilities in Gaza and its terrifying impact on civilians underscore the need for the violence to end and a long-term political solution between Palestinians and Israelis to be found...

Sunday, 3 December 2023 20:36

UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean

Since the terrorist attacks against Israel of 7 October 2023, the UK government has been working with partners across the region to secure the release of hostages...

Sunday, 3 December 2023 09:26

BRC: ‘Tis the season to be kind, say retail and hospitality bosses

As the festive period begins, the British Retail Consortium and UKHospitality have come together to urge the public to be kind and considerate to people who work in retail and hospitality...

Sunday, 3 December 2023 00:01

Atkins commits to helping health and social care become faster, simpler and fairer

Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins has thanked health, social care and research staff for delivering on patients’ priorities...

Sunday, 3 December 2023 00:01

Scottish Government: Inclusive climate action

First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced that C40 Cities will receive £1 million from Scotland’s Climate Justice Fund to focus efforts on tackling loss and damage in marginalised communities...

Saturday, 2 December 2023 14:30

UK leads global action to protect rainforests, cut methane emissions and advance low carbon technologies

The UK will today announce a multi-million-pound package of measures to protect the world’s rainforests, encourage investment in clean energy technologies and help developing countries...

Saturday, 2 December 2023 13:02

Mayor announces new £100 million fund to accelerate London-wide decarbonisation, in partnership with leading UK investor

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has announced a new £100 million fund to support decarbonisation projects across London in partnership with Sustainable Development Capital...

Saturday, 2 December 2023 09:14

New deep space radar will transform UK security

A new landmark radar initiative with the UK’s closest partners will increase UK security by being able to better detect, track and identify objects in deep space...

Saturday, 2 December 2023 09:09