Government to launch new consultation to protect UK universities from security threats
The Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, has today announced his intention to launch a consultation on measures to protect UK universities from national security threats posed by foreign states...
Thursday, 25 April 2024 22:00
A record 16.7 million Syrians in need of humanitarian assistance: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria...
Thursday, 25 April 2024 19:02
Amid campus crackdowns, Gaza war triggers freedom of expression crisis
Across the United States, “heads are rolling” at the top of some Ivy League universities amid a campus-wide crackdown on students protesting Israel’s war in Gaza...
Thursday, 25 April 2024 19:00
Appointment of General Gwyn Jenkins as National Security Advisor
The Prime Minister has appointed General Gwyn Jenkins as the new National Security Adviser...
Thursday, 25 April 2024 18:54
Keir Starmer pledges end to boom-and-bust cycle for rail manufacturers, as Labour sets out roadmap to fix Britain’s broken railways
Today (Thursday 25th April), on a visit to Hitachi’s rail manufacturing plant in Newton Aycliffe, Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has pledged to end the boom-and-bust cycle which is holding back Britain’s struggling rail manufacturing industry...
Thursday, 25 April 2024 18:00
Scottish Government: Net Zero Secretary responds to delay to UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme
UK Government confirms scheme will be delayed until October 2027...
Thursday, 25 April 2024 16:44
UK condemns widespread arbitrary detention and torture of thousands of Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces: Statement to the OSCE
The UK condemns Russia's use of arbitrary detention and calls for an immediate and unconditional release of Ukrainian civilian detainees. Statement on Moscow Mechanism Report...
Thursday, 25 April 2024 16:42
UK targets Iran’s ability to launch drones through new round of sanctions
The UK, US and Canada have announced coordinated sanctions on Iran following the regime’s attack on Israel on 13 April...
Thursday, 25 April 2024 16:05
Government urged to ‘crack on’ with promotion of low carbon aviation fuels
Responding to the Department for Transport’s announcement today on plans to promote sustainable aviation fuels and the 2030 mandate,Transport Committee Chair Iain Stewart MP said...
Thursday, 25 April 2024 16:03
Stalking victims urged to report offences swiftly, says Attorney General
Stalking victims have been urged to report offending swiftly and with confidence to prevent the risk of further harm during National Stalking Awareness Week...
Thursday, 25 April 2024 16:01