New ‘Freelance Champions’ to put creative workers at the heart of Government’s policy-making
They will represent the sectors 703,000 freelancers within Government, including sitting on the Creative Industries…
UK names Canadian winners of prestigious Chevening Scholarship
Four Canadians from Ottawa and Victoria will pursue fully-funded master’s degrees at leading UK universities.…
PM accelerates roll out of police rape and sexual offence teams
All police forces in England and Wales will have specialist rape and sexual offence teams…
HMS Bulwark to transfer to Brazilian Navy as UK turns to future of amphibious ships
Landing Platform Dock Ship closes two decades of Royal Navy Service. Transfer follows UK and…
Prime Minister blocks hundreds more criminals from sentencing changes
Prime Minister blocks manslaughter, death by drunk or dangerous driving and historic child sex offences from sentencing changes …
Tourism Minister visits Blackpool as millions plan staycations this bank holiday
Tourism is forecast to contribute £161 billion to the UK economy annually by 2030, supporting…
UK deploys rapid response team to Nepal to support British nationals affected by floods
Rapid Deployment Team sent to support British nationals and their families affected by devastating flooding…
The violence directed against the commune of Kenscoff in Haiti, is horrific and unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom stands with the Government and people of Haiti. The violence directed against…
Ketamine seizures reach 15 year high
Border Force has seized a record amount of ketamine at the UK border, preventing almost…
We welcome the recent announcement on the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces into central government structures: UK statement at the UN Security Council
President, after decades of conflict and turmoil, Syria has an opportunity to move towards a…