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SMMT: Two straight years of growth for new car market

The UK new car market rose by 2.5% in July, delivering two years of consecutive growth, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders...

Monday, 5 August 2024 09:38

Britain is open for business: Chancellor visits North America in investment drive

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will today, 5 August, set off on a visit to New York and Toronto with the message that Britain is open for business....

Monday, 5 August 2024 09:36

Mosques to be offered new emergency security

Mosques are being offered greater protection with new emergency security that can be rapidly deployed, under new arrangements announced by the Home Secretary today...

Sunday, 4 August 2024 17:52

UK bolsters support to British nationals in Lebanon as Foreign Secretary says ‘leave now’

The Government has called for British nationals in Lebanon to leave now as it bolsters its support for British nationals still in the Middle East.

Sunday, 4 August 2024 14:21

UK Foreign and Defence Secretaries push for peace and stability in the Middle East

Defence Secretary John Healey visited Israel today to push for an immediate ceasefire and drive de-escalation in the Middle East, following joint Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary visits...

Friday, 2 August 2024 22:07

PM sets out support package for Southport

Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with local leaders in Southport today to confirm a package of support for the local community, following the appalling killings and violent disorder that rocked the area earlier this week...

Friday, 2 August 2024 22:02

Updated guidance published on Compensation scheme for 'zombie' knives and machetes

How to surrender prohibited offensive weapons and claim compensation under the scheme. The scheme applies to ‘zombie-style’ knives and 'zombie-style' machetes...

Friday, 2 August 2024 15:58

Foreign Secretary: UK calls for de-escalation on the Blue Line

The Foreign Secretary called for de-escalation along the Blue Line and the need for a diplomatic solution based on UN Security Council Resolution 1701...

Friday, 2 August 2024 13:37

Scottish Government: Supporting parents with children in care - £900,000 for organisations working with birth parents

Parents who have had a child taken into care will receive support from community services through £900,000 of Scottish Government funding this year...

Friday, 2 August 2024 10:54

Support for actions to increase reuse and recycling - Public consultation backs transition to a circular economy

Proposals to cut the number of single-use, disposable items like cups, ban the destruction of unsold goods and promote the reuse of construction materials have received high levels of support in a recent consultation...

Friday, 2 August 2024 10:15