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Long announces budget plan

Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced her budget plan following the October Monitoring round...

Monday, 18 November 2024 14:49

A Deposit Return Scheme that delivers for Wales

The Welsh Government will move ahead with a Deposit Return Scheme that delivers for Wales, Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has confirmed today...

Monday, 18 November 2024 14:47

UK to strengthen partnership with global family to tackle shared challenges

The new UK government has committed to working more closely with the Overseas Territories to boost growth, tackle climate change, crack down on crime, boost good governance and improve financial transparency...

Monday, 18 November 2024 14:43

Readout of PM meeting with President Xi Jinping

A Downing Street spokesperson said...

Monday, 18 November 2024 14:39

Ofqual convenes industry leaders for summit to tackle qualification fraud

A new Counter Fraud Action Plan from exam regulator Ofqual lays out ways for organisations to work together to tackle qualification fraud...

Monday, 18 November 2024 14:39

UK and US join forces to speed up advanced nuclear technologies

New agreement for civil nuclear collaboration signed by UK and US at COP29 in Baku, helping strengthen energy security...

Monday, 18 November 2024 14:38

UK sanctions Iran for aiding Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine, as Foreign Secretary chairs UN Security Council

Iran’s national airline, Iran Air, is today subject to an asset freeze which will further restrict its direct, scheduled commercial air services to and from the UK, following financial sanctions imposed by the UK government...

Monday, 18 November 2024 13:49

Tees Valley youngsters to name and decorate new electric bus fleet

Tees valley mayor ben houchen and stagecoach north east have today launched an exciting new competition for children to name and decorate a new fleet of zero-emission electric buses...

Monday, 18 November 2024 13:10

ACS Launches Extended Vaping Guide to Help Retailers with Disposables Ban

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has launched an extended version of its ‘Selling Vapes Responsibly’ guide to support retailers with the transition away from disposable vapes ahead of a ban on the products on June 1st 2025...

Monday, 18 November 2024 13:01

Written statement on Financial Services - Nov 18

Economic Secretary (Tulip Siddiq): I would like to update the House on the disposal of £1bn worth of government-owned NatWest Group (formerly Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS) shares...

Monday, 18 November 2024 12:37