CICA Christmas and New Year opening hours 2025-26
How to contact the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority during the festive period. Source link
Liverpool man prosecuted for lying to SIA about convictions
On 2 December 2025, Adam Kelly pleaded guilty to 2 offences under the Private Security Industry Act 2001 at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court. He was given a 12-month community order and ordered to complete 80 hours’ unpaid work and 20 hours of rehabilitation. He was also given a £50 fine and must pay a £114 victim surcharge at £500 […]
Prime Minister seeks a new social and behavioural scientist to join the Council for Science and Technology
The Council for Science and Technology (CST), which serves as the government’s highest-level advisory council on science and technology, is seeking a new member with social and behavioural science expertise. Source link
The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council
I will make three points: First, we strongly condemn the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin. These actions undermine democratic governance across the region. We urge a swift return to constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau, the publication of official election results, and the immediate release of political prisoners. We commend the mediation […]
MHRA approves lenacapavir for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (19 December 2025) approved lenacapavir (Yeytuo) for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents. Lenacapavir works by reducing the risk of the HIV-1 virus multiplying and spreading throughout the body if a person is exposed to the virus. Lenacapavir binds to the HIV-1 virus’s outer layer, interfering […]
Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands
Around 400,000 households receiving housing support to be better protected from rogue landlords thanks to an expanded crackdown scheme. After a successful trial, 41 local authorities across England will now be empowered to better protect their local communities against non-compliance. Comes as local authorities will be able to recover up to 24 months of rent […]
HMRC revises interest rates for late payments
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate cut to 3.75% yesterday (18 December 2025). Source link
UK-Italy Young Leaders Programme – GOV.UK
Updates to this page Published 11 September 2024 Last updated 19 December 2025 + show all updates 19 December 2025 The deadline for applications for this round of Young Leaders’ programme is extended to 11 January 2026! Apply now! 25 November 2025 Competition for YLs 2026 now open: apply by 31 December 2025 30 October […]
New Chair appointed to the Board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Sir Andrew Steer has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Trustees of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Sir Andrew is a globally recognised leader in sustainable development, environmental economics and climate action, serving as President and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund from 2021 to 2025. He previously spent eight years as President and […]
School transport provider curtailed for failing to provide Bus Open Data
The inquiry examined concerns about the operator’s compliance on a variety of issues, including vehicle maintenance, driver hours, tachograph use, and governance arrangements. One of the issues considered was the operator’s compliance with the Public Service Vehicles (Open Data) (England) Regulations 2020, which require operators of registered local bus services in England (outside London) to […]