Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm development consent decision announced

The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Source link
Operation RESOLUTE: Arrest made related to qualification fraud

A 37-year-old man from the Manchester area has been arrested as part of a Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigation into suspected qualification fraud. Source link
Grenfell Tower site: noise, dust and vibration monitoring reports – November 2025

Publication of the latest noise, dust and vibration monitoring reports on the Grenfell Tower site. Source link
£78bn for councils in turning point settlement to cut deprivation

England’s councils will have almost £78 billion made available for essential services next year with more money going to places with the greatest need under a radical overhaul of how local government is funded. The funding injection is aimed at restoring pride and opportunity in left behind places, to get back what has been lost. Councils will have more resources available to bring back libraries, youth services, clean […]
UK sends automated turrets and missiles to shoot down Russian drones, as part of £600 million air defence package for Ukraine

Over 1,000 UK-built air-defence missiles delivered since June, as Russia targets power stations and energy networks. New British systems including RAVEN and GRAVEHAWK and counter-Shahed turrets set to bolster Ukraine’s defences this winter. Defence Secretary co-chairs meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) as UK further steps up support for Ukraine’s security and sovereignty. The […]
New DVSA Chief Executive named to tackle driving test backlog

new Chief Executive will join DVSA to drive implementation of new plan to cut waiting times for learners Beverley Warmington arrives with exceptional track record of leading large-scale operational transformation across government she will grip delivery of reforms to reduce driving test backlog while ensuring learners can access tests without unnecessary delays Beverley Warmington has […]
Israel must lift all barriers to aid without delay and let international NGOs operate freely: UK statement at the UN Security Council

President, 2025 has been a year of unimaginable suffering – for Palestinian civilians in Gaza, for hostages and their families and for the wider region. Yet there is cause for renewed hope. Thanks to the tireless diplomatic efforts of the US, Qatar, Türkiye and Egypt we have a ceasefire, 47 more hostages returned to their […]
Letter from the Secretary of State to stakeholders: Next phase of reforms to accelerate growth and housebuilding

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Temporary closure of Bona Vacantia switchboard number

The published switchboard number for Bona Vacantia will be temporarily closed between Wednesday 24th December 2025 until Friday 2nd January 2026. Source link