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
500 jobs protected at Grangemouth as UK Government partners with INEOS to save vital plant’s future
UK Government provides over £120m support package as part of £150m joint investment with INEOS to protect vital chemical production and 500 jobs at Grangemouth, plus hundreds more in the supply chain. Unique plant strategically important for UK’s critical national infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, North Sea operations and modern Industrial Strategy. Deal secures operational commitment from […]
New push to unlock enough electricity to power two cities the size of London and boost nature recovery
Enough electricity to power two cities the size of London will be unlocked through the Marine Recovery Fund to safeguard Britain’s marine biodiversity and energy security, the Government has announced today (Wednesday 17 December). The new Marine Recovery Fund enables offshore wind developers to pay into a government‑operated funding pot delivering meaningful environmental compensatory measures […]
Abuse victims to get specialist NHS support
Government announces a raft of changes to NHS services to support victims and survivors of abuse A new referral service to connect victims with specialist help through their GP, and up to £50 million of therapeutic support for child victims of sexual abuse The full power of the state will be deployed in the largest […]
Letter from the Secretary of State to local authority leaders and metro mayors: Next phase of reforms to accelerate growth and housebuilding
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Consultation on licensing for knife sales
A new licensing scheme is being proposed by the government to block illegal knife sales and imports – helping save lives and keep dangerous weapons out of young hands. The measures would introduce mandatory licences for businesses and private sellers, as well as for importers of knives and bladed items. Subject to consultation, sellers could […]
Foreign financial interference in UK politics: independent review – reviewer appointment letter and terms of reference
Letter appointing reviewer to the independent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics, alongside a copy of the review's terms of reference. Source link
Speed enforcement on the Strategic Road Network
I wish to inform the House about a technical anomaly that has impacted how some variable speed cameras interact with signs on a limited number of A-roads and motorways for a number of years. I would like to apologise to all who have been affected. On 10 September 2025, National Highways informed the Department for […]
Minister Doughty on the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement
On 14 December 1995, thirty years ago, the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, also known as the Dayton Peace Agreement, was officially signed in Paris. Source link
Government launches Charter Review to future-proof the BBC
Government begins review of the BBC’s governance, public obligations and funding as part of the process to renew its Royal Charter Options in Green Paper to future-proof the BBC so that it commands public trust, drives regional growth and is sustainably funded People across the UK encouraged to have their say via public consultation As […]