The adoption of this resolution sends a clear message from the Council condemning Iran’s reckless attacks against the Gulf States and Jordan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Colleagues, in adopting this resolution, the Council sends a clear message of condemnation of Iran’s reckless attacks against the Gulf States and Jordan. It is right that this Council wholeheartedly condemns Iran’s attacks, which pose a serious threat to our partners in the Gulf and to Jordan, and risk further regional and global conflagration. It […]
EA secures £430k for charity after multiple pollution incidents

The Environment Agency has secured £430,000 for West Country Rivers Trust from Imerys Minerals Limited, following six clay pollution incidents across a two-year period. The money will be used to improve fish migration and engage local communities to monitor and champion river health. Imerys made the offer after an Environment Agency investigation into the incidents. In agreeing to the sanction, which is known […]
Midwives remain the most trusted source of information on pregnancy vaccination

Midwives and other healthcare professionals have a vital role in improving uptake of pregnancy vaccination. This is according to a new survey from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in which pregnant women and women who recently gave birth rank them as their most trusted source of information. Over 60% of the women surveyed, who […]
Boaters urged to ‘reduce risk and boost skills’ in water safety campaign

Water safety organisations in the UK are sharing an important message ahead of another busy boating season. HM Coastguard (part of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency), the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have launched their annual safety campaign for recreational boaters. ‘Reduce the risk, boost your skills’ aims to […]
New charter to support women in research: open letter to research funders

An open letter from Science Secretary Liz Kendall inviting UK research funders to join a new voluntary charter improving outcomes for women in research. Source link
UKEF backs Leicester sustainable packaging firm in Australian expansion

Delta Global Source secures export finance to grow into Australia, creating new opportunities for the luxury sustainable packaging sector The deal underlines UKEF’s commitment to supporting innovative regional businesses competing on the world stage UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency, has supported Leicester-based Delta Global Source with guaranteed funding, backing the company’s ambitions […]
Rebecca Phillips appointed as Chief Planning Inspector

Rebecca has held the role on an interim basis since March 2025, during which time she has led work to enhance and systemise inspector learning and development. She has also collaborated closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and other stakeholders on significant reforms to the planning system, including the draft new National Planning […]
New civil society council established to put partnership at the heart of government

Civil society working in partnership with government at the highest level to drive implementation of the Covenant Better policy delivery across government through closer partnership on issues that cut across departments, from social cohesion to public services Council to provide an open and representative voice for civil society at the centre of government Leading voices […]
OBR warns energy price surge could derail UK inflation retreat

UK inflation could be on track to end the year at about 3 per cent if oil and gas prices remain at their current elevated levels, a top official from the government’s budget watchdog has said. David Miles, the top economist at the Office for Budget Responsibility, said that while the watchdog had forecast inflation […]
Civil Procedure Rule Committee: Annual open meeting 8 May 2026

Are you interested in observing the rule making process? The Civil Procedure Rule Committee is hosting the annual Open Meeting of the Committee on 8 May 2026. Source link