Apply to the Advocate General’s Panel of Northern Ireland Special Advocates
The Advocate General is seeking to appoint new members to the panel of Northern Ireland (NI) Special Advocates. This campaign is specifically aimed at junior barristers and Solicitor Advocates who are called to the Bar or are on the Roll in NI, who have at least five years’ advocacy experience. Experience representing either plaintiffs or […]
Recruitment of four commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of four Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. Source link
DBS launches its 2026-2027 business plan
The Disclosure and Barring Service has published its 2026 to 2027 business plan, outlining priorities for improving services and delivering better public outcomes. Source link
Foreign Secretary statement: Ceasefire in the Middle East, 8 April
I welcome today’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran. This is a vital step towards establishing some security and stability in the region and getting international shipping and the global economy moving properly again. I also welcome the proposed talks between the US and Iran scheduled for later this week […]
MHRA expands AI Airlock programme with a £3.6 million funding boost over three years
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has secured a major funding uplift to expand its pioneering AI Airlock programme, the UK’s first regulatory sandbox for Artificial Intelligence as a Medical Device (AIaMD). Following a successful second phase, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has allocated £1.2 million per year for the next three […]
Prime Minister travels to Middle East to meet allies and support ceasefire: 8 April 2026
The Prime Minister will travel to the Gulf this week to meet leaders of countries who have been in the front line, and will set out his full support for the newly agreed ceasefire In meetings with regional leaders, he will reiterate unwavering UK support and need for a long-term diplomatic resolution to make sure the ceasefire leads […]
Surge in neighbourhood police in communities fighting crime
Over 3,000 additional police officers and police community support officers (PCSOs) have been put into neighbourhood roles in less than a year, as new figures reveal the government has hit this target 2 months ahead of schedule. While murders and serious violent crimes are at their lowest level for more than a decade, communities have […]
New Women’s Employment Ambassador role announced as millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive
Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the new Women’s Employment Ambassador to champion women’s health in the workplace. Appointment comes as businesses encouraged to publish voluntary action plans to better support employees experiencing menopause symptoms. Together these measures will work to address the near record number of women who are economically inactive due to long-term sickness . Leading women’s health campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the Government’s Women’s Employment Ambassador, […]
Summer boost for HM Coastguard Search and Rescue helicopters
Two AgustaWestland AW189 rescue helicopters will operate from the new bases at Oban and Carlisle with an ability to be airborne within 15 minutes of being tasked between the hours of 9am and 9pm, April to September. Based at Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle’s opening over the Easter weekend, pictured above, follows the successful launch […]
Regulator finds no evidence that refugee charity engaged in inappropriate activity
City of Sanctuary UK works to advance education relating to asylum seekers and refugees, and to promote equality and diversity. The Commission opened a case following a complaint made in August 2025 alleging inappropriate political activity, particularly relating to the charity’s Schools of Sanctuary programme. In particular, concerns were raised over the charity’s activities in schools, including the claim that school children were being encouraged to send Valentine’s Day cards to adult asylum seekers. This allegation had been circulating online and was also reported […]