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Government sets out next steps on Northern Powerhouse Rail between Liverpool and Manchester

Passengers will benefit from faster journey times, more frequent rail services and better connectivity across the North.

The UK has long called for an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire, as the fastest way to get hostages out and aid in: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza.

Universal Periodic Review Adoption – Russian Federation

This UK statement for the Russian Federation's Universal Periodic Review was not delivered.

Better flood protection planned for Isle of Wight

More than 300 properties and businesses to be better protected from flooding and coastal erosion in Yaverland, Sandown and Shanklin on the I

UK donation to the International Criminal Court’s Special Fund for Security will help to protect the Court from future cyber-attacks

Today, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad announced the UK’s voluntary contribution of £300,000 to the International Criminal Court’s Special Fund for Secur

Universal Periodic Review 45: UK Statement on Germany

The UK delivered a statement on 25 March 2024 during Germany’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council.

North Highlands team headed for international robot challenge

NRS Dounreay and socio economic partners hosted the second FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge North Highland Tournament in March with local schoo

Government accepts all recommendations made by Angiolini Inquiry

Government led recommendations made by Part 1 of the independent Angiolini Inquiry have been accepted.

National endeavour launched as UK outlines commitment to nuclear deterrent

New Government Command Paper sets out full scale of the UK’s national nuclear endeavour.

Changes to Application Decision Making Timeframe

An increase of 20% in applications for registration has caused a delay in decision making responses.