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New Taskforce to build UK nuclear skills

A new Nuclear Skills Taskforce will ensure the UK’s defence and civil nuclear sectors have the right people with the right skills to seize g

UK supports Malawi’s 2025 tripartite elections

Commits funding through UNDP’s Elections Basket Fund that will support Malawi Government’s preparedness for a free, fair and credible electi

Russia is inflicting terror on the Ukrainian people, and suffering on its own population and millions across the world: UK statement at the Security Council

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.

Variation to Hinkley Point C operational water discharge activity

Variation issued today to an environmental permit for Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, to allow for a change in water discharge activi

Plastic bag use falls by more than 98% after charge introduction

Figures show massive decrease in number of single-use bags sold by main retailers since 2014.

Richard Moriarty announced as new CEO of Financial Reporting Council

Richard Moriarty has been announced as the new CEO of the Financial Reporting Council today (31 July).

Hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences to boost British energy independence and grow the economy

Hundreds of new oil and gas licenses will be granted in the UK, the Prime Minister has confirmed today (Monday 31 July).

Minister to see UK Government investment benefitting west of Scotland

Boosting the economy and supporting communities will be UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont's focus as he visits Scotland's west

Situation in Niger: UK statement, 30 July 2023

The UK government gave a statement supporting the efforts of the Fifty First Extraordinary Summit on the Socio-Political Situation in the Re

Foreign Secretary visits Africa to strengthen partnerships

The Foreign Secretary is visiting 3 African countries on a 4-day visit to strengthen “future-focussed, mutually beneficial” partnerships.