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Reappointment of the Chair of the Bank of England’s Court of Directors and Non‑Executive Directors

David Roberts reappointed as Chair of the Bank of England’s Court of Directors and Dame Anne Glover and Diana Noble reappointed as Non‑Execu

Traffic Commissioner Revokes Operator Licence and Imposes Four-Year Disqualification Following Serious Safety Failures

Following a public inquiry in Birmingham, Traffic Commissioner Mr M Dorrington has revoked the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operator's licen

New national Child Protection Authority announced

Plans for a new Child Protection Authority unveiled as part of government strategy to protect children from predators and abuse.

Annual review of the Civil Service DC pension schemes

GAD's 2025 review of the Civil Service DC pension schemes’ performance reports sound governance and appropriate investment options for membe

Atlantic Bastion plans advancing as autonomous submarine XV Excalibur handed to Royal Navy

Excalibur is a 12-metre experimental vessel.

New duties imposed on certain engine oils and hydraulic fluids

The Secretary of State has accepted TRA's recommendation to impose anti-dumping measures on certain engine oils and hydraulic fluids from Li

Mirdametinib approved to treat plexiform neurofibromas in children, adolescents, and adults with neurofibromatosis type 1

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of mirdametinib under close review. 

Support for children with SEND who are not in school is inconsistent, inspectorates warn

A report by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) finds that support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

Call for in-kind sponsorship for British Embassy reception

The British Embassy Tokyo is looking for in-kind sponsorship to help deliver a reception celebrating British food & drink.

AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors

A new partnership with Google DeepMind will help to turn cutting-edge AI into real benefits for working people.