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Call for packaging value chain representatives to join the pEPR Scheme Administrator Steering Group (SASG)

PackUK are now welcoming expressions of interest (EOI) for the appointment of members of the Scheme Administrator Steering Group until 12 Se

Environment Agency issues Drought Permit to Yorkshire Water

The Environment Agency has issued a drought permit that will allow Yorkshire Water to reduce how much water is released from the Grimworth R

The UK is deeply concerned by the scale of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, by armed groups in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Re

Update on Gaza Medical Evacuation Scheme

UK Government update on efforts to medically evacuate Gazan children for treatment in the UK.

Foreign Secretary statement: response to famine in Gaza Governorate

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement in response to the famine declared in the Gaza Governorate as determined by the Famine Review C

The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2025

An exchange of correspondence between SSAC's Chair and the Department for Work and Pensions about Winter Fuel Payment policy.

The SIA's position on licence holders who act as vigilantes

The SIA does not support or agree with licence holders who take the law into their own hands.

War Widows Urged to Claim Recognition Payment Before October 2025 Deadline

Eligible forces families urged to apply

Child Benefit action to save £350 million from claimants abroad

Child Benefit will be stripped from tens of thousands of people who have moved abroad in a major clampdown expected to save £350 million.

UK Announces £1.33 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Support Pakistan’s Monsoon Response

The United Kingdom has announced £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to support Pakistan’s response to the devastating effects of the 2025 mon