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Ofqual launches public consultation on apprenticeship assessment regulation

Ofqual launches consultation on new regulatory framework for apprenticeship assessments, seeking views from employers, providers and apprent

Council Tax information letter 4/2025: Consultation on council tax administration

This letter sets out details on the government’s consultation into modernising and improving the administration of council tax.

A diplomatic solution is in the interests of all concerned. Even now, it is not out of reach.: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the emergency UN Security Council meeting on Iran.

UK-Bahrain agree £2bn investment partnership in huge boost for UK economy

The UK and Bahrain have signed a partnership agreement which will deliver £2 billion of investment into key growth sectors in a huge boost t

Fairer funding for councils across the country in major reform

An overhaul of the outdated and complex council system will bring fairer funding, more stability and improve lives of people across the coun

Groceries Code Adjudicator launches investigation into Amazon

Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) investigation into whether Amazon.com, Inc.

Strangulation in pornography to be made illegal

The depiction of strangulation in pornography will be banned in a move to protect women from violence, the Government has announced.

Uneven HPV uptake in some areas increases cervical cancer risk

UKHSA data shows inequalities in HPV vaccination uptake in different areas and regions across the country

UK envoy celebrates King Charles’ birthday in Malaysia

High Commissioner to Malaysia Ajay Sharma CMG hosted a grand reception in Kuala Lumpur today to mark His Majesty King Charles III’s 77th bir

Call for sponsorship in relation to Fashion and Luxury Trade Mission to Japan

The British Embassy in Tokyo is calling for sponsors to support an exclusive showcase and reception, welcoming UK delegates from the Fashion