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SIA grants funds to preventing violence against women and girls

The SIA has awarded its grant for good causes to 3 organisations preventing violence against women and girls.

New British Army robotic mine plough aims to better shield soldiers from danger

British soldiers are to be better shielded from danger as a new high-tech, remote-controlled mine plough system is put through its paces.

First-ever MHRA analysis of UK clinical trial applications finds new opportunities to drive medical breakthroughs for patients

New analysis of the current clinical trial landscape in the UK shows clear opportunities to shape the future of medical research and patient

New measures to put neighbourhood bobbies back on beat

Communities will be safer and trust in local policing will be restored under plans to put police officers back in our neighbourhoods.

PM call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia: 9 April 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia earlier this afternoon.

Government backs mayor to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport

The South Yorkshire Mayor has announced a £30m devolved funding investment into reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport, in a major economic b

Health and Social Care Secretary's UNISON speech

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting's speech at UNISON’s annual health conference in Liverpool today.

Two rapists have their sentences increased after Solicitor General intervenes

Two rapists have had their sentences increased by the Court of Appeal after their cases were referred by the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC

Lustrum Beck project to boost wildlife and water quality begins

Work has started on a project at Lustrum Beck in Stockton-on-Tees which will improve 1.5km of river for fish, invertebrates and plants.

DfE Update: 9 April 2025

Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local auth