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The A487 at Newport, Pembrokeshire is now more resilient for the future following the essential work which took place earlier this year.

A man who was stopped at Heathrow Airport with £1m in two suitcases has admitted money laundering following a National Crime Agency investigation

From unlocking the secrets of animal movement to tackling antimicrobial resistance, UK’s brightest bioscience minds are pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Beccy Baird, Senior Fellow at The King’s Fund, responded to the announcement of the expansion of the GP ‘Advice and Guidance’ scheme from the Department of Health and Social Care

Environment Agency officers, together with West Yorkshire Police, have been undertaking site checks at the Mineral Processing Ltd site.

The National Crime Agency are working with the German Bundespolizei (BPOL) to warn maritime equipment suppliers in Germany to take extra precautions to stop equipment ending up in the hands of cross-Channel people smugglers.

Patients who take the common blood pressure medicine Lercanidipine HCI 20mg tablets (lercanidipine hydrochloride) from the manufacturer Recordati Pharmaceuticals Limited, should, as a precautionary measure, urgently check if they have the batch number MD4L07 with an expiry date of 01/2028 on any packs they have at home. The batch number is printed on the foil of the blister strips.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's 2025 Easter message.

British businesses and organisations better supported to trade carbon credits as part of new work to establish the UK as the global hub for green finance.

Thousands more are eligible to open a Help to Save account.

The opening of a diplomatic track between the US and Iran is a positive development but negotiations will not be easy. Europe has a role to play in supporting meaningful progress.

A pilot scheme to screen for a potentially life-threatening condition has been put on a permanent footing in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Eleven cutting-edge robotic surgery systems have been approved for use, potentially transforming care for thousands of NHS patients undergoing soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Our annual Ystadau Cymru Awards are a celebration of successful collaborative asset management across the Welsh public sector.

A company and its director have been fined for ignoring Environment Agency warnings to stop burning waste on rural land in West Yorkshire.

The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has announced the appointment of Becky Wood as its new Chief Executive Officer.

FSCS has confirmed that the five firms below were declared in default in the last two months – which means they have gone out of business and are unable to meet any claims themselves.

Cambridgeshire County Council has been fined £6 million after pleading guilty to serious safety failings on its Guided Busway that led to three deaths and multiple injuries over a ten-year period.

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles, responds to the latest NHS Wales performance data.

Decade-long ban for director who abused Bounce Back Loan Scheme.

The argument that the erosion of the dollar’s global status could benefit the US is gaining traction in Washington. That move would be a needless act of self-harm.

The FCA has charged John Burford for carrying on an unauthorised business and dishonestly misleading investors. He is suspected of generating over £1m.

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today accused a UK insurance company of failing to prevent international bribery.

The CIPD has commented on the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman

On 6 April, parts of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) came into force.

Ministers must back pragmatic changes to their rental reform plans to stand any chance of working. 

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on South Sudan.

The Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant has been extended for a further two years with a substantial £26m of funding being made available to support town centres across Wales.

Around 1,700 children are referred to children’s social care services every day in England, underlining the need for an adequate long term funding solution in the Spending Review and a cross-government plan to support children and young people.

Len Shackleton, Editorial and Research Fellow at the free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs Commented on the labour market statistics released this week by the ONS

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Plymouth Islamic Education Trust (PIETY).

Temporary export bars have been placed on two paintings by 18th century Italian artist Agostino Brunias

“Excellencies, good afternoon. It is good to be with you for this important discussion on the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A man who attempted to smuggle almost £6 million worth of cocaine into the UK from Mexico said he had only brought sombreros back from his trip.

One of the puzzles of our humanity is how we are capable of both great cruelty and great kindness. 

British soldiers have successfully tracked, targeted and defeated swarms of drones in the latest trial of a new directed energy weapon developed in the UK.

Government confirms expansion of Advice and Guidance scheme, with more patients now receiving their care closer to home

As the conflict in Sudan enters its third year, the number of children in need of humanitarian assistance has doubled, from 7.8 million at the start of 2023 to more than 15 million yesterday.

Unleashing the most effective drivers to transform the NHS could end the unsustainable rise in health spending and stabilise it as a share of GDP, according to an IPPR report published yesterday. 

Martin Sartorius, Principal Economist, CBI, responds to latest inflation data for March 2025

A man has been jailed for four years for defrauding Leeds City Council out of more than £710,000 which was meant to support small businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Place-based partnerships are non-statutory collaborative arrangements within integrated care systems (ICSs) in England. 

Temporary export bars have been placed on two paintings by 18th century Italian artist Agostino Brunias

EU’s AI Plan: On 9 April, the EU Commission published it’s AI Continent Action Plan. The plan, which rests on 5 key pillars (computing infrastructure, Data, Skills, Development of algorithms and adoption, and simplification of rules) is the the EU Commission’s big plan to turn Europe into the “leading AI continent”.  You can find our initial summary of the plan here.

On behalf of His Majesty The King, The Duchess of Edinburgh has taken the salute at the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

What’s the best part of being a school nurse?

As many of us look forward to the bank holiday weekend, the weather looks set to be changeable, with rain at times, but also some good sunny spells.

Following today's ruling by the Supreme Court that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex, the concept of which has been ruled to be binary, we've issued the below statement.

Rory Deighton welcomes report and calls for large-scale transformation of outpatient services

Dunball Sluice - a vital flood defence asset near Bridgwater - has been successfully refurbished by the Environment Agency. 

See this month's events, opportunities, news, and updates from techUK's International Trade Programme…

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the death of a man while in police custody in Romford, east London.  

Delyth Evans is the Government’s preferred candidate for the S4C Chair, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced today.

The statement follows the agreement of an MoU between the Omagh Bombing Inquiry and Government of Ireland

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

We are tackling the real problems that drivers face by lifting miles of roadworks and cracking down on disruptive streetworks. 

The outcome of the 2022 valuation of the Local Government Pension Scheme in Northern Ireland is examined in this latest report from GAD.

Welsh Secretary visits businesses in the region to discuss their contributions to the UK Government's clean energy and economic growth missions.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak yesterday responded to the labour market data, which suggest risks to the jobs market with payrolled employees falling and vacancies now below the pre-pandemic position.

Beijing’s ability to prevent US access to rare earths puts Washington’s long-term strategic goals at risk.

President Trump has temporarily exempted smartphones and laptops from new tariffs, providing short-term relief to markets. However, further levies on semiconductors and electronics remain under consideration, maintaining volatility in the market.

A former member of West Midlands Police staff will appear in court this week charged with supplying drugs following an investigation directed by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) Anti-Corruption Unit.

By Jack Sargeant, Welsh Government Minister for Skills (15 April 2025).

Under its new strategy, the FCA is establishing a presence in the United States (US) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) for the first time.

Creative Island and partners will lead a transformative programme of cultural activity on the isle in 2025 and 2026.

Ofcom yesterday awarded small-scale DAB multiplex licences for three more UK areas.

A man who brutally murdered two people and tried to kill two more on Christmas Day has been convicted.

This report explores the enablers and barriers to successful engagement with families living in low-income households across system change, place-based initiatives.

Grounds Maintenance Services (245) offers customers a quick, simple and competitive route to service providers who are able to supply a wide range of services.

The UK Government has released the Climate Adaptation Research and Innovation Framework (CARIF), a comprehensive strategy designed to bolster the country’s resilience against the effects of climate change.

US tariffs add to the sense of an increasingly unpredictable and unreliable partner. Allies in Europe and the Pacific are questioning foundational assumptions about their security arrangements as a result.

Digital skills have long been a key requirement for employability, evolving as technology advances. It recently struck me that it wasn’t long ago that “proficient in Microsoft Office” was a staple line found on most, if not all, CVs and applications for work.  

He also attempted to strike-off one of the companies to avoid repaying the loan.

Resilience on the A55 and opportunities for active travel have improved since the £30m Aber Tai’r Meibion scheme was officially opened, almost two years ago.

The Arctic is set to be a proving ground for the navies of the High North. As warmer temperatures open up shipping routes for longer each year, great resources are at stake, and a determination to exert control is growing evident among the UK’s neighbours in the region.

The UK Government has issued a response after a UK MP was refused entry to Hong Kong.

An organised crime group used a cover load of foie gras and duck breast to smuggle nearly 100kg of cocaine into the UK.

Cyprus and the UK are set to collaborate more closely on space activities following a successful bilateral event held in Nicosia on 27-28 March.

Ofgem CEO Jonathan Brearley has today set out his vision for the future of the energy system, kicking off his new five-year term with a clear message: we’ve made progress, but there’s much more to do.

Lord Pickles attends meeting in The Hague to discuss progress and challenges relating to the restitution of Holocaust-era assets.

Joint Statement from Ukraine, Germany and the United Kingdom, co-chairs of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG).

Public sector funding will be channelled into UK renewable energy projects, boosting growth and driving investment in UK based renewable energy technology.

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has met with staff and students as she visited the University of Dundee's School of Life Sciences.

Our Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Procurement Sub-group has provided valuable tips to help JES suppliers navigate the new Procurement Act.

Ofgem is expected to confirm the National Energy System Operator's ambitious new plan to reform grid connections and unlock billions of investment.

The NRLA has agreed a new partnership with Litta, the UK’s leading on-demand, digital-first waste removal service.

The FCA has highlighted that banks and building societies can improve how they treat customers affected by bereavement or registering a power of attorney.

Thousands of people on low incomes across Wales have secured an extra £170m by claiming benefits they didn't know they were entitled to, thanks to free Welsh Government advice services.

X CEO Elon Musk is close to President Trump at a time when India wants to negotiate on US trade. But X’s case challenges wide-ranging government powers.

The UK makes second £752 million payment to Ukraine through the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine scheme.

The Government has secured raw materials needed to save British Steel.

A long-term campaign to constrain Russia must go beyond thoughts of the threat from the North, and consider the influence of the Black Sea on Russia's strategic and military position.

The Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Edwin Poots MLA yesterday commented on Rory McIlroy’s success in the US Masters recently.

Sonia Simkins faces seven years of bankruptcy restrictions following an investigation by the Insolvency Service.

A man responsible for running a global phishing service, used by scammers to trick people into handing over their details, has been jailed.

CBI recently (12 April 2025) responded to British Steel (Special Measures) Bill – April 2025.

The UK has announced new support to Sudan ahead of the Sudan conference which will bring together international representatives.

Quarterly bulletin collating a range of previously published statistics on the latest trends in the Scottish housing market.

Thousands of schoolchildren will be helped on the road to an active, healthy lifestyle this year, as YPO continues its partnership with the Brownlee Foundation.

Government welcomes Official Partners of International Summit on the Future of Energy Security.

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority hosted Non-Governmental Organisation's on sites for the first time.

Users of HM Land Registry’s digital services may need to update their web browsers or operating systems.

A North Wales warehouse site which fell into disrepair and became a haven for anti-social behaviour has been transformed into a modern businesses park with Welsh Government support.

The UK has announced further sanctions to tackle the domestic threat posed by the Iranian regime by sanctioning Iranian-backed, Swedish-based Foxtrot criminal Network and its leader, Rawa Majid, for their role in attacks against targets across Europe.

Action Fraud urge those planning to buy tickets or attend this summer’s events and concerts to stay vigilant to criminals, with the total combined loss increasing nearly 50% from 2023 to £9.7 million in 2024.

Ofcom yesterday opened an investigation into whether communications provider, Primo Dialler, has misused numbers sub-allocated to it, including to perpetrate scams.

The Government has cut prices on the imports of everyday essentials like spices and juices to boost economic growth.

First Minister John Swinney has announced he will bring forward the Scottish Government's legislative programme to ensure the country is as prepared as possible to secure its future in the face of the uncertainty facing the global economy.

This POSTnote summarises the challenges and opportunities relating to the production, regulation and consumption of cultivated meat, also known as 'lab grown' meat.

The ETF are pleased to invite stakeholders from across government and relevant external agencies to provide feedback on potential updates to the Magenta Book.

Patients with advanced skin cancer in England are set to be fast-tracked into trials of a new cancer vaccine, following the expansion of a world-leading NHS programme.

The latest statistics for Insolvency Service enforcement outcomes also outline Covid loan abuse and bankruptcy restriction orders.

CBI Scotland yesterday responded to First Minister's statement on US trade tariffs.

World Quantum Day is an international initiative that invites all businesses, scientists, engineers, educators, communicators, entrepreneurs, technologists and more to showcase the latest advancements in quantum technologies and generate interest in quantum-based ambitions.

A former nurse who stabbed a record shop owner boss with a needle containing a muscle-relaxing anaesthetic has been jailed for attempted murder.

The UK's first INTERPOL Silver Notice recently (11 April 2025) published to help trace and recover the criminal assets of a convicted fraudster thought to have made £8.5 million illegally.

Beijing will see the removal of South Korea’s president and subsequent election as an opportunity to undermine Seoul’s alliances, at a time of rising tensions with the US.

TUC Midlands and the WMCA have come together to sign a partnership deal with creative industries trade unions.

Trump’s trade war has brought Norway even closer to the EU and increased the urgency for it to make a decision about membership.

Low pressure is back in charge of the UK weather forecast this week, bringing along cooler conditions, and a yellow warning for rain from midday on Tuesday until noon on Wednesday.

The UK government is investing £121 million in quantum technology to tackle crime, fraud, and money laundering, while reinforcing its global leadership in the field and driving economic savings.

Trade mission to UAE to deliver new opportunities for Scottish businesses.

As President Trump pursues economic protectionism and territorial expansion, polling indicates Americans' perceptions of threats are changing.

Urgent action by the Government sees vote on emergency powers to save British steel production.

Researchers have embarked on a £1 million project to examine the lasting impact of Radclyffe Hall’s radical novel “The Well of Loneliness”.

Explanation of position by Tara Soomro, UK Ambassador to ECOSOC, at CPD58 (11 April 2025).

Two individuals were recently (11 April 2025) sentenced for breaches of Russian linked financial sanctions for the first time ever in the United Kingdom

24/7 support will be available for any household cut off from power due to a fault with their meter, the energy regulator Ofgem recently confirmed.

APCC response to the Home Affairs Committee report on the violent disorder of Summer 2024.

A statement from Defence Secretary John Healey MP and Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on 10 April 2025.

Environment Agency launches consultation on cost recovery for water company enforcement activities.

Newly processed data from the Herschel Space Observatory created the deepest ever image of our far-infrared sky that could answer questions about the Universe.

The winners of the North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards 2025 have been announced.

Despite the bitter exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS and their formation of the rival AES, the destinies of the two blocs remain deeply intertwined.

CBI Northern Ireland recently (11 April 2025) responded to NI Executive's new Tariffs Working Group.

The Secretary of State for Transport recently (12 April 2025) talked about her vision for a transport system that works for everyone.

The Scottish Government will take steps to ensure Scotland is as “resilient as we can possibly be” in the face of global economic uncertainty, First Minister John Swinney has said.

Dan Corry, who led the Number 10 Policy Unit for Prime Minister Gordon Brown, recently released a report offering a series of recommendations to reform Defra.

Nominations will open this summer for traditions like Notting Hill Carnival, Hogmanay and artisanal crafts to be officially recognised

This report was issued in April 2025 and covers the time period 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2025 inclusive.

The Chancellor announces a multi-billion-pound increase in government-backed financing.

A property development company based in Cardiff has secured an investment of £17.5 million from the Development Bank of Wales and £7 million from Welsh Government to fund the build of 114 new homes in Tonyrefail. It is the largest ever investment made by the Development Bank.

Seb Barker, COO of Beam writes about their AI tool ‘Magic Notes’ and how this can improve support for people experiencing homelessness.

New floating pontoon with improved moorings for boaters created, increasing accessibility for all boat users.

A first-of-its-kind database of the UK AI industry finds the majority of companies are not directly contributing towards the public good, despite many having at some point benefitted from public funds, according to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)

A member of an organised crime group posing as a lorry driver in an attempt to smuggle more than £2 million worth of cannabis from England to Northern Ireland has been sentenced following a National Crime Agency investigation.

Cllr Pete Marland, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Economy and Resources Board, responded to the Government’s Local audit strategy consultation response and the announcement of an extra £49 million in funding for local authority audit fees as part of the Plan for Change 

On 03 March 2025, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee published a new report on children in temporary accommodation.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Staffordshire Police contact prior to the death of a man who was detained during an incident at Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent. 

New research calculates measures of average household consumption for every local authority in Great Britain.

Barbershops and other cash-intensive businesses across England and Wales have been targeted by police and other law enforcement officers during a three-week crackdown on high street crime.

We've joined with Royal Mail, NHS England, NHS Providers, Healthwatch England, and National Voices to write a joint letter to Ofcom. The letter explains new steps being taken to make sure patients receive important NHS letters on time.