This is a major milestone in preparations at the naval base where £100m has been invested by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
USNS Robert E Peary on the JettyThe jetty, parts of which...
Police body-worn video evidence has been used to prosecute a man who assaulted a woman and a boy.
At this summit, we have shown once again how Britain will continue to play a leading role in Europe long after we have left the EU.
In particular, through our contribution to the challenge of managing...
See news story ‘Education Secretary addresses ASCL conference’.
Thank you Malcolm [Trobe], and thank you for the excellent work you have done as Interim General Secretary [of ASCL].
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My Lord Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I’m delighted to be here with you this evening to celebrate the inaugural Commonwealth Trade Ministers’ Meeting.
I’d like to thank Lord Marland and the Commonwealth...
Updated: Updated to include response to ICAI review of the UK’s response to irregular migration in the central Mediterranean
ICAI review of the UK’s response to irregular migration in the central Mediterranean...
A former vicar who abused a choirboy more than 35 years ago has been jailed for four years after his victim gave evidence using eye-tracking technology which turned his blinks into words.
UKRep is pleased to announce two new appointments. Katrina Williams has been appointed to the post of UK Deputy Permanent Representative and Simon Case as the new Director General for the UK-EU partnership, leading...
Groundwork North East & Cumbria is working with partners from across the region to protect and preserve the upper part of the Ouseburn River.
The charity has secured £200,000 from the Environment...
A force for improvementI want to start by paying particular tribute to Malcolm Trobe and his stewardship of ASCL in recent months. And I’d also like to congratulate Geoff on his election as General Secretary...
Addressing the Association of School & College Leaders (ASCL) annual conference, Amanda Spielman today vowed to use the ‘immense power’ of Ofsted inspections responsibly and intelligently.
She said...
On 8 March 2017 at Great Yarmouth Magistrates Court, Ms Anne Edwards pleaded guilty to 4 charges of fraud by false representation, contrary to section 2 of The Fraud Act 2006.
Ms Edwards was given a 12...
Updated: Added round-up of Thursday's NAW 2017 events.
The 10th National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2017) will bring together employers and apprentices from across England to celebrate the success of apprenticeships...
This Notice was issued as The Pig Oil Company were placing on the market unauthorised sulphur based products for use in the treatment and prevention of Mud-Fever, Sweet-Itch, Ringworm, other mud borne infections...
Continuing the nationwide visits to businesses ahead of Article 50 being triggered, the Department for Exiting the EU Minister visited Veolia’s Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility and the Beefeater...
Today we are celebrating the 91st birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A few weeks ago, she celebrated 65 years on the throne. She is now the longest reigning monarch in the history of the British Isles...
Three months into main construction on Highways England’s A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvements scheme, the first in a series of pre-apprenticeship courses has successfully paved the way to a career in construction...
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Minister for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, today held talks in London with Russian First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov.
The Ministers had a frank and...
In a speech to the Association of School and College Leaders’ (ASCL) annual conference in Birmingham today (Friday 10 March), Education Secretary Justine Greening discussed her vision for the teaching ...
See news story ‘Education Secretary addresses ASCL conference’.
Thank you Malcolm, and thank you for the excellent work you have done as interim General Secretary.
I’d like to congratulate...
Today’s event saw current and ex-apprentices from across England take part in a photo call on the door step of Number 10 Downing Street – to celebrate 10 years of National Apprenticeship Week. Apprentices were...
Updated: New decision issued by the Certification Officer
10 March 2017Mr Fernandez and Ors v Unite the Union
The claimants made four complaints of that the Union breached its rules on ...
A former NHS chief executive has today (Fri 10 Mar) received a suspended prison sentence after she admitted paying her husband more than £11,000 of public money for a graphic design project he never completed...
Updated: 'HM Revenue and Customs and Department for Work and Pensions - working together for you, starting a business' webinar advertised for 29 March 2017 has now been cancelled.
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NSAN was established by nuclear employers and Government to address the skills challenges facing the nuclear sector. It provides a forum in which organisations can come together to discuss these challenges and...
Ms Alison Kemp has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Montenegro in succession to Mr Ian Whitting OBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Kemp will take up her appointment...
Thank you. I’m delighted to be back in this great city at the inaugural Midlands Engine Trade Summit.
I want to thank my department’s regional team here in the Midlands for organising this event. I know...
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Speaking today at a graduation ceremony for new Afghan officers at the Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA) in Kabul, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Gordon Messenger...
These awards will support entrepreneurs and small companies in the space industry. The Agency is working with UK industry to deliver world-class science innovation support, in line with the Government’s Industrial...
The undertakings require BAE Systems plc (BAES), where possible, to provide access to its resources to actual or potential prime contractors bidding for or performing contracts for the purposes of a Ministry ...
The framework, known as the Human and Social Sciences Research Capability (HSSRC) will deliver agile and robust human social and behavioural sciences research by building and maintaining a supplier network with...
The Committee firmly believes that a fair and open process for appointments to public bodies is important to the public’s perception of standards in public life.
The Committee has previously expressed...
These awards will support entrepreneurs and small companies in the space industry. The Agency is working with UK industry to deliver world-class science innovation support, in line with the Government’s Industrial...
From today (10 March 2017) farmers and land managers can apply for the Mid Tier and Higher Tier of Countryside Stewardship. This is a targeted scheme which funds projects to:
restore habitats improve...
Venturefest East Midlands will invite businesses and investors to come together next month to network and share expertise. The event - supported by Innovate UK - is being held on Wednesday 22 March 2017...
Cornwall FLAG will hold their launch event at Looe on 10 March 2017, closely followed by Dorset and East Devon on 13 March 2017 at Weymouth. North of Tyne will then launch at North Shields on 16 March 2017 and...
Work can now begin on Britain’s new railway after the first phase of the route between the Midlands and London secured Royal Assent last month. High Speed Two (HS2) will create around 25,000 jobs during construction...
Traffic hotspots across England have been identified by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to receive millions of pounds for junction upgrades, roundabout improvements and better traffic signalling.
The...
Successful recruits will be placed in jobs in energy, water and transport companies Programme is led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and part of the Government’s National Cyber Security...