#uk-government

#uk-government

The junior energy minister Michael Shanks wrote to Prax Group owners urging them to support workers financially amid concerns of finding a buyer for the struggling refinery.

Zelda Perkins agreed to a non-disclosure agreement at 24, which haunted her for decades due to its suffocating power over her ability to speak out.

The Iberian blackouts show how everybody across society can contribute to protecting a nation against disruptive events, according to the government's resilience plan.

The main, windowless room is behind a white metal door a good few inches thick, symbolizing the gravity of decisions taken.

The emergency alert system will be tested at around 3pm on September 7, in its second ever nationwide drill. The first time the system was tested was in April 2023.

A newly released UK government file reveals a serious disagreement between the heritage department and the prime minister over the return of the 13th-century Stone of Scone to Scotland in 1996.

The Invest in Women Taskforce has raised over £250 million, but the fund will not begin investing until the end of 2025, a year after fundraising was announced.

Paul Martin, 60, allegedly attempted to incite an armed uprising against the UK government during the Covid-19 pandemic, amassing an arsenal of weapons including crossbows, knives, and a stun gun.

The first change of UK government in 14 years has led to significant financial pressure on 5.5 million small businesses, heavily impacting employment and turnover.

Critics of the UK's role in the Gaza war are considering setting up an independent tribunal if Labour blocks an official inquiry backed by Jeremy Corbyn.

Senior figures from various UK industries warn that the government's new packaging tax will be detrimental, with increased costs potentially passed onto consumers or leading to business relocation.

The gov.uk app, aimed at simplifying citizen interactions, will have limited functionality at launch, directing users to existing government pages instead of directly facilitating services.

The government is expected to announce a deal shortly with Labour rebels on its planned benefits changes, indicating significant political pressures and concessions.

The government's recent adjustment to foreign ownership laws for British newspapers, allowing 15% foreign ownership, reflects ongoing tensions around media influence and transparency.

Mr Dunn's mother Charlotte Charles stated, 'We hope this inquiry will be a genuine, independent search for truth, not just for our sake, but to ensure that no other family ever has to endure what we did.'

Many thousands of children who could have lived will instead die; it’s hugely disappointing to see the UK government backsliding rather than driving progress on global poverty.

Despite its previous pledge to halt bidding for UK public contracts due to the Horizon scandal, Fujitsu has successfully secured a new contract, raising questions.

The government will meet food delivery companies next week following reports that some asylum seekers are working illegally as couriers within hours of their arrival in the UK.

Headteachers are considering withdrawing as Ofsted inspectors unless the government revises proposed changes to school grading, stating this highlights their strong opposition.

The legal claim, served on Tuesday to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and HMRC, calls for a judicial review of the government's decision to cap long-standing tax reliefs for farmland and family businesses without a full public consultation.

"Goes absolutely to the heart of Sir Keir Starmer's government and its approach to foreign policy, the attorney general has told the BBC."

The skills funding aims to end overreliance on foreign labour and ensure domestic talent for critical industries, countering national decline narratives.

This consultation is not about decisions on specific projects but it's about how and if we as an industry can continue to produce oil and gas in the UK.

The significant expansion of the Warm Home Discount will benefit 2.7 million more households across Britain, effectively providing much-needed energy bill support this winter.

David Lammy emphasized to MPs that the Foreign Office is urging all British nationals in Israel to register, ensuring the government can provide vital evacuation information.

At its heart, she identifies a deep rooted failure to treat children as children, a continued failure to protect children and teenage girls from rape, from exploitation and serious violence.

Blaise Metreweli, the first-ever female MI6 chief, will succeed Richard Moore, marking a historic milestone in the agency’s 116-year history as she embodies a new era of leadership.

"The consequences of this are incalculably grave. If the Prime Minister believed what he told us about the threats we face, then the Government must alter its plans."

Kendall believes protecting the most vulnerable is essential, stating: "When we set out our reforms we promised to protect those most in need, particularly those who can never work."