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NHS England
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 16:30
NHS Medical Director Professor Sir Stephen Powis responded to the NHS performance figures published today
NHS England | Official News ReleaseNHS weekly winter operational update for the week ending 29 January 2023

Cabinet Office
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 16:25
Leaders from across the public, private and voluntary sectors, including the emergency services, have met today to continue to strengthen the UK’s resilience.
Cabinet Office | Official News ReleaseLeaders meet to strengthen UK resilience

Scottish Government
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 16:20
Non-Domestic Rates legislation.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseTax support for businesses

Crown Prosecution Service
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 16:15
Mason Greenwood was charged in October 2022 with one count of attempted rape, one count of controlling and coercive behaviour and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Crown Prosecution Service | Official News ReleaseMason Greenwood: CPS discontinuance of charges

Economic and Social Research Council
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 16:10
A new research hub will spearhead the action needed to decarbonise the UK’s transport system and ensure it can adapt to the effects of climate change.
Economic and Social Research Council | Official News ReleaseHub to prepare UK transport systems for low carbon future

Environment Agency
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 16:05
The environmental successes of Eythrope partnership project celebrated on World Wetlands Day.
Environment Agency | Official News ReleaseNew wetland habitat thriving in Buckinghamshire

HM Revenue and Customs
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 15:25
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 4%.
HM Revenue and Customs | Official News ReleaseHMRC late payment interest rates to be revised after Bank of England increases base rate

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 15:20
Significant societal trends risk compromising the social, economic and cultural rights of people in England and Wales, according to a report to the United Nations from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) | Official News ReleaseHuman Rights watchdog warns United Nations of concerns over economic, social and cultural rights in Britain

Financial Conduct Authority
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 15:15
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to push ahead with proposals to ban debt packager firms from receiving referral fees from debt solution providers, following further analysis of the market.
Financial Conduct Authority | Official News ReleaseFinancial watchdog proposes to ban debt packager referral fees to protect consumers

Welsh Government
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 15:10
New stats published today show that 2,676 additional affordable homes were built in Wales in 2021/2022.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseNew stats show more than 2,600 affordable homes were built in Wales in the last financial year

National Ombudsmen
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 15:05
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is today issuing a guide to help care providers learn from its complaints involving record keeping.
National Ombudsmen | Official News ReleaseOmbudsman issues guide for care providers on good record keeping

Ofgem
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 14:25
An Ofgem spokesperson’s statement on British Gas prepayment meter installations
Ofgem | Official News ReleaseOfgem statement on British Gas prepayment meter installations

WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 14:20
Councils continue to fully support efforts to inspect homes and drive up standards in both the social housing and private rented sector.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News Release‘Councils determined to improve housing conditions’ – LGA responds to damp and mould findings

Department for Transport
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 14:15
A study has been announced that will develop options for new stations and services on the South Wales Main Line.
Department for Transport | Official News ReleaseUK and Welsh governments to explore new rail links between south Wales and England

Natural England
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 14:10
Guidance will create nature-rich towns and cities, helping millions realise the benefits of accessing nature
Natural England | Official News ReleaseNatural England unveils new Green Infrastructure Framework

Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 14:05
Ambassador Neil Bush highlights the appalling and long-lasting impact Russia’s invasion has on Ukraine’s children.
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News ReleaseEvery child in Ukraine will have suffered due to Russia’s invasion: UK statement to the OSCE

HM Revenue and Customs
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 13:25
Families looking for childcare places during February half term could be missing out on a government top-up to help pay their childcare bill.
HM Revenue and Customs | Official News ReleaseBoost your childcare budget this half term

Think Tanks
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 13:20
A new Institute for Government report calls on the UK government to put England’s mayors at the heart of its net zero strategy and give England’s locally-elected leaders the powers and funding to become trailblazers in transitioning to a green economy.
Think Tanks | Official News ReleaseIFG - Ministers should empower locally elected leaders to be net zero trailblazers

Competition & Markets Authority
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 13:15
All recommendations made by the CMA to tackle issues in the children’s social care market in England have been accepted by the Department for Education.
Competition & Markets Authority | Official News ReleaseChildren’s social care: CMA recommendations accepted by UK government

Home Office
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 13:10
The government will introduce new passport fees for all applications on 2 February 2023.
Home Office | Official News ReleaseProposed changes to passport application fees

Scottish Government
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 13:05
Families urged to make sure they don't miss out
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseDeadline for School Age Payment approaches

Welsh Government
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 12:25
Community-based language initiatives and local Welsh language newspapers are some of the organisations receiving a share of almost £260,000 to help us all use more Cymraeg.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseMore funding for organisations who help everyone use more Cymraeg

WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 12:20
Citizens Advice responds to The Times article: ‘Exposed: How British Gas debt agents break into homes of vulnerable’
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseCitizens Advice responds to The Times investigation on forced prepayment meter installations

Information Commissioner's Office
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 12:15
A former employee of breakdown services company RAC has plead guilty and been fined for the stealing of data of victims of road traffic accidents.
Information Commissioner's Office | Official News ReleaseFormer RAC employee fined for stealing data of victims of road traffic incidents

CCW
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 12:10
The largest rise in the average household water and sewerage bill for almost 20 years could prove a tipping point for the one in five customers already struggling to pay.
CCW | Official News ReleaseWater bill rises will bring more uncertainty to struggling households, says CCW

Scottish Government
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 12:05

Children’s Commissioner
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 11:25
Every child in care, or involved with children’s services, deserves safety, love and security.
Children’s Commissioner | Official News ReleaseCCo statement on government strategy for the implementation of the Care Review

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 11:20
The government’s Start Up Loans scheme has achieved another landmark milestone as the 100,000th business loan is granted.
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy | Official News Release100,000 British small businesses benefit from government-backed Start Up Loans

Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 11:15
Ofsted has today published the first in a new series of reports looking at how subjects are taught in England’s schools.
Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) | Official News ReleaseScience curriculum in schools improving despite pandemic pressures

Charity Commission
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 11:10
The Charity Commission is launching the next stage of its campaign to raise awareness of core trustee duties and guidance available as the sector faces challenges ahead.
Charity Commission | Official News Release‘Here to help’: Commission launches new push on trustee guides as sector faces challenging year

Department for Transport
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 11:05
Government pledges £10 million to support innovation in transport decarbonisation.
Department for Transport | Official News ReleaseNew research hub to help tackle decarbonisation and improve transport resilience

Department for Education
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 10:25
Government to transform children’s social care, with ambitious plans that put families at the heart of reform
Department for Education | Official News ReleaseLong-term strategy launched to fix children’s social care

Ofwat
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 10:20
As water companies announce water bills for next year, showing an average increase of 7.5%, or £31, Ofwat has called on companies to go the extra mile in supporting customers in need of a helping hand.
Ofwat | Official News ReleaseWater companies need to offer their customers a helping hand

NHS England
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 10:15
NHS England and NHS Digital yesterday legally merged in the first step towards creating a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all.
NHS England | Official News ReleaseNHS Digital and NHS England complete merger

Crown Commercial Service
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 10:10
Procurement Essentials is a new series of articles to help you overcome common hurdles, understand key concepts, and make your life as a buyer of everyday goods and services easier.
Crown Commercial Service | Official News ReleaseHow to build sustainability into procurement: staying on track for carbon net zero – Procurement Essentials

Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 10:05
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Member States Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News ReleaseAid delivery without the participation of women cannot be normalised, and impairs the entire population

Scottish Government
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 09:25
New group will lead implementation of new measures.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseWork to support wild salmon recovery

Transport for London
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 09:20
More customers than expected have taken advantage of capital's newest transport link since opening in May 2022
Transport for London | Official News ReleaseThe transformational Elizabeth line clocks more than one hundred million passenger journeys

National Crime Agency
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 09:15
A man wanted over a drive-by murder in Essex has been arrested in Morocco.
National Crime Agency | Official News ReleaseMost Wanted fugitive arrested in Morocco

Innovation Agency
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 09:10
We were delighted to open the new Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre as a major step forward in addressing the backlog of surgery caused by the pandemic.
Innovation Agency | Official News ReleaseNew elective surgery hub will treat an extra 6,000 patients a year

Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Thursday 02 February 2023 @ 09:05
The UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong met in London.
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News ReleaseForeign Secretary's meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, 1 February 2023