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Chatham House
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 16:25
Allies like Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Australia have no choice but to try and meet the president’s conditions for alliance.
Chatham House | Official News ReleaseUS Indo-Pacific allies are unhappy about Trump’s defence demands. But they have to comply

Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 16:20
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) is supporting Operation Spotlight, a nationally coordinated enforcement operation to improve road safety by targeting an increase in incidents in the month of July related to driving offences linked to the ‘Fatal Four’.
Association of Police and Crime Commissioners | Official News ReleaseBacking Operation Spotlight: Targeting ‘Fatal Four’ offences on the roads

NHS England
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 16:15
Hundreds of children and adults with rare forms of cystic fibrosis in England will be able to access “life-changing” new ‘triple-combination’ therapy for the very first time, the NHS has announced.
NHS England | Official News ReleaseNHS to roll-out new ‘triple combination’ therapy for hundreds of children and adults with cystic fibrosis

Department for Business & Trade
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 16:10
5,000 steel jobs were yesterday secured following the start of construction on Tata Steel's Port Talbot electric arc furnace project.
Department for Business & Trade | Official News Release5,000 jobs secured as construction starts on Port Talbot green steel project

Welsh Government
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 16:05
“This is a scheme for the whole of Wales – A whole farm, whole nation approach” – Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseNew relationship between people of Wales and farmers

HM Treasury
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 15:33
Red tape swept away in biggest financial regulation reforms in a decade to boost homeownership and put more money into people’s pockets through the government’s Plan for Change.
HM Treasury | Official News ReleaseReeves to cut financial red tape to boost homeownership

Cabinet Office
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 15:25
The ETF are pleased to invite stakeholders from across government and relevant external agencies to provide feedback on potential updates to the Magenta Book.
Cabinet Office | Official News ReleaseStakeholder Engagement: Magenta Book Update

HM Treasury
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 15:20
Red tape cut and savers supported to invest as Chancellor rewires financial system to boost growth.
HM Treasury | Official News ReleaseLeeds Reforms to rewire financial system, boost investment and create skilled jobs across UK

Ofcom
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 15:15
Ofcom has imposed a financial penalty of £3,500 on Markaz-Al-Huda Limited (the “Licensee”) after our investigation found its community radio service, Salaam BCR, in breach of the Broadcasting Code.
Ofcom | Official News ReleaseBroadcaster fined for antisemitic hate speech

Department of Health and Social Care
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 15:10
New animated series for kids, known as Activate, will get more children across the country moving more and encouraging a healthier lifestyle.
Department of Health and Social Care | Official News ReleaseJoe Wicks and government join forces to get children moving

Scottish Government
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 15:05
Applications are now open for the Scottish Connections Fund 2025-26, which helps strengthen Scotland’s international diaspora.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseScottish Connections Fund open for applications

RUSI
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 14:25
Russia could go beyond acts of sabotage in Europe this decade to secretly deploy solar geoengineering technologies, stoking disorder by destabilising the region's climate.
RUSI | Official News ReleaseUnnatural Disasters: The Next Front in Russia’s Hybrid War

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 14:20
National Drought Group steps up operational response and asks people to play their part in managing the drought and use water wisely.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Official News ReleaseMore areas of country move into drought with dry weather set to continue

Natural England
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 14:15
Network of 11 nature abundant lowland peat sites in between Liverpool and Manchester to become a King’s Series National Nature Reserve.
Natural England | Official News ReleaseHistoric peatlands at the heart of the Industrial Revolution to become New National Nature Reserve

Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 14:10
Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, after the adoption of UN Security Council resolution 2786 (14 July 2025).
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News ReleaseThe UK is committed to ensuring the UN can operate across its Missions in Yemen: UK at the UN Security Council

Welsh Government
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 14:05
Following two years of extensive conservation and refurbishment, Caerphilly Castle, the biggest castle in Wales, is reopening to visitors this weekend, bringing back to life the Great Hall, inner castle ward and unveiling state-of-the-art digital exhibits.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseA medieval makeover! Caerphilly Castle’s Great Hall reopens

Environment Agency
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 13:25
A new £1.2 million fish pass on the River Lark in Mildenhall improves migration for trout, eels, and course fish.
Environment Agency | Official News ReleaseCompleted fish pass in Suffolk’s chalk stream help fish to thrive

Buckingham Palace
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 13:20
The President of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump, accompanied by the First Lady Mrs. Melania Trump, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from 17 September to 19 September 2025.
Buckingham Palace | Official News ReleaseState Visit by The President and First Lady of the United States

Ministry of Defence
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 13:15
Military representatives and others gathered this week to honour two First World War soldiers from the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders at special commemoration ceremonies in France.
Ministry of Defence | Official News ReleaseTwo World War One Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Commemorated in France

Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 13:10
National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport | Official News ReleaseNational two-minute silence to mark VJ Day 80

techUK
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 13:05
techUK and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have launched a new report titled ‘Securing the Future: Deepening the UK-India Technology Security’.
techUK | Official News ReleasetechUK & CII Report - Securing the Future: Deepening UK-India Technology Security Cooperation

Financial Conduct Authority
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 12:25
The FCA and Financial Ombudsman Service are seeking to modernise the financial redress system to help prevent it becoming overwhelmed, delaying consumer compensation.
Financial Conduct Authority | Official News ReleaseRedress system reforms to prevent compensation delays and provide predictability needed for innovation

CCW
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 12:20
Customers of South East Water living in Kent and Sussex will face hosepipe restrictions from Friday, 18 July as part of efforts by the company to ease mounting pressure on its water resources.
CCW | Official News ReleaseSouth East Water sets date for hosepipe restrictions

Parliamentary Committees and Public Enquiries
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 12:15
Without stronger penalties for failing to act, a new duty to report child sexual abuse may fail to have an impact, the Joint Committee on Human Rights has warned.
Parliamentary Committees and Public Enquiries | Official News ReleaseChild sexual abuse mandatory reporting duty lacks teeth – JCHR report warns

Department for Transport
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 12:10
Car manufacturers can apply for the Electric Car Grant from 16 July 2025.
Department for Transport | Official News ReleaseDiscount of up to £3,750 on electric cars set to slash costs for thousands

Scottish Government
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 12:05
More than 60,000 homes and businesses to benefit from Project Gigabit rollout.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseBoosting broadband in the North East

Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 11:20
The world's largest fund of its kind will support vulnerable children and families across the country.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport | Official News ReleaseLargest fund of its kind to support vulnerable kids & families

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 11:15
Some people with cystic fibrosis are set to benefit from a new once-daily triple therapy treatment, following NICE's recommendation of Alyftrek in final draft guidance published today.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) | Official News ReleaseNew cystic fibrosis drug fast-tracked for NHS use

Health and Safety Executive
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 11:10
A company in the West Midlands that reclaims and processes textiles has been fined £300,000 after one of its workers was hit by a telehandler.
Health and Safety Executive | Official News ReleaseTextile firm fined £300,000 after worker struck by vehicle

Welsh Government
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 11:05
Vernon Everitt has been announced as Transport for Wales’ new Chair.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseNew Transport for Wales chair announced

Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 10:25
Foreign Secretary David Lammy recently (12 July 2025) delivered a speech on diplomacy in the digital age whilst in Singapore.
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News ReleaseDiplomacy in the digital age: Foreign Secretary's speech, July 2025

Attorney General's Office
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 10:20
A man who sexually abused two teenagers has had his sentence increased following an intervention by the Solicitor General.
Attorney General's Office | Official News ReleaseMan who sexually abused teenagers has sentence increased

Ofcom
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 10:15
A new Ofcom report draws on the online experiences of women working in politics – including current and former Members of Parliament.
Ofcom | Official News ReleaseExperiences of online hate and abuse among women in politics

Department for Business & Trade
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 10:10
An update following the first round of negotiations on an Enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey.
Department for Business & Trade | Official News ReleaseUpdate on Enhanced UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement negotiations

Scottish Government
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 10:05
Applications for up to £200,000 a year to build farming skills and improve biodiversity have opened.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseKnowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund

RUSI
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 09:25
Preventing the formation of a new axis is a valuable pursuit for the West.
RUSI | Official News ReleaseCriticism of the 'Reverse Kissinger'

Chatham House
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 09:20
Summits create expectations. But a meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu – the third since Trump’s return to the White House – yielded very little.
Chatham House | Official News ReleaseNot so great expectations from Trump and Netanyahu

Department for Transport
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 09:15
Funding will help to build a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport.
Department for Transport | Official News ReleaseNew £63 million boost for Britain's electric vehicle revolution

Welsh Government
Tuesday 15 July 2025 @ 09:05
Seventy budding medics and dentists this week got the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by attending a three-day immersive and unique study experience at the Seren Academy’s third medical residential with Cardiff University.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseBudding medics ‘prescribed’ a three-day medical residential