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  1. UK Statement at the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon

    Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Commonwealth, UN and South Asia and Prime Minister’s Special Representative of Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict to the International Criminal Cour…

  2. New animal and plant health safety rules coming into force in December

    New regulations aimed at modernising protections against animal diseases and plant pests and improving food safety come into force.

  3. Suffragan Bishop of Doncaster: 2 December 2019

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Sophie Rebecca Jelley, Mphil, BA to the Suffragan See of Doncaster, in the Diocese of Sheffield.

  4. Farmers in England begin receiving payments today for 2019

    Farm support payments for the 2019 scheme year start landing in bank accounts

  5. Information Centre and filing services over the festive period

    Availability of our Information Centre and our filing services over the festive season.

  6. 1 January 2020: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees

    The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changes on 1 January 2020.

  7. E3 statement on Iran and INSTEX

    A statement by France, Germany and the United Kingdom on INSTEX and European commitment to the JCPoA.

  8. Bellwin scheme activated to support local communities in Herefordshire affected by flooding

    MHCLG has activated the Bellwin scheme to reimburse eligible local authorities for the qualifying immediate costs they incurred as part of their response to the recent flooding in Herefordshire.

  9. UK flags to be flown at half mast for London Bridge attack victims

    Flags on UK Government Buildings to fly at half mast on Saturday 30th November

  10. Parole Board statement on London Bridge attack on Friday 29 November 2019

    Statement from the Parole Board in relation to the London Bridge attack on Friday 29 November 2019

  11. NATO Allies’ defence investment: Foreign Secretary's statement

    Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement following an announcement that NATO Allies have increased defence investment.

  12. Escalation of violent protesters in Iraq: Foreign Secretary's statement

    In response to the escalation in violence in Iraq, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has issued a statement.

  13. ‘Be On The Ball’ for Euro 2020

    The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is kicking off a campaign offering advice and information to fans heading to the 2020 UEFA European Championship Finals.

  14. UK National Statement at the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention: 4th Review Conference

    The UK's Disarmament Ambassador Aidan Liddle renewed its wholehearted commitment to the full implementation of its Convention obligations, and to play its part in achieving a world free of landmines

  15. Near miss with track workers near Kirtlebridge

    Near miss with a group of track workers near Kirtlebridge, Dumfries and Galloway, 14 November 2019.

  16. Operational Honours and Awards list November 2019

    A number of members of the Armed Forces have been named in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List.

  17. HSBC and Santander to refund customers after CMA action

    HSBC and Santander have agreed, following CMA action, to refund customers after they both broke a legal order.

  18. Dr Inamori Kazuo honoured by the Queen

    In recognition of his distinguished services to relations between the UK and Japan in variety of fields, Paul Madden, the British Ambassador to Japan, has presented Dr Inamori Kazuo, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Kyocera …

  19. Kingdom Life Ministries inquiry: Charity trustees disqualified after unauthorised payments of over £450k and cash withdrawals of over £700k

    The charity regulator also issued an Official Warning to Kingdom Life Ministries.

  20. UK medics fight deadly measles outbreak in Samoa

    A team of 13 British doctors and nurses are flying to the Pacific Island following a request from the Samoan government.