New opportunities for North Sea oil and gas
The Government is taking further steps to support the UK's transition to net zero by confirming new licensing opportunities.
Updated: Tue Nov 07 2023
Strike laws to be passed to protect vital public services over Christmas
Minimum service level regulations for rail workers, ambulance staff and border security staff will be laid in parliament to mitigate disruption and ensure vital public services continue if strikes are called, the government yesterday (Monday 6 November) announced.
Updated: Tue Nov 07 2023
Charity Commission advice on how to help civilians impacted by the Israel-Gaza conflict
Charity regulator urges people to give support via existing, regulated charities.
Updated: Mon Nov 06 2023
Charity Commission leadership praise mission critical trustees
Regulator CEO and Chair mark Trustees' Week 2023.
Updated: Mon Nov 06 2023
Kings Speech to deliver a brighter future for the country
New laws to set the country on the right path for the long-term will be revealed in next week's King's Speech.
Updated: Mon Nov 06 2023
Many voices, working together, with purpose
Orlando Fraser's speech to Getting on Board's Festival of Trusteeship, as part of Trustees' Week 2023.
Updated: Mon Nov 06 2023
Prime Minister launches new AI Safety Institute
World's first AI Safety Institute launched in UK, tasked with testing the safety of emerging types of AI.
Updated: Fri Nov 03 2023
World leaders, top AI companies set out plan for safety testing of frontier as first global AI Safety Summit concludes
A new global hub based in the UK and tasked with testing the safety of emerging types of AI has been backed by leading AI companies and nations.
Updated: Fri Nov 03 2023
PM meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: 2 November 2023
The Prime Minister welcomed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park today [2 November 2023].
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
PM meeting with Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres: 2 November 2023
The Prime Minister met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres at the UK's AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park today [2 November 2023].
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
The King will attend COP28 UAE
The King will attend the Opening Ceremony of the World Climate Action Summit at COP28 UAE, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and at the request of His Majesty's Government, on Friday 1st December 2023.
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
APCC welcomes the positive changes to the criminal records disclosure regime
The Ministry of Justice have announced positive changes to the criminal records disclosure regime. The change significantly reduces the time people with criminal convictions are legally required to declare them to potential employers after serving their sentence and when applying for most courses, insurance, and housing.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
APCC welcomes the positive changes to the criminal records disclosure regime
The Ministry of Justice have announced positive changes to the criminal records disclosure regime. The change significantly reduces the time people with criminal convictions are legally required to declare them to potential employers after serving their sentence and when applying for most courses, insurance, and housing.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
Countries agree to safe and responsible development of frontier AI in landmark Bletchley Declaration
Leading AI nations have reached a world-first agreement at Bletchley Park establishing a shared understanding of the opportunities and risks posed by frontier AI.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
Homelessness charity investigated by regulator
The Charity Commission's concerns relate to conflicts of interest and related party transactions.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
State Visit to Kenya
This week, The King and Queen are undertaking a State Visit to Kenya to celebrate the warm relationship between the two countries and the strong and dynamic partnership they continue to forge.
Updated: Wed Nov 01 2023
APCC Chair Responds to The Judges Decision to Lift Anonymity For The Firearms Officer Charged With The Murder Of Chris K
APCC Chair yesterday responded to the judge's decision, to lift anonymity for the firearms officer charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.
Updated: Tue Oct 31 2023
APCC Chair Responds to The Judges Decision to Lift Anonymity For The Firearms Officer Charged With The Murder Of Chris K
APCC Chair yesterday responded to the judge's decision, to lift anonymity for the firearms officer charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.
Updated: Tue Oct 31 2023
PM continues to support families with cost of living ahead of winter
Millions of people across the country are set to receive significant cost of living support ahead of winter, with the government freezing bus fares in England and the second instalment of the cost-of-living payment - worth £900 in total - landing directly in bank accounts from today [31 October 2023].
Updated: Tue Oct 31 2023
APCC welcomes fifth round of Safer Streets funding
The Home Office has awarded Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) £42m through the Safer Streets Fund to build on current progress to tackle neighbourhood crime, violence against women and girls (VAWG) and anti-social behaviour.
Updated: Mon Oct 30 2023
APCC welcomes fifth round of Safer Streets funding
The Home Office has awarded Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) £42m through the Safer Streets Fund to build on current progress to tackle neighbourhood crime, violence against women and girls (VAWG) and anti-social behaviour.
Updated: Mon Oct 30 2023
CCRC fully commits to supporting Judge Sarah Munro KCs cross-organisational Andrew Malkinson inquiry
THE Ministry of Justice yesterday announced that its review into the miscarriage of justice suffered by Andrew Malkinson has launched and is being chaired by Her Honour Judge Sarah Munro KC.
Updated: Fri Oct 27 2023
APCC responds to six-month progress update on Home Offices ASB Action Plan
Donna Jones, Chair of the APCC and Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, responds to six-month progress update on Home Office's ASB Action Plan
Updated: Thu Oct 26 2023
APCC responds to six-month progress update on Home Offices ASB Action Plan
Donna Jones, Chair of the APCC and Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, responds to six-month progress update on Home Office's ASB Action Plan
Updated: Thu Oct 26 2023
Convictions referred following new information
A man's murder and firearms convictions have been referred to the Court of Appeal by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).
Updated: Thu Oct 26 2023