Consultation on miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines
The Council's third annual consultation on miscellaneous amendments to guidelines opens today.
Updated: Thu Sep 07 2023
Joint Statement by the European Commission and the UK Government on the UKs association to Horizon Europe and Copernicus
The European Commission and the UK Government have reached an agreement in principle on the association of the UK to Horizon Europe and Copernicus.
Updated: Thu Sep 07 2023
Sentencing Council responds to the Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review
Today the Council has published a response to recommendations arising from the review of sentencing in domestic homicide cases.
Updated: Thu Sep 07 2023
The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to France
The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to France, from Wednesday 20th to Friday 22nd September 2023.
Updated: Thu Sep 07 2023
UK joins Horizon Europe under a new bespoke deal
UK to associate to Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes through a bespoke new agreement with the EU.
Updated: Thu Sep 07 2023
Charity Commission CEO to conclude term of office in 2024
Dr Helen Stephenson, the Charity Commission's longest serving Chief Executive, has announced her decision to step down from her position.
Updated: Wed Sep 06 2023
Over 13,000 of National Lottery funding bringing Stoke and Staffordshires communities together on 9 10 September
Groups across Stoke and Staffordshire are celebrating being awarded over £13,000 of National Lottery funding to host community-led activities this weekend, as part of the first West Midlands Mayor's Community Weekend since the pandemic.
Updated: Wed Sep 06 2023
Over 18,500 of National Lottery funding bringing Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire communities together on 9
Groups across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire are celebrating being awarded over £18,500 of National Lottery funding to host community-led activities this weekend, as part of the first West Midlands Mayor's Community Weekend since the pandemic.
Updated: Wed Sep 06 2023
Over 41,000 of National Lottery funding bringing communities across the Black Country together on 9 10 September
Groups across the Black Country are celebrating being awarded over £41,000 of National Lottery funding to host community-led activities this weekend, as part of the first West Midlands Mayor's Community Weekend since the pandemic.
Updated: Wed Sep 06 2023
Over 75,000 of National Lottery funding bringing Birmingham communities together on 9 10 September
Groups across Birmingham are celebrating being awarded over £75,000 of National Lottery funding to host community-led activities this weekend, as part of the first West Midlands Mayor's Community Weekend since the pandemic.
Updated: Wed Sep 06 2023
Over 9,000 of National Lottery funding bringing Solihull communities together on 9 10 September
Groups across Solihull are celebrating being awarded over £9,000 of National Lottery funding to host community-led activities this weekend, as part of the first West Midlands Mayor's Community Weekend since the pandemic.
Updated: Wed Sep 06 2023
Robbery: data release pre-announcement
On 4 October 2023, the Council will be publishing data collected from the Crown Court covering the factors taken into account when sentencing adult offenders for robbery (where this was the principal offence).
Updated: Wed Sep 06 2023
Final call for research proposals to the CCRC deadline for entries 11 September 2023
The CCRC is the body that investigates possible miscarriages of justice.
Updated: Tue Sep 05 2023
APCC Responds to Home Affairs Select Committee on Drug Policy
APCC Addictions & Substance Misuse Leads, Durham PCC Joy Allen and Dorset PCC David Sidwick, yesterday respond to Home Affairs Committee report - ‘Reform law and expand treatment options to tackle cost of drugs on society':
Updated: Fri Sep 01 2023
APCC Responds to Home Affairs Select Committee on Drug Policy
APCC Addictions & Substance Misuse Leads, Durham PCC Joy Allen and Dorset PCC David Sidwick, yesterday respond to Home Affairs Committee report - ‘Reform law and expand treatment options to tackle cost of drugs on society':
Updated: Fri Sep 01 2023
Offenders ordered to attend sentencing hearings
Criminals who try to evade the final moment of justice will be ordered into the dock to attend their sentencing - and will face longer behind bars if they refuse to appear.
Updated: Thu Aug 31 2023
Offenders ordered to attend sentencing hearings
Criminals who try to evade the final moment of justice will be ordered into the dock to attend their sentencing - and will face longer behind bars if they refuse to appear.
Updated: Thu Aug 31 2023
The Queen joins a Poetry Together recital and tea party
Her Majesty The Queen has join children and their grandparents for a ‘Poetry Together' recital and tea party at Fielding Primary School in Ealing, London.
Updated: Wed Aug 30 2023
The South West Culture Digest - Summer
We're wrapping up the summer with the latest edition of our Culture Digest. For this seasons edition, we look at a superb array of cultural delights from the area, share sector opportunities, report on exciting projects and festivals from the last few months.
Updated: Wed Aug 30 2023
PM announces new plans so societys most depraved killers will face life behind bars
Society's most depraved killers will face life behind bars with no chance of being released, under tough plans announced by the Prime Minister.
Updated: Tue Aug 29 2023
Pursuing all reasonable lines of enquiry
Chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, Donna Jones welcomes the clarity from the Home Secretary and Policing Minister and their clear expectations for police to pursue all crimes where there is evidence available.
Updated: Tue Aug 29 2023
Pursuing all reasonable lines of enquiry
Chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, Donna Jones welcomes the clarity from the Home Secretary and Policing Minister and their clear expectations for police to pursue all crimes where there is evidence available.
Updated: Tue Aug 29 2023
Regulators inquiry into Care4Calais finds serious historic misconduct and/or mismanagement
Charity Commission says governance has improved significantly under new leadership.
Updated: Thu Aug 24 2023
The CCRC welcomes cross-organisational inquiry into handling of Andrew Malkinson case
Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk has today (24 August) ordered an independent inquiry into the circumstances and handling of Andrew Malkinson's case after his conviction was quashed by the Court of Appeal earlier this month.
Updated: Thu Aug 24 2023
1.5 million from Dormant Accounts supporting VCSE sector sustainability
Organisations from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Northern Ireland are benefitting from £1,472,885 announced today from the Dormant Accounts Fund NI.
Updated: Wed Aug 23 2023