The Prince of Wales visits the West Midlands
The Prince of Wales visited the West Midlands to learn about initiatives across the region that are supporting people's mental health and wellbeing.
Updated: Fri Apr 26 2024
No passport conviction quashed by Crown Court after CCRC referral
A conviction for failure to have an immigration document at an asylum interview has been quashed after being sent back to court by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).
Updated: Thu Apr 25 2024
Sentence reduced by Court of Appeal due to time spent in foreign prison
A man's sentence has been reduced by the Court of Appeal after time spent on remand in a foreign prison was not deducted.
Updated: Thu Apr 25 2024
Meet the businesses helping get prison leavers in to work
As part of our efforts to reduce crime, fill gaps in the job market and grow the economy, we're encouraging businesses to recruit more prison leavers.
Updated: Wed Apr 24 2024
PM announces turning point in European security as UK set to increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2030
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2030.
Updated: Wed Apr 24 2024
Northern Ireland Court of Appeal quashes 1976 murder conviction after CCRC referral
The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland has today quashed a conviction for murder, after a referral by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Updated: Tue Apr 23 2024
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 23 April 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this morning.
Updated: Tue Apr 23 2024
PM to announce largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine on visit to Poland
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak yesterday announced the largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine on his visit to Poland.
Updated: Tue Apr 23 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunaks statement on the plan to stop the boats: 22 April 2024
PM Rishi Sunak's press statement on the next stage of the plan to stop the boats.
Updated: Mon Apr 22 2024
Chairman of Criminal Cases Review Commission Offers Unreserved Apology to Andrew Malkinson Following Review Report
Following completion of a report from the independent review by Chris Henley KC into the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) handling of the Andrew Malkinson case, CCRC Chairman Helen Pitcher OBE has offered Mr Malkinson an unreserved apology.
Updated: Fri Apr 19 2024
Disability benefits system to be reviewed as PM outlines moral mission to reform welfare
The Prime Minister has outlined a package of sweeping reforms to put work at the heart of welfare and deliver on his “moral mission” to give everyone who is able to work, the best possible chance of staying in, or returning to work.
Updated: Fri Apr 19 2024
PM to overhaul benefits system and tackle Britains sick note culture in welfare reform speech
In a major speech today [Friday 19 April], the Prime Minister unveiled a package of welfare reform measures to tackle the unprecedented rise in economic inactivity and ensure our benefits system is better targeted at those who need it most.
Updated: Fri Apr 19 2024
The Queen joins a discussion with SafeLives Changemakers
As Patron of SafeLives, The Queen has joined a discussion with Changemakers, younger pioneers of the charity, at Buckingham Palace.
Updated: Wed Apr 17 2024
Closed cases under review by CCRC to identify new forensic opportunities as scientific techniques improve
People convicted of murder or rape who have had their applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) turned down could have their cases re-opened to allow new DNA testing, available as a result of developments in DNA techniques, to take place.
Updated: Tue Apr 16 2024
PM statement to the House of Commons on Irans attack on Israel: 15 April 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak yesterday made a statement to the House of Commons on Iran's attack on Israel.
Updated: Tue Apr 16 2024
G7 statement on Irans attack against Israel - 14 April 2024
G7 Leaders joined a call on Sunday following Iran's attack the previous evening.
Updated: Mon Apr 15 2024
PM statement on Iranian regimes reckless attack against Israel
Words from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the Iranian regime's reckless attack against Israel.
Updated: Mon Apr 15 2024
Prime Minister and Veterans Minister announce OP PROSPER to boost veterans employment
The Prime Minister will meet veterans, businesses and charities today to announce dedicated employment support service.
Updated: Fri Apr 12 2024
The Princess Royal visits HMS Venturer in Rosyth
As Sponsor of the Royal Navy's newest frigate, The Princess Royal has visited HMS Venturer in Rosyth.
Updated: Fri Apr 12 2024
Orkney Islands receive more than 500,000 from Scottish Land Funds latest awards
A group of islands in Orkney has received £530,136 for two community purchase projects in the latest round of grants from the Scottish Land Fund. The grants are amongst 11 totalling £1,833,622 that have been given to communities across the country in the latest round of awards by the Scottish Land Fund.
Updated: Wed Apr 10 2024
Prime Minister launches retail crime crackdown
Assaulting a retail worker to be made a standalone criminal offence.
Updated: Wed Apr 10 2024
A message from The King on the 75th Anniversary on the Founding of N.A.T.O.
A message from The King on the 75th Anniversary on the Founding of N.A.T.O. (04 April 2024).
Updated: Mon Apr 08 2024
PM statement on six-month anniversary of the October 7th attacks
Words from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the six-month anniversary of the October 7th Hamas terror attacks against Israel.
Updated: Mon Apr 08 2024
Court quashes conviction of Syrian asylum seeker
The conviction of a man who fled Syria and claimed asylum in the UK has been quashed by the Crown Court, after being referred by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).
Updated: Fri Apr 05 2024
Prime Minister announces multi-million pound boost for grassroots cricket
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced investment of £35 million in grassroots cricket facilities and widening access to the sport within state schools, in the latest move by the Government to get one million more young people physically active by 2030.
Updated: Fri Apr 05 2024