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Nearly three-quarters of women who gave birth in September were vaccinated, helping to give their babies vital early protection.
New board members will drive efforts to preserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and heritage of England's National Parks and Landscapes
A message from our Chair Heather Baily and our Chief Executive Michelle Russell.
Keith Fraser, Chair of the YJB, highlights the systemic biases that fuel the over-representation of Black and Mixed ethnicity children in the youth justice system. He explores the structural reform and culturally sensitive i…
Hounslow and Chesterfield tested new software to manage consultation responses, cutting processing time by 45% and improving consistency across planning teams.
Five South West Hertfordshire councils used digital tools to reach thousands of residents and gather detailed feedback for their joint strategic plan.
Stockport tested a visual, map-based consultation tool to make local plan evidence and site information easier for residents to understand.
Southampton tested interactive maps and early-stage 3D modelling to help residents understand and give feedback more easily on local plan proposals
Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon tested AI tools to tag and summarise consultation responses, improving insight for officers and reducing processing time.
Hounslow tested an interactive map based tool to present its 700-page design code in a clearer visual format, helping residents explore content more easily.
Cotswold District Council used a consultation hub to make its local plan easier to understand, increase participation and reduce officer processing time.
Action comes after investigations into serious breaches of agent standards.
OPRED communications issued to stakeholders in 2025.
The British High Commission in Maseru is inviting proposals from qualified organisations, institutions, and consortia to deliver innovative projects that preserve cultural heritage and improve accessibility.
Dame Carol Black GBE has been appointed to the role of independent advisor to the UK government on drugs for a 3-year term until November 2028.
The UK has today confirmed the appointment of Dr Christian Turner CMG to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
The British Embassy in Guatemala hosted a reception to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III on 26 November 2025.
The Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States have issued a joint statement on the deteriorating situation in South Sudan.
Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses as people are encouraged to take simple steps to protect themselves.
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