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Possessing or publishing pornography depicting incest or adults pretending to be children to be criminalised and tech execs could be held liable.
The UK government is considering tougher measures against criminals exploiting gadgets designed to hack doorbells and vehicle tracking systems.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivered the annual Mansion House address to the City of London on 9 April 2026.
Five species ranging from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider will receive a major funding boost
More than 63,000 knives and weapons have been taken off our streets under this government.
Schools in high knife crime hotspots to get targeted support to divert children away from crime.
With more than 200 PhD placements since 2016, alumni share how the scheme has shaped their research, skills and careers.
HMRC’s latest newsletter for participants of the 2025 testing programme.
UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, speaks on the anniversary of NATO's response to the humanitarian crisis in Kosovo and underlines the UK's focus on building modern, forward-looking partnerships wit…
The British military has exposed a covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters, forcing the vessels to retreat back to Russia.
Victims and bereaved families will get longer to challenge sentences they don't feel fit the crime they've suffered
Disabled benefit claimants will be given the right to try work without the immediate fear of losing their benefits, with new legislation laid today (Thursday 9th April).
The Deputy Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Wendy Sinclair-Gieben as Chair of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody.
The Environment Agency will take the helm as Lead Environmental Regulator to coordinate streamlined, joined-up advice.
Major hydrogen project to create over 400 new jobs in technology that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of four Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
800 MW Springwell Solar farm given approval – the largest solar project in the UK terms of power generation.
The Disclosure and Barring Service has published its 2026 to 2027 business plan, outlining priorities for improving services and delivering better public outcomes.
Sir Ian Cheshire named as preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair, subject to parliamentary hearing before final appointment is confirmed.
UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East
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