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Contact the Government Legal Department electronically
The service of new legal proceedings should be via email.
eAlert: 30 March 2020 – Round two of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund opens today
We are pleased to announce that you can now apply for round two of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund.
New service allows DBS to respond quicker to recruitment requests during COVID-19
Temporary arrangements have been put in place, to provide DBS checks and fast-track emergency checks of the Adults’ and Children’s Barred Lists free-of-charge.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): an update on the Grenfell Tower site
An update for the Grenfell Community.
Steelwork complete on UKAEA Yorkshire building
UKAEA’s new fusion technology centre at Rotherham is now well under construction.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for Community Interest Companies (CICs)
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CICs) has robust plans in place to maintain services for CICs and protect the welfare of employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Corona virus (COVID-19) – Updates and changes to services
Our response to FOIs, EIRs and SARs may take longer for us to complete at the moment because of COVID-19 implications.
Important Information Regarding COVID-19
Important information for British nationals in Indonesia regarding COVID-19
New grant scheme launches to support victims of terrorism
More support offered to victims of terrorism through new grant of up to £500,000.
New Permanent Secretary at the Cabinet Office and Chief Operating Officer for the Civil Service
Alex Chisholm has been announced as the new Permanent Secretary at the Cabinet Office and Chief Operating Officer for the Civil Service.
New Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Jeremy Pocklington appointed the new Permanent Secretary.
Market exploration: roll on roll off and containerised freight screening
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is scoping for an innovation competition exploring novel solutions to screen roll on roll off (RORO) cargo and containerised freight entering the UK.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): impact on our services
We are currently reviewing how we continue to deliver our services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and further details will be provided shortly.
Ofsted seeks views on proposals to revise post-inspection arrangements
Ofsted seeks your views on proposals to revise post-inspection arrangements across all of our work.
Merger of retail investment software firms raises competition concerns
FNZ’s purchase of GBST raises competition concerns in the provision of retail investment platform solutions in the UK, a CMA investigation has found.
Alterations to services – patents
Following the unprecedented disruption caused by Coronavirus and the closure of IPO buildings, there are some alterations to the services we are providing at present.
Appointment of the new Director General of the Security Service
Ken McCallum has been named as the new head of MI5.
Aid charity involved in convoys to Syria “seriously mismanaged”, regulator concludes
Charity Commission reports on its inquiry into Al-Fatiha Global
Reckless care home bosses disqualified
Reckless bosses of two care homes in the Midlands have been disqualified after they diverted council funds before abandoning elderly residents and staff.
Second round of Urban Tree Challenge Fund opens today
Second round of £10million fund opens to plant more trees in cities and towns.