Press release: Controls prevent phone fraudsters spoofing HMRC
The tax authority has put an end to fraudster’s mimicking its most recognisable helpline numbers to dupe taxpayers and steal money. read more
Author Archives: HM Government
Press release: New law protecting tenants comes into force today
The Tenant Fees Act comes into force today (1 June 2019). read more
News story: RAF Typhoons intercept Russian fighters in Estonia
The RAF jets scrambled yesterday (Thursday 30 May) to intercept two Russian SU-30 Flanker fighters, two SU-24 Fencer attack aircraft and an AN-12 transport aircraft flying off the north coast of Estonia. Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster said: Our… read more
News story: Ten independent chairs announced to scrutinise modern slavery cases
Potential victims of modern slavery will receive more transparent and joined-up support thanks to plans introduced by the Home Office. Changes to the national referral mechanism (NRM), that have now come into force, will allow an independent group of … read more
Press release: Prime Minister appoints new Independent Members to the House of Lords Appointments Commission
The Prime Minister has confirmed the appointments of Lord Chartres (Richard), Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle and Charles Moore as Independent Members of the House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC) from 1 June 2019. The appointments follow an open recrui… read more