Cutting vegetation in inland freshwater: environmental permit exemption

When you’re exempt from needing an environmental permit for letting vegetation cuttings fall into rivers, streams, lakes and canals.

Cheating in exams with high-tech smart devices poses growing threat, warns Ofqual chief in new podcast

Scale of the challenge should not be underestimated and requires speedy action, says Chief Regulator Sir Ian Bauckham.

UK Foreign Secretary in India to drive forward Vision 2035 partnership

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper arrives in India on her first official visit to the country.

Government backs family reunions for children in care

Children in care and care leavers to be supported to build lifelong relationships, with £8.4 million delivered to expand Family Finding programmes

PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

Mayors from across England will meet with the Prime Minister today (4 June) as the government accelerates its drive to kickstart growth and deliver for working people.