County Durham illegal waste site shut down
The Environment Agency has closed down a waste site in County Durham after reports of illegal dumping on protected land. read more
Author Archives: HM Government
Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Essex: 17 July 2026
The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Nicholas Charrington, DL, as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Essex on the retirement of Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, CVO, on 2nd December 2026. read more
2026 Government Chemist Conference report and recordings
Government Chemist Conference – Safe food for tomorrow’s world: evidence-based measurement solutions for responsible regulation (recordings available below) read more
New Chief Executive appointed to the Planning Inspectorate
Graham Stallwood is appointed as the permanent Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate. read more
WTO General Council July 2026: UK Statements
UK Statements at the World Trade Organization’s General Council. Delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN, Kumar Iyer. read more