Urgent action to rapidly improve HMP Woodhill

Specialist staff, tougher disciplinary action and bolstered security measures will be deployed at HMP Woodhill to reduce violence, combat drugs and improve safety.

Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto.

Falconer announces new funding for displaced people in Lebanon

In a major increase in aid to Lebanon, Minister Falconer announced £20.5 million in new support for the Government of Lebanon’s crisis response.

Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecasting

Positive results from a recent Flood Forecasting Centre led trial of surface water hazard and impact models.

Guidance: Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare grant round 1: guidance for invited applicants

Invited applicants can apply for a grant to add a veranda onto, or to upgrade or replace existing laying hen or pullet housing to improve animal health and welfare.