Carole Souter appointed Interim Chair of Historic Royal Palaces

Her Majesty the Queen has appointed Carole Souter as Interim Chair of Historic Royal Palaces from 01 August 2022 until 04 July 2023, or until a new substantive Chair has been appointed, whichever is sooner.



Prison-build revolution continues with construction of new Yorkshire jail

Building work on Britain’s newest ‘smart’ prison will start this autumn – delivering over 1,400 modern places to get more offenders into jobs and away from crime.



Rwanda: applications open for Chevening Scholarships for 2023/2024

Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open for application between 2 August and 1 November 2022.



Government launches fraud squad

The Public Sector Fraud Authority has been launched by the government.



New funding to boost UK business exports abroad through the recognition of professional qualifications

Government announces launch of Recognition Arrangements Grants Programme, providing grants of up to £75,000 to help regulators seek mutual recognition of professional qualifications.