New Chair of the Lay Observers’ National Council appointed

The Secretary of State for Justice has appointed David Whalley as the Chair of the Lay Observers’ National Council.

Guidance: Animal gatherings: licences

How to apply for a licence, when you need a licence, fees, licence conditions and records you must keep.

UK-funded trade innovation praised for driving regional growth

A UK-funded cargo tracking system has been praised in a flagship report for driving growth, keeping cargo and drivers safe, and speeding up trade across East Africa.

No tax changes for online sellers

There are no new tax obligations for people selling services or unwanted items online as platforms start sharing sales data with HMRC from January 2025.

First train services to return to public ownership revealed

Services across England will return to public control, transforming our railways into a more reliable, affordable and accessible system.