New levelling up powers to fill empty shops across England

New powers will come into effect this summer to help communities take back control of their high streets and revive empty shops to accelerate regeneration.




UK summons Chinese Ambassador following allegations of foreign interference in the UK

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has today summoned the Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang following allegations of foreign interference on UK soil, contrary to the National Security Act 2023.




Statistics: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs – Statistics at Defra

We publish national and official statistics relating to the environment, rural communities, food, farming and biosecurity.




Education software firm probed over potential abuse of dominance

The CMA is investigating whether ESS has broken the law by taking action to prevent schools from switching to a new management information system provider.




Appointment of Dean of Chichester: 14 May 2024

The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Dr Edward Dowler, Archdeacon of Hastings and Priest-in-Charge of St John the Evangelist, Crowborough, both in the Diocese of Chichester, to be appointed as Dean of Chiche…