New surrender scheme starts to keep dangerous weapons off the streets

Measures to keep dangerous weapons off the streets are a step closer today with the opening of a surrender scheme, under prohibitions introduced in the Offensive Weapons Act.



River Aire flood defences are winter ready as work continues on permanent repairs

Permanent repairs to flood embankments on the lower River Aire are underway after they were damaged during storms last winter.



UK Government provides £400m package for Northern Ireland in post Transition deal

Substantial funding package aimed at boosting Northern Ireland’s economic growth and supporting businesses



Sunbeam report and safety flyer published

Fatal accident in an enclosed space on board the fishing vessel Sunbeam in Fraserburgh, Scotland.



The continuing challenges facing Central Africa

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the UN Regional Office for Central Africa