Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records, following concerns that records should be held for longer than 20 years Companies House is Reviewing the Retention Period for Dissolved Company Records Companies House retains all company records for as long as those companies are active. Records of dissolved companies are currently retained for 20 years, before selected records are transferred to the appropriate Public Records Office (for exampl

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published its Corporate Plan for 2026 to 2027, setting out its priorities and commitments for the year ahead Intellectual Property Office Publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027 The plan outlines how the IPO will continue to deliver a modern, trusted IP framework that continues to support the UK’s creativity, productivity and competitiveness. The Intellectual Property Office’s Chief Executive and Comptroller General Adam Williams said:

The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Rob Whiteman CBE as Lead Non-Executive Director and Justin Russell as Non-Executive Director to the Ministry of Justice Departmental Board Lead Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Director Appointed to the MOJ Departmental Board The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved two appointments to the Ministry of Justice

New guidance and tools to support the marine licensing process MMO and Ports Sector Launch New Marine Licensing Top Tips The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), in collaboration with the ports sector, has released new Marine Licensing Top Tips guidance and practical tools to help streamline the marine licensing process. Developed through the Ports Sandbox initiative with the UK Major Ports Group, the guidance brings together insights from applicants, regulators and statutor

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended the terms of John Mothersole and Kate Still The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments Richard Collier-Keywood Richard Collier-Keywood has been reappointed as a Member for a term of 18 months, commencing on 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2027. Richard Collier-Keywood holds a variety of prominent roles, primarily as a Chair. He chairs the School for S

New pre-market regulatory requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices entering the GB market have been published MHRA Invites Views on Proposed Changes to Medical Device Regulation New pre-market regulatory requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices entering the GB market have been published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on the World Trade Organisation notification portal on Friday 8th May 2026. Th

Kate Gibson named as new Deputy Chair; Rachel Danemann confirmed as new member; and Professor Lynn Dicks reappointed Updates to the Board of Natural England Two new appointments and one reappointment have been made to the Board of Natural England. Kate Gibson and Rachel Danemann have been newly appointed to the Board for three-year terms, both of which commenced on 1 May 2026 and will run until 30 April 2029. Kate will serve as Deputy Chair for the duration of her term. Her a

Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain Multimillion-Pound Competition Drives Cutting-Edge Innovation in Rail Industry rail industry innovation boosted as ninth round of the First-of-a-Kind competition launched with entries aimed at improving passenger experience on the railways government partners with Innovate UK to provide £4.8 million funding to back ambitious new projects in lead up to the

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office summoned the Chinese Ambassador on Friday 8 May following convictions under the National Security Act Statement: FCDO Summons Chinese Ambassador An FCDO spokesperson said: On instruction from the Foreign Secretary, the Chinese Ambassador was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. This summons follows the conclusion of a case which resulted in convictions under the National Security Act to assist the Hong K