Mo Baines has been appointed as Lead Non-Executive Director for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Appointment of Mo Baines as Lead Non-Executive Director We are pleased to announce that Mo Baines has been appointed as Lead Non-Executive Director (NED) for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Her appointment will be for a three-year term up to 15 March 2029. Steve Reed, MHCLG Secretary of State said: “I am delighted that

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Stephen Mark Flynn to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead Manor of Northstead The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Stephen Mark Flynn to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Stephen Patrick Gethins to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern Three Hundreds of Chiltern The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Stephen Patrick Gethins to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern.

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