The Latest Breaking News from Oliver Dowden

TikTok banned from official Government-issued phones over security fears

The ban, which is not being extended to members of the public, is being imposed over risks around how sensitive information can be accessed by TikTok

Chronicle Live · Mar 16, 2023

Why has the UK government banned TikTok?

The UK government has officially banned the TikTok app from devices across government due to national security concerns. Oliver Dowden, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, confirmed the decision during an address in House of Commons on Thursday. Dowden's speech followed days of speculation that the UK would follow the…

IT Pro · Mar 16, 2023

Dowden insists Government is ‘upholding high standards of transparency’

The ethics adviser revealed Nadhim Zahawi only submitted his declaration of interest in the last two weeks.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

FACT CHECK: Does Tory strike legislation bring the UK into line with Europe?

Was Oliver Dowden right about anti-strike legislation?

The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2023

Hancock broke rules on post-ministerial jobs by appearing on TV shows – Dowden

But the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden, agreed that any further disciplinary action would be ‘disproportionate’.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

King Charles' coronation dominates final Cabinet agenda of 2022 despite strike chaos

Downing Street said the Prime Minister described the coronation as a 'unique moment for the country'

Wales Online · Dec 20, 2022

Coronation will show off the ‘best of Britain’, ministers pledge

Rishi Sunak and his Cabinet reviewed plans for the King’s coronation which will see the eyes of the world focus on the UK.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

Reservist role could be stepped up for some crises, says ‘resilience’ report

The proposal is one of many in a new report to re-think and reform the UK’s response to crises.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

‘You’re doing terrible damage’: Steve Barclay confronted by mother of sick daughter over state of NHS

Health secretary grilled over lack of resources for ‘worked to the bone’ staff

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Steve Barclay ‘holding country to ransom’ by refusing to discuss nurses pay, says union boss

Unions won’t ‘blink first’, insists Unite chief – as RCN warns of January strikes if no pay talks

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022