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Rebecca Weston CB FREng leaves the NDA group at the end of July for a new chapter

Home Secretary statement about the death of Ann Widdecombe

UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities for UK food and drink exporters

Over a quarter of a billion-pound investment to increase policing in Jewish communities after a spate of violent attacks

The UK has signed a joint statement marking the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Tribunal Award on the South China Sea

Professor Chris Whitty writes for The i paper on the update to the UK CMOs' physical activity guidelines

Laura Gibb, the SIA's Executive Director for Martyn's Law, updates on progress

The Deputy Prime Minister's address to the World Gold Council and London Bullion Market Association Summit

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Poland and Portugal on the US-Iran peace deal Joint E4 Leaders’ Statement on the US-Iran Peace Deal

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment: Dan Jarvis MBE MP as Secretary of State for Defence Rt Hon John Healey MP and Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP have left the Government.

Joint Statement on the June 2026 U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Japan on the occasion of the U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue. Begin text: Japan hosted the United States for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo from June 8-9, 2026. The Department of State and Department of War co-chaired for the United States, while the...

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June Liz Kendall I want to talk about a great British success story. It’s a story of British talent, British ingenuity, British enterprise, and ambition. A story with one central theme: that this country is uniquely placed to thrive and prosper in the age of AI, to seize the incredible opportunities, and face the challenges that this powerful technology brings. And today,...

Joint Statement on the Preeminence of the U.S. Government Regulating Health Risks for Americans The text of the following statement was released by the Department of State and Department of Health and Human Services. Begin Text The United States remains committed to protecting the public health of Americans through sound science, transparency, and rigorous independent review. International organizations can play a constructive role in advancing scientific discussion, but their conclusions...

Continuing to Promote Accountability for the Murillo-Ortega Dictatorship The United States will not ignore the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship’s responsibility for the horrific death of political prisoner Brooklyn Rivera. U.S.-sanctioned Lumberto Campbell Hooker was directly involved in denying medical care to Brooklyn Rivera and prevented his family from burying his remains. Today the Trump Administration took decisive steps to impose additional visa restrictions on more than 100 dictatorship...

The Prime Minister has reappointed Kwame Kwei-Armah and extended the terms for Anya Hindmarch, Danny Rimer and Lord Ed Vaizey Tate Board Appointments Kwame Kwei-Armah has been reappointed for a second term of four years from 7 January 2026 to 6 January 2030 Kwame Kwei-Armah Kwame Kwei-Armah OBE is a celebrated playwright and director. He formerly served as the Artistic Director/CEO of the Young Vic and Baltimore Center Stage. His career is distinguished by an OBE, the Charles Wintour Best...

Sanctions on Cuban Actors Responsible for Subversive Anti-American Activities Fact Sheet Today, the Department of State is designating five entities and five individuals as part of the Trump Administration’s comprehensive push to end the Cuban regime’s decades-long campaign of political, ideological, and institutional warfare against the United States and to hold accountable those who sustain its operations and profit from the Cuban people’s oppression. The Cuban regime continues to...

Sanctions on Cuban Military Instrumentalities & Other Actors Responsible for Subversive Anti-American Activities For nearly seven decades, the Communist Cuban regime has waged a continuous campaign of political, ideological, and institutional warfare against the United States. Tragically, the Cuban people are the hostages of a brutal and repressive government which disregards their safety and prosperity to advance the Castro regime’s true purpose: serving as an outpost for our adversaries...

Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers results Universities Face Ban on International Students Over Visa Abuse Universities will be stripped of the right to recruit international students if too many drop out, as the government tightens the screws on visa abuse. New sponsorship rules will introduce a sliding scale of penalties for higher education institutions that fail to recruit...

The Secretary of State has appointed Catherine Colloms as a Member of the Horserace Betting Levy Board for a term of 4 years Member Appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board Catherine Colloms Catherine Colloms has been appointed for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030. Catherine is an experienced Non-Executive Director and Chair. She is currently a Non-Executive Director of the Industrial Development Advisory Board at the Department for Business and...

Over five million hours of childcare have been unlocked thanks to the government's Free Breakfast Club programme 10 Million Free Breakfasts Served in Schools Across Country Ten million free breakfasts have been served to children across England through the government’s free breakfast club programme — unlocking 5 million hours of childcare and representing potential savings of up to £25 million in childcare costs for working families. Over 300,000 children across 1,250 clubs are already...

Joint Statement of the United States of America, Republic of Lebanon, and State of Israel on the Latest High-Level Trilateral Meeting The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America, Republic of Lebanon, and the State of Israel. Begin Text: The United States convened the fourth high-level trilateral meeting between Israeli and Lebanese representatives on June 2 and 3, 2026.  As a result of the U.S. led negotiations, Israel and Lebanon agreed...

The water firm admits 18 charges of water pollution in Devon and Cornwall and sentencing is expected on 30 July 2026 South West Water Pleads Guilty to Six Years of Pollutions South West Water (SWW) has pleaded guilty to a catalogue of pollution-related charges spanning six years across Devon and Cornwall. The prosecution, brought by the Environment Agency, concluded at Plymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday this week. Sentencing is expected on 30 July 2026. Of the charges, 17 are for...

The Home Secretary gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on 2 June Oral Statement to Parliament: Home Secretary Response to Henry Nowak Case With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement about the murder of Henry Nowak. Last December, Henry – aged just 18 – was a first-year university student with his life ahead of him. He was kind, hard-working, loved by his family and friends. His murder – at the hands of Vickrum  Digwa – was a horrifying act. Digwa murdered Henry and then...

Targeting Iran’s Digital Asset Exchanges for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion Today, the United States is sanctioning Iran’s largest digital asset exchanges and their leadership for supporting the Iranian regime’s terrorist activities and sanctions evasion efforts. These exchanges have enabled the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to conduct illicit transactions, helped the Iranian regime access international financial systems, and allowed regime insiders to move wealth across...

Government announces over £20 million of taxpayers' money to improve prostate cancer research and treatment, including improving access to a major trial for Black men Major Expansion of Research and Treatment for Prostate Cancer More Black men to be invited to join major prostate trial to help find best screening strategy for cancer and tackle inequalities Over £20 million of taxpayers' money to improve prostate cancer research and treatment, including improving access to TRANSFORM trial for...

Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle will meet India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi to advance trading relationship already worth £48 billion UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to Progress Next Stage of Trading Relationship Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle will meet India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi to advance trading relationship already worth £48 billion With the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz causing global economic shocks, the UK-India Free Trade...

Bureau of African Affairs Thank you Ambassador Gaspar for organizing today’s forum. As you all know, this will be my last engagement as Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of African Affairs. As I conclude my tenure, I want to begin with appreciation for the professionalism and partnership of this diplomatic corps. Over this period, we have worked through a necessary shift away from inherited frameworks that too often viewed Africa through a development only lens, and toward a clearer, more...

A new support hub has launched delivering tailored, trauma-informed care for victims and survivors of terrorism New Support Hub Launches for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism Victims and survivors of terrorism will receive around the clock support to help them navigate recovery through a dedicated support hub, which opens on 1 June. The hub will provide specialist, trauma-informed support for anyone affected by a terrorist incident, ensuring victims can access the help they need at any stage...

The Attorney General is recruiting to fill two vacancies to provide the Comptroller with advice and to act on his behalf before the Courts Recruitment for Standing Counsel for the Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks The Attorney General is recruiting to fill two vacancies for Standing Counsel for the Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (“Comptroller’s Counsel”), to provide the Comptroller with advice and act on his behalf before the Courts. The...

The government's landmark Social Housing Bill is returning to Parliament for its Second Reading today Domestic Abusers to Be Evicted Under New Landmark Housing Law Landlords get new powers to evict domestic abuse perpetrators from social homes Decades of new-build social housing sell-off stopped as Right to Buy rules overhauled and tightened Backed by the government’s £39bn investment in social and affordable housing - the biggest in a generation Abusers will be evicted from social homes...

Skills England has published its first Annual Skills Report, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of current and future skills demand across England Landmark Report Sets Out Action to Address Key Skills Gaps Skills England has today published its first Annual Skills Report, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of current and future skills demand across England it sets out actions to tackle key challenges and build a more responsive, high-quality skills system new...

NHS Modernisation Bill will introduce the single patient record, resulting in safer, more co-ordinated care for patients 20,000 Fewer A&E Visits a Year Thanks to Single Patient Record Single patient record will mean people don’t have to repeat their medical history to different NHS staff unnecessarily NHS Modernisation Bill will introduce reforms to support patients and ease burden on hospitals Expected to save NHS more than £20million a year by reducing medication errors, adverse drug...

A new Support Hub has launched delivering tailored, trauma-informed care for victims and survivors of terrorism New Support Hub Launches for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism Victims and survivors of terrorism will receive around the clock support to help them navigate recovery through a dedicated Support Hub, which opens on 1 June. The hub will provide specialist, trauma-informed support for anyone affected by a terrorist incident, ensuring victims can access the help they need at any stage...

Mayors in England to be given more power to fuel innovation and boost jobs in their region through Local Innovation Partnerships Fund Mayors in England to be given more power to fuel innovation and boost jobs in their region through Local Innovation Partnerships Fund The Fund helps local leaders target R&D investments to support opportunities for growth and support innovations which improve people’s lives, from new medical technology to cleaner energy This comes alongside the announcement...

G7 Digital Ministers have agreed a common approach to shielding children and young people from harm online for the first time G7 Agrees Joint Child Safety and AI Growth Framework Strongest-ever G7 collective commitments see partner nations commit to a shared approach to protecting children online Collaborative approach to promoting children’s online safety complements UK ambition to be the safest place in the world to be online Tool created to support small businesses in G7 to adopt AI at...

First-of-its-kind project to develop cutting-edge uncrewed underwater technologies as AUKUS nations ‘step on the accelerator’ for Pillar 2 AUKUS Partnership to Develop Advanced Underwater Technology for Defence Forces Follows first successful submarine maintenance period for a UK submarine at HMAS Stirling earlier this year, as UK and US submarines set to rotate through the Australian base from 2027. Additionally, three British companies named amongst winners of the UK 2025 AUKUS Maritime...

GTR services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO) GTR Services Transferred to Public Ownership From today (31 May 2026), GTR services, operating as Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express will transfer into public ownership and be managed by DfT Operator Limited (DFTO). DFTO is the government’s rail owning group and delivery partner for its flagship public ownership programme. It is responsible for bringing all the DfT-managed and privately-owned train operators into...

A business leader with decades of experience at the most senior levels has been appointed to drive forward the Government’s Youth Guarantee and ensure all young people have the chance to earn or learn Former M&S Chief Executive to Lead Youth Employment Drive Marc Bolland appointed Lead Non-Executive Director at DWP, tasked with convening business leaders to help address the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). Bolland – whose charity Movement to Work has...

Sanctioning Iranian-Affiliated Fraud Network Targeting American Companies Today, the United States is dismantling a sophisticated Iranian network that impersonated and defrauded American businesses to obtain sensitive technology for the Iranian regime’s military. These sanctions are part of the broader Economic Fury, and target individuals and entities working on behalf of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) to fraudulently procure restricted goods from U.S....

Assistant Secretary Yeaw Travels to Buenos Aires for Civil Nuclear Energy Conference and Bilateral Meetings Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Nonproliferation Dr. Christopher Yeaw will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 29 – June 5, 2026, to participate in the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Regional Workshop and conduct a series of bilateral meetings with regional counterparts. During his visit, Assistant...

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The Secretary commended President Aoun’s courage and vision in pursuing direct negotiations with Israel, even as Hizballah continues its attempts to derail those talks at the expense of the Lebanese people. He reiterated that Hizballah is entirely responsible for the ongoing fighting and emphasized the need for Hizballah to immediately cease its attacks and provocations to enable...

U.S. Centers for Disease Control The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is continuing to mount a rapid and comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The United States is proud to be the largest financial contributor to the Ebola response effort. The Department of State’s assistance commitment to combat the outbreak has exceeded $162 million and is growing,...

Alexandros Giotopoulos The United States is deeply disappointed by the Greek Piraeus Court of Appeals’ decision to release Alexandros Giotopoulos, the leader and mastermind of the far-left Greek terrorist organization 17 November. Over the course of 27 years, 17 November assassinated four American government employees: Richard Welch, Captain George Tsantes, Captain William Nordeen, and Sergeant Ronald Stewart. The group also murdered a British military attaché, a Turkish embassy employee,...

Joint Statement on DPRK Sanctions Accountability The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom, and by the European External Action Service. Begin Text: The Governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the European External Action...

A nation cannot claim to welcome Jews while criminalising one of the oldest and most fundamental commandments of Judaism

On 25 May a UK-led forum in Guatemala City brought together stakeholders to share expertise on urban mobility and infrastructure, sustainable transport solutions and Guatemala's Metroriel project UK Expertise Supports Guatemala’s Vision for Modern and Sustainable Urban Mobility The British Embassy in Guatemala hosted a forum focused on government-to-government (G2G) partnerships and their role in delivering modern urban mobility solutions. The event explored opportunities to support...

Ben Alexander appointed as the new Chair of the Planning Inspectorate Advisory Board Ben Alexander Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed the appointment of Ben Alexander as the new Chair of the Planning Inspectorate Advisory Board. His appointment is expected to commence on 1 July 2026 and run for a period of four years. In addition, the Minister has confirmed a one-year extension to the terms of two existing board members, Adrian Penfold and Oliver Munn, to September...

U.S. Continues Maximum Pressure with Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Shadow Oil Economy The United States is taking coordinated action to sever the Iranian regime’s access to the revenue streams that fuel its regional aggression and global terrorism. The Department of State is sanctioning numerous entities, individuals, and vessels that form the backbone of Iran’s illicit oil economy, directly targeting the financial lifelines of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran’s military...

Jason is an experienced technology leader with over 25 years working in tech leadership and health informatics MHRA Welcomes Jason Bonander as Chief Digital and Technology Officer The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) welcomes Jason Bonander, who starts his role as the MHRA’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO) today (27 May 2026). Jason is an experienced technology leader with over 25 years working in tech leadership and health informatics. He joins the...

Quad Statement on Indo-Pacific Energy Security The text of the following statement was released by the governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States of America on the occasion of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, India. Begin Text The United States, Australia, India, and Japan are united by a common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, underpinned by robust economic and energy systems. Recognizing shifts in the global energy landscape and escalating...

Guyana Republic National Day On behalf of the Government of the United States, I extend best wishes to the people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on your 60th Independence Day. The United States values our strong partnership with Guyana, a founding member of the Shield of the Americas. We appreciate our close cooperation to advance regional security, support territorial integrity, and counter transnational crime. We also recognize Guyana’s growing role as an economic leader in the...

£30 million investment important step toward protecting 30% of England's land for nature by 2030 Wildlife Habitat in Most Cherished Landscapes Set to be Restored Precious wildlife habitat in our most important places for nature is set to be restored thanks to a new government fund, Nature Minister Mary Creagh announced today (Monday 25 May). The government will invest £30 million to restore and create wildlife-rich habitats across England’s most iconic landscapes from the wilds of Dartmoor...

Vital emergency services, military operations and British businesses will be better protected through a new system to protect UK satellites and the services they provide from space UK Space System to Better Protect Satellites as New Imagery Released First time images from Noctis-1 space telescope are released, capturing objects such as the International Space Station and the UK’s SKYNET military communications satellites. UK satellites vital to our everyday lives and crucial military...

Joint Statement from the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the Situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) The text of the following statement was released by the International Contact Group (ICG) for the Great Lakes, including representatives of Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States following their meeting on May 20-21, 2026. Begin Text The ICG reiterates...

The Prime Minister has set out how the government is delivering real progress now while rebuilding Britain’s foundations for the future PM: Government Turning Progress into Results for Working People PM says “our plan is working” as government delivers results on costs, migration control and growth Net migration down sharply to its lowest since 2021, inflation down faster than expected to 2.8%, and UK the fastest-growing economy in the G7 in the first quarter of the year “Great British...

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate Eritrea on the 35th anniversary of its independence. In this new era of U.S. – Eritrea relations, I look forward to deepening the bond between our governments and working together on shared prosperity and security.

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Adrian Bird CB as the new Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) and head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation (JIO) New Head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation Appointed The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Adrian Bird CB as the new Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) and head of the Joint Intelligence...

U.S. Sanctioning Hizballah’s Enablers in Lebanon Today, the United States sanctioned nine individuals who enable Hizballah to undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty. By supporting the terrorist group, these individuals further the Iranian regime’s malicious agenda in Lebanon and actively obstruct the path to peace and recovery for the Lebanese people. Hizballah’s continued commitment to terrorism and refusal to disarm prevent the Government of Lebanon from delivering the peace, stability, and...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago. Joint Statement by Members of the Shield of the Americas Begin Text: The member countries of the Shield of the Americas express our deep concern with the protests and road blockades aimed at subverting the constitutional order and destabilizing the...

Communities’ ambitions will be backed by a new Neighbourhood Guarantee, meaning cleaner streets, filled potholes and other vital public services Neighbourhood Guarantee to Improve Villages, Towns and Cities Communities are set to benefit from clear expectations around the level of public services they should expect to see in their area, under bold changes announced today (21 May). Key issues that matter to local people – from cleaner streets, filled in potholes and other vital public...

Appointed by the Secretary of State, Lisa Tremble will join the DWP Departmental Board from 1 April 2026 as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Executive Leadership Board Lisa Tremble Lisa Tremble appointed as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Executive Leadership Board at DWP from 1 April 2026. Lisa brings extensive expertise in HR, leadership and transformation, including senior experience at British Airways. The appointment has been made in accordance with the Public Appointments...

Consumer watchdogs to gain new investigatory powers Chancellor Commits to New Anti-Profiteering Powers and Fights Back on Rising Bills Chancellor introduces tougher measures to protect people from unjustified price hikes Consumer watchdogs to gain new rapid investigatory powers to target firms taking advantage of crises to unfairly raise costs Regulators to highlight price gouging firms to customers Working people will be protected from unfair price rises as the Chancellor clamps down on...

Election of Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale The United States congratulates Prime Minister Matthew Wale on his election. We look forward to working closely with Prime Minister Wale and his new government to grow our cooperation with Solomon Islands. Together, we will make our nations safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

Cameroon National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the government and people of Cameroon as you celebrate your country’s National Day. This past year has seen meaningful progress in our bilateral cooperation, and we proudly reaffirm our sustained friendship with Cameroon. The United States greatly appreciates Cameroon’s cooperation on security, commercial engagement, and the expansion of health security partnerships. We look forward to working with Cameroon in...

Waste carrier DTM Grab Hire Ltd has been told to pay out £16,664 after thousands of tonnes of waste were dumped on a floodplain Third Waste Carrier Convicted in Environment Agency Operation The Environment Agency has secured a third conviction in relation to a major illegal waste site in Kingsteighton, South Devon, where thousands of tonnes of waste were dumped on a floodplain. DTM Grab Hire Ltd has been ordered to pay £16,664 for its part in depositing the waste at the illegal site which was...

Further U.S. Sanctions on Cuban Regime Elites The Trump Administration continues to take decisive action to protect U.S. national security and deprive Cuba’s communist regime and military of access to illicit assets. Today, pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order 14404 of May 1, 2026, “Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy,” I designated 11 Cuban regime elites and three government...

British businesses stand to benefit from billions in fresh financing being unlocked through reforms to the bank ring-fencing regime Banking Reforms to Boost Investment by Billions for British Businesses Reforms to ring‑fencing to create a more agile and proportionate regime that reduces duplication within banks and removes barriers to lending and investment Proposed New Growth Allowance and wider product range could enable banks to provide up to £80 billion in additional support to...

The Royal Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Tamar, among its most advanced ships, is making a return visit to Solomon Islands today after its first visit in 2023 HMS Tamar Returns to Honiara, Marks Deeper UK-Solomon Islands Engagement Permanently deployed to support the countries of the region both HMS Tamar and HMS Spey are on a five-year mission around the Pacific region. HMS Tamar has visited Asia, Australia, Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands and will visit Papua New Guinea after the Solomons....

South African business Khayelitsha Cookies secured UK contracts worth more than R1.4 million to supply British Airways flights and private‑label shortbread, increasing exports and supporting employment for women Khayelitsha Cookies to be Sold on British Airways Flights Khayelitsha Cookies is a biscuit producer based in Cape Town. It has agreed contracts worth more than R1.4 million with two companies UK backed companies. Under the agreements, Khayelitsha Cookies will supply baked goods for...

Stricter background checks to be introduced for waste carriers New Reforms to Stop Waste Criminals from Exploiting Loopholes New reforms are set to tighten the net on waste criminals with tougher sentences for those illegally dumping waste, and advanced background checks to help put rogue operators out of business. As part of the major crackdown on waste criminals, underpinned by the government’s Waste Crime Action Plan, laws being laid this week will require waste handlers to prove they...

Initial strategic assessment commissioned into potential bid for Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England in the 2040s First Olympics in the North of England in Government’s Sights Alongside Stadium Regeneration Push Assessment will test if hosting could deliver transformational regeneration and growth in the North Towns and cities across England also set to benefit from sports infrastructure accelerator programme, to remove barriers to major sports led regeneration The...

British citizens and regional partners will be better protected against drone attacks as the Royal Air Force deploys a new low-cost anti-drone weapon on operations in the Middle East UK Deploys New Low-Cost Anti-Drone System in the Middle East UK deploys new low-cost missile system to defend UK citizens and partners in the Middle East from drone attacks. Ministry of Defence worked rapidly with industry to move from testing to deployment in months. Strengthens Typhoon fighter jets as backbone...

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 Mo Baines will...

Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications opening this September Adults Locked Out of Learning to Access Education with New Reform Adults balancing responsibilities such as work and childcare will now have a new route into university and college thanks to radical reforms to create a new, more flexible student finance system. From September 2026, for the first time ever people will be able to access student finance for...

The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill will take its first step through Parliament today with its First Reading British Steel Nationalisation Bill Passes First Step in Parliament A Bill to grant the Government powers to nationalise steel companies such as British Steel, subject to a public interest being met, will be introduced to Parliament today (14 May), marking an important step towards safeguarding the long‑term future of the UK steel industry. The Bill will have its First Reading –...

British soldiers will be equipped with modern guns capable of firing eight rounds per minute at targets up to 70km away – delivering the long-term close support artillery solution for the British Army, a landmark moment in UK defence modernisation Next-Generation Remote Controlled Artillery Systems to Transform British Army Procurement of 72 Remote Controlled Howitzers (RCH 155) for the British Army will deliver a step change in artillery capability. The UK’s £1 billion investment delivers on...

New fund aims to make fostering more accessible and support more people to become carers, as part of wider drive to create 10,000 new foster places £12.4 Million Boost to Modernise Foster Care Thousands more children and young people will benefit from stable, loving homes as the government launches a new £12.4 million Fostering Innovation Fund to make foster care more accessible and inclusive across England. The Fund will help fostering around modern lifestyles and household structures, by...