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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Joint statement from the United Kingdom, France, Albania, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden Joint Statement on the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz Following the Leaders’ Level Summit co-chaired by the UK and France on 17 April, the UK, France, and partners...

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...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn has today (Monday 11 May) published the May Review Report Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Publishes May Review Report The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn has today published the May Review Report, and written to the Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee with the Department’s response. The May Review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) was commissioned...

New legislation to be announced in the King's Speech on Wednesday will give government the option to bring British Steel into public ownership New Legislation Gives Government Power to Bring British Steel into Public Ownership Government to introduce legislation which would give it the option to nationalise British Steel, subject to public interest test being met. Primary legislation would give Government a route to safeguard UK steelmaking capacity and avoid sudden halt of production at...

New education missions launched to open doors for children in the most under-served communities New Missions to Transform Childhoods of Most Disadvantaged Thousands of children from England’s most under-served communities are set to benefit from targeted support that will transform their life chances through two pioneering new education programmes. Mission North East and Mission Coastal will bring expert support into classrooms and new opportunities beyond the school gates for children in...

SIA Chief Executive Michelle Russell's statement on the Statutory Instrument giving the SIA prescribed person status under the Public Interest Disclosure Act SIA Begins Process of Gaining PIDA Prescribed Person Status We welcome the Statutory Instrument laid in Parliament today that, subject to final parliamentary scrutiny, will grant the SIA the status of a prescribed person under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 from 2 June 2026. This change responds to the gap that we have asked to...

The government has confirmed it will bring forward further reforms to Right to Buy Right to Buy Overhaul to Safeguard Social Housing The government has today (Tuesday 28 April) confirmed it will bring forward further reforms to Right to Buy. Right to Buy is a government scheme allowing eligible council tenants in England to buy their home at a discount. Last year the government published its consultation response to overhaul Right to Buy that will support councils to better protect and...

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, spoke at Wayve, launching the Sovereign AI Fund on Thursday 16 April 2026 The Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP It is wonderful to be here tonight to launch Sovereign AI. I want to start by thanking Alex and the team at Wayve for putting on a such a fantastic event – and for being such a fantastic British company. You are the global leader in embodied AI for autonomous driving. Supported by Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis. And...

Northern Ireland community and voluntary organisations will be able to bid for an additional £1.5 million in grant funding Connect Fund to Award Additional £1.5 Million to Community and Voluntary Groups Connect Fund extended for an additional two years, with £1.5 million new funding to be awarded in 2027-2029. It comes as 22 applicants are awarded funding from the second round for 2026/27. Minister visits group supporting art access for older people and those with dementia. Northern Ireland...

A new study will explore how AI can be used to transcribe court hearings and open the door to faster, cheaper access to court records for victims AI Court Transcripts to Boost Access to Justice for Victims New research to help deliver faster and cheaper AI court transcripts for victims Use of tech to tear down costly barriers to transparency Driving improvements to victims’ experience alongside the Victims and Courts Bill continuing its passage through Parliament A new study will pave the way...

Over 12 million pensioners will see their State Pension rise by up to £575 from Monday (6 April), as both the basic and new State Pensions increase by 4.8% under the Triple Lock guarantee Over 12 Million Pensioners to Receive £575 State Pension Boost Millions of pensioners to receive up to an additional taxpayer funded £575 in their State Pension this year. The Government’s Triple Lock commitment means pensioners’ incomes will rise by up to £2,100 over this parliament. This year’s uprating of...

AI-powered drone technology has been successfully trialled to identify landmines and explosive ordnance Drones Using AI to Spot Explosive Dangers and Help Keep Soldiers Safe The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) led a major trial on behalf of the British Army, which allowed bomb-disposal experts to conduct their mission faster through rapid detection. The trial demonstrated that AI models can be rapidly retrained to recognise new threat types and adapt to different...

Fund will support transport links so stalled housing and employment sites can go ahead Unlocking Stalled Housing and Employment Sites with £165 Million Road Fund new £165 million fund will unblock housing and employment sites across England, delivering the critical road infrastructure that developers need to get building the investment targets stalled developments across England where funding gaps have made progress difficult, with a deliberate focus on areas that have historically struggled...

Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life‑saving assistance in response to worsening humanitarian situation UK Commits £15 Million for Vulnerable People Affected by Middle East Conflict Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life-saving support, thanks to new funding announced today by the Foreign Secretary. In total, £15 million from the UK taxpayers will be allocated to organisations across the Middle...

The Hereditary Peers Bill has passed in the House of Lords in one of the biggest reforms to Parliament and UK democracy in a generation Hereditary Peers Bill Passes Lords, Paving Way for Reform Hereditary peers will no longer have the right to sit and vote in the House of Lords in one of the biggest reforms to Parliament in a generation. Fulfilling a key manifesto pledge of the current Government, the Hereditary Peers Bill will ensure that places in the Lords are not reserved for people born...

The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces Children to be Better Protected from Second-Hand Smoking & Vaping Consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces - as part of the 10 Year Health Plan Kids’ playgrounds and schools set to be smoke, vape and heated tobacco-free to better protect children and vulnerable people from harm Outside hospitals to be...

New Independent Legal Advocacy scheme will provide taxpayer-funded, independent legal advice to complainants of rape and sexual offences committed by Service personnel, from Spring 2026 Taxpayer-Funded Legal Advice for Victims of Sexual Offences by Military Personnel Victims of sexual offences committed by those serving in the Armed Forces will receive taxpayer-funded, independent legal advice, in a UK justice first, under new plans announced today. The Independent Legal Advocacy (ILA)...

Lowering the train driver age from 20 to 18 will give younger people the chance to build rewarding careers in the UK railway industry Doors Opened for School Leavers to Become Train Drivers train driver age lowered from 20 to 18, opening pathways for young people this National Apprenticeship Week law change gives school-leavers new opportunities to enter rail industry with fantastic chances for progression legislation laid at pivotal time for  the industry, as government establishes Great...

From 1 February 2026, 8 of the 14 train operators that DfT is responsible for will be in public ownership by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE I am confirming to the House that on Sunday, 1 February 2026, West Midlands Trains, operating as London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway, will become the fourth operator whose services will transfer into public ownership under the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act. Operations will now be run...

Former court buildings in Fleetwood, Telford, Chichester and Cirencester – used as Nightingale Courts since the pandemic - will now become permanent fixtures Courts Expansion to Deliver Speedier Justice for Victims Nightingale Court era over as four temporary courts become permanent fixtures Next step in wider Government plans to end interminable delay for victims Move comes as new landmark London court readies for opening Thousands of victims will be spared from interminable delays waiting...

Victims of serious and sexual crimes to receive improved guidance and support in the Service Justice System Victims of Serious and Sexual Crime to Receive Better Protection and Support in Armed Forces Justice Reforms Military personnel and civilians who experience sexual assault, domestic abuse or stalking at the hands of serving members of the Armed Forces will receive stronger protections under the new Armed Forces Bill. The Bill, which is being debated in Parliament...

Record number of arrests and raids of illegal workers across the UK including 187 raids in Northern Ireland leading to 234 arrests Immigration Enforcement Raids at the Highest Level in UK History Illegal working arrests and raids have reached the highest level in UK history thanks to relentless activity by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams. Latest figures reveal the number of raids have soared by 77% in the UK since the government came into power, leading to an 83% rise in...

Knife crime is falling and communities are safer thanks to a year of decisive action by the Home Office and the police Knife Robberies Fall and County Lines Gangs Dismantled New statistics show that in the worst affected areas, knife-point robberies are down 15% since June last year, following targeted action from the government. This compares to a 14% rise in 2024. In real-life terms this means almost 2,500 fewer people experienced the fear of being robbed under the threat of a knife. At the...

Education Secretary announces reforms to tighten rules on fraud in the student finance system that cost taxpayers £2m in 2022/23 Government Crackdown on Rogue University Franchises Students and taxpayers will have greater confidence in higher education as tough new reforms through our Plan for Change tighten controls on university franchising arrangements and make sure public money is used as intended, shoring up the reputation of our world-class sector. Franchiser providers with 300 or more...

With fares frozen, a bold new look and fundamental reforms becoming law, government is building a railway Britain can rely on and be proud of All Change: The Future of British Trains Arrives as Government Reforms Broken Railways new Great British Railways brand unveiled – one railway, owned by the public, as landmark legislation debated in Commons reforms will bring the railways back into public ownership to deliver a more reliable network sneak peek at visuals for the GBR ticketing app,...

Owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to the law UK Among First Countries to Recognise Cryptocurrency as Personal Property New law confirms digital assets like crypto tokens can be recognised as personal property Victims of digital theft and fraud gain stronger protections as legislation passes through the final stages of Parliament Part of Government’s Plan for Change for growth to boost the UK’s reputation...

An update from Michelle Russell, Chief Executive of the SIA, on the recent work of the SIA on Martyn’s Law Update from Michelle Russell on Martyn's Law Once Martyn’s Law received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025, and the SIA was confirmed as the new regulator, we wasted no time starting the work required to prepare for go-live. Go-live will be when Parliament, through its statutory instruments, will commence Martyn’s Law and our role as regulator. This is Parliament’s decision, but we are getting...

Music and sport fans will no longer be ripped off on the ticket resale market thanks to new measures which will destroy the operating model of ticket touts Government Bans Ticket Touting to Protect Fans from Rip-Off Prices New rules to make it illegal to resell tickets for live events above original cost Resale tickets to be £37 cheaper on average, saving fans collectively £112 million per year Measures will end business model of industrial-scale ticket touting The Government has today (19th...

Security Minister Dan Jarvis announced new action to disrupt and deter threats to the UK, as MI5 issues espionage alert to Parliament Action to Disrupt and Deter Threats to UK as MI5 Issues Spy Alert MI5 issues alert over Chinese spying in Westminster. Security Minister calls out ‘covert and calculated attempt by China to interfere with our sovereign affairs’ and vows to take measures to protect security. New action plan to disrupt and deter spying will include legislation to update national...

Identity verification for directors and PSCs brings a fairer and safer business environment closer Notice Served on Bogus Directors as Companies House Changes Come into Force Companies House is phasing in identity verification over 12 months to make things easier for companies and business owners, starting 18 November 2025. From today anyone who becomes a company director or person with significant control (PSC) will need to verify their identity with Companies House. This change will provide...

The MOD is announcing its new Defence Housing Strategy, with £9bn to improve over 40,000 military homes Defence Housing Strategy: A £9bn ‘Generational Renewal' for Forces Family Housing and 100,000 New Homes on MOD Land to Drive Growth New government strategy to deliver ‘generational renewal’ to fix UK military housing and get Britain building, backed by £9bn investment. Biggest upgrade to Armed Forces housing in over half a century with more than 40,000 military homes to be modernised,...

Number of illegal working arrests skyrocket by 63% as Immigration Enforcement carry out highest level of raids in British history Largest Crackdown on Illegal Workers Since Records Began Arrests for illegal working have soared to their highest levels since records began, following an uplift in enforcement action. Under Operation Sterling, the government invested £5 million into Immigration Enforcement, to target, arrest, detain, deport and return illegal workers in takeaways, fast food...

New law now prevents British citizenship being reinstated automatically to people considered a national security risk following a successful initial appeal Loophole Closed to Keep Terrorists and Extremists Out of the UK British people are now better protected from terrorists, extremists, and criminals involved in serious organised crime with the passing of a new law which prevents British citizenship being automatically reinstated to such individuals following a successful initial appeal. ...

Travel warnings for methanol poisoning have been extended to eight new countries following a rise in cases of death and serious illness Foreign Office Warnings for Brits Expanded for Methanol Poisoning Methanol poisoning warnings added to eight new countries. Follows an increase in cases of serious illness and death caused by alcoholic drinks tainted with methanol in popular overseas travel destinations. British nationals advised to watch out for signs of methanol poisoning such as blurry...

Thousands more children will be protected from vile sex offenders under amendments to the Victims and Courts Bill tabled in Parliament today (Monday 20 October) Parental responsibility to be automatically restricted where a child is born of rape Reforms to also apply to parents convicted of serious sexual offences against any child – not just their own Amendments to the Victims and Courts Bill part of Government’s Plan for Change to protect children and restore faith in justice system The new...

Migrants Now Required to Pass A Level Standard of English Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today (14 October), as the government continues to replace Britain’s failed immigration system with one that is controlled, selective and fair. Immigrants applying through certain legal routes must meet an A level equivalent standard in speaking, listening, reading and writing. ADVERTISEMENT: Send Money Worldwide with Wise...

MI5's National Protective Security Authority issues new security guidance to protect democratic institutions from espionage and foreign interference MI5 Issues Guidance on Countering Espionage and Interference MI5’s National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) has today published new guidance to help protect the UK’s democratic institutions from foreign interference and espionage threats. The guidance outlines how state backed actors and their proxies attempt to manipulate, discredit or...

It comes as the latest in a series of drug seizures by the Royal Navy in the Gulf region Royal Marines' Bullseye Shot Stops £35m Illegal...

The government will publish a call for evidence to seek expert views on introducing new rules for retailers selling tobacco, vapes and...

Nine voluntary and community groups are the first to receive funding from the £1 million Connect Fund taxpayer-funded grant scheme...

New £320 million contract for a platform to revolutionise how the Armed Forces manage and maintain defence equipment to help the military...

Government invests £500 million of the taxpayers' money into first ever Fair Pay Agreement in major milestone for care worker pay...

People will be better protected from seeing unwanted sexual images via social media under toughened laws announced today Tech Secretary...

The Chancellor has today, Monday 29 September, announced a 'Youth Guarantee' for eligible young people, as well as funding to guarantee a...

West Midlands Trains, Govia Thameslink Railway, Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railways set to integrate into Great British Railways...

The New Towns Taskforce has recommended locations for the next generation of new towns Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local...

Wales is to receive share of £250 million UK Government funding to forge long-term defence industry partnerships Welsh Secretary Jo...

The Department of State is publicly designating former Budva mayor and Member of Parliament Milo Božović and former President of the...

Foreign criminals will for the first time face immediate deportation after sentencing as the Government strengthens border security...

We are phasing in identity verification over 12 months to make things simpler for companies and business owners Companies House Confirms...

Young Scottish musicians will help to sell Scotland to Germany on Ian Murray trade trip Brand Scotland Goes To Germany Young Scottish...

Thousands of disabled people and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure, well-paid jobs Latest cash boost...

The Bill is set to transform the pensions landscape for years to come and put more money in people’s pockets as part of the Plan for...

Government sets out ambitions for a social rent revolution through the new £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme Hundreds of...

Thousands of high-skilled jobs and hundreds of apprenticeships have been created to help keep the United Kingdom protected around the...

The contract will see British Steel supplying a minimum of 337,000 tonnes of long and short rail in the UK over the next 5 years...

More than £4 billion drive towards autonomous systems to shape UK military future and boost export potential, supporting the Plan for...

The UKADS will act as a single guiding mind to deliver a modernised UK airspace, enabling quicker, quieter and cleaner flights Mike Kane,...

Modernising our airspace will help to reduce pollution from flying and help pave the way for new technologies like flying taxis...

New reservoirs will supply three quarters of a million homes and unlock the building of tens of thousands more as part of the Plan for...

Government announces radical skills reforms giving young people opportunity to develop skills in priority areas for the country Next...

Fabian Hamilton, United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy for Southern Cone, visited Paraguay for the first time UK's Trade Envoy for Southern Cone,...

New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and meet decarbonisation goals new laws introduced today...

New measures to make it a criminal offence for people who are not qualified as a nurse to use the title and mislead the public Anyone...

International recruitment for care workers will end under plans announced by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper The government’s Immigration...

The Prime Minister will today announce an end to Britain’s failed experiment in open borders that saw migration soar to one million a...

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met a visiting Japanese delegation led by the Head of the Parliamentary Association on...

Protections will support small businesses to grow, putting more money into people’s pockets through the Plan for Change New rules will...

Government to cut school uniform costs for around 4.2 million children, saving families an estimated £73 million per year Parents of over...

A new AI tool aims to modernise council planning by replacing outdated paper systems with high-quality digital data, enabling faster,...

Urgent action by the Government sees vote on emergency powers to save British steel production Parliament recalled to introduce emergency...

Shops encouraged to sell all remaining stock before 1 June 2025 deadline High street shops and convenience stores are today (Tuesday 1...

Final part of Ronan’s Law introduced in Parliament thanks to campaigning of Kanda family Ninja Swords Banned by Summer as Manifesto...

New training will help deliver 1.5 million homes which will transform communities and drive growth through the Plan for Change Up to...

RPC statement about the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (DEFRA) late submission of the impact assessment relating to...

Hundreds of thousands of homes in England to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades, helping families stay warm and cut bills New energy...