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New Recommendations Based on Extensive Public Engagement Set Out How the NHS Could Give Patients Faster Access to AI Advances with Proportionate Safeguards to Protect Patient Safety and Maintain High Levels of Trust

Education Secretary Convenes Leaders from Education, Industry, and Local Government at No10 North to Put Local Expertise at Heart of Education Policies

Young People Will Be Given Vital Work Experience Opportunities Thanks to a Major Initiative Between Government and Britain’s Leading Retailers – with the Ambition to Create up to 100,000 Jobs by the End of the Parliament

Chancellor John Healey Delivered His Growth Speech on 7 September 2026

Liverpool City Region's Bus Services Are Coming Back Under Public Control, with Buses Franchised First in St. Helens Before Being Rolled Out to the Wirral Later This Year and the Rest of the City Region in 2027

Inspections to Consider Local Areas' Multi-Agency Responses to Younger Children Living with Neglect

Part of the UK Government's Commitment to Empowering Local Communities to Create Jobs and Growth by Spreading Power Throughout the Country

Four Scholars from Guatemala and Honduras Have Been Selected for Chevening Scholarships and Will Begin Master's Studies in the UK This Year

Britain’s Brightest Aspiring Lawyers Are to Benefit from an Ambitious New Scheme Designed to Help Train the Next Generation of Criminal Barristers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Joins Their Majesties the King and Queen, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron to Visit the Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition at the British Museum

UK Government's newly launched project 'Rise' will support stronger governance and community leadership in Solomon Islands' Forestry Management

Ofsted Has Published a New Toolkit and Guidance for Inspecting Education, Skills Training and Work in Prisons and Young Offender Institutions (Yois) in England Under the Renewed Education Inspection Framework

HMRC Publishes First Official Statistics on Taxable Cryptoasset Gains

Vice Chair of Skills England Stands Down

On Her First Visit to Cambodia, UK Minister Rosie Winterton Will Promote Peaceful Dialogue, Visit UK-Funded Projects, and Discuss Shared Priorities

The Prime Minister Spoke to Luc Frieden, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, on the Train into Kyiv

The British High Commission Hosted a Pre-Departure Reception for 20 Malaysian Scholars WHO Will Be Heading to the UK to Pursue Their Postgraduate Studies Under the Prestigious Chevening Scholarship

Charity Commission Points to Structural Vulnerabilities in the Regulation of Some Charity Services

Eligible Disabled People Across England Will Get Taxpayer-Funded Bus Travel All Day, Every Day, After the Prime Minister Announced Today (Tuesday 18 August) That the Government Will Lift Time Restrictions on Concessionary Passes

Jackie Currie, Executive Director of Customer, at Slc

Andy Burnham Gave His First Speech as Prime Minister on the Steps of Downing Street

The Government Will Ban the Sale of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Under-16s in England from April 2027

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Steiner Friends (registered charity number 1071781) Regulator Investigates Charity Over Management of Potential Conflicts of Interest Steiner Friends’ stated activities include providing educational courses, based on the ethos of Rudolf Steiner. The charity was registered in 1998. Concerns identified during the course of an ongoing inquiry into William Blake House Northants have led the Commission to open a separate inquiry into...

Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission New Commissioners Appointed to EHRC Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). New commissioners have a wealth of experience in promoting human rights and a fairer society. Appointments will support EHRC’s vital work to enforce equality laws and protect human rights across Great Britain. The Minister for Women and Equalities has appointed 6 new commissioners to the EHRC Board....

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 Departmental...

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 Social...

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...

Joint Statement on the United States – Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership Dialogue The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Papua New Guinea on the occasion of the second United States – Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Port Moresby. Begin Text United States Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael George DeSombre and Independent State of Papua New Guinea Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso met in Port...

MAIB donates wreck of Nicola Faith to Cranfield University to train next generation of accident investigators Wreck of Nicola Faith Donated to Cranfield University The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has donated the wreck of the fishing vessel Nicola Faith to Cranfield University for use when training students in accident investigation on its Fundamentals of Accident Investigation Course. Nicola Faith was a fishing vessel that capsized off the coast of Colwyn Bay, Wales in 2021...

United States Welcomes Malta’s Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates the Republic of Malta on joining the Artemis Accords. Malta is the 65th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful space exploration and use. Malta’s Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research, and Innovation Clifton Grima signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Malta on May 4. U.S. Ambassador to Malta Somers W. Farkas and NASA Europe Representative...

Republic of the Marshall Islands National Day On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer heartfelt congratulations to the people and government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands as you celebrate the 47th anniversary of your independence. The United States places great importance on our enduring partnership under the Compact of Free Association, which anchors our shared security, supports economic opportunity, and strengthens our ties of friendship and family. Together, we...

UK, ASEAN and EdTech Hub support DepEd to deliver inclusive, evidence-based EdTech, strengthening learning, resilience and digital transformation UK, DepEd Strengthen Evidence-Based EdTech Partnership in PH The British Embassy Manila and the UK Mission to ASEAN together with the Philippines’ Department of Education (DepEd) are strengthening their partnership to promote equitable, evidence-based use of education technology (EdTech) across the Philippines. Supported by the UK government, ...

The British High Commission launched the UK–Malaysia Transnational Education Guideline handbook providing a clear, step‑by‑step roadmap for UK universities and education providers seeking to deliver programmes in Malaysia Deputy High Commissioner to Malaysia, David Wallace launching the UK–Malaysia Transnational Education (TNE) Guideline Handbook This handbook is the first of its kind published by a foreign country in collaboration with Malaysia. It aims to strengthen transnational education...

United States Welcomes Latvia’s Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates Latvia on joining the Artemis Accords. Latvia is the 62nd country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful exploration and use of space. Latvia’s Minister of Education and Science Dace Melbārde signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Latvia on April 20, 2026. State Department Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and NASA Administrator Jared...

Review into deaths of young people leaving the care system to be published later this year, led by Ashley John-Baptiste and Clare Chamberlain Government to Examine Deaths of Vulnerable Care Leavers Vulnerable young people leaving the care system will be better supported following a review launched by the government today into the deaths of care leavers. This is in response to the horrifying fact that a disproportionate number of young people who have been in care die young, often in complex...

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Dovecot and Princess Drive Community Association (registered charity number 1064490) Regulator Launches Inquiry into Liverpool Charity and Freezes Bank Accounts As a protective measure, the regulator has also frozen the charity’s bank accounts due to financial and governance concerns. The charity was set up to benefit the local community by bringing together statutory authorities,...

£3 million taxpayer funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England Taxpayer Funded Travel and New Routes: Government’s Bus Revolution Hits Another Gear government is continuing to invest in better bus services, with a new taxpayer-funded £3 million boost to help areas transition to a franchised bus model, ensuring buses work better for the people who rely on them every day local authorities are already using record...

High-sugar and deep-fried food taken off the menu in new plans to overhaul school dinners amid health crisis facing children, helping to tackle obesity Government Scraps High-Sugar Food from School Menus Millions of children will benefit from healthier, more nutritious, tasty meals at school as the government today [Monday 13th April] sets out its plans to overhaul the School Food Standards for the first time in over a decade. One in three children are leaving primary school overweight or...

Environment Secretary approves additional £1m of taxpayer funding to explore the reintroduction of golden eagles, restoring hopes they will return to England Iconic Golden Eagles to Make Comeback in England One of Britain’s most iconic birds, the golden eagle, is poised to make a return to England after more than 150 years after the Government paved the way for a recovery programme that could include reintroduction. Once widespread across England and mentioned more than 40 times by...

Government answers parents’ calls for support on screen time with new evidence-backed guidance New Screen Time Guidance for Parents of Under-5s Parents of young children are facing a constant battle with screens. Now, for the first time, the government is stepping in with clear, trusted guidance to help families navigate it. Following weeks of engagement with over a thousand parents who called for clear support on how much screen time is too much, and how to build healthy habits, the...

Ofsted has today confirmed the formal closure of the expert reference groups set up to support the development of the renewed education inspection framework Ofsted Closes Expert Groups, Thanking Members for Their ‘Instrumental’ Help The 7 external groups were established in 2024 to bring together expert voices from across the sector to help shape and strengthen Ofsted’s policy development. As inspections under the framework began last November, most of the reference groups...

More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of government, industry and charities to boost digital inclusion and help more people get online Over One Million Connected Through Government Digital Inclusion Plan First ever government Digital Inclusion Action Plan has already helped more than 1 million people get connected in its first year More than 22,000 devices donated so more people can access...

Over 300 schools to open or expand nurseries, creating thousands of places, targeting areas childcare gaps and helping families save up to £8,000 a year New School Nurseries to Help Cut Childcare Costs in Poorest Areas In the latest drive by the government to bear down on the cost of living, thousands more parents will save on childcare costs as the government expands childcare to over 300 more schools from September. School-based nurseries are already providing a lifeline for families....

Seven Sisters is one of the country’s most treasured landscapes Iconic Seven Sisters Formally Declared England’s New National Nature Reserve The iconic Seven Sisters have been formally declared England’s newest National Nature Reserve today (Thursday 19th March), acknowledging the unique value of one of the nation’s most loved landscapes. The 1,500 hectare new National Nature Reserve is home to globally rare habitats, including chalk grasslands, heath and floodplain meadows, and wildlife...

New reforms will let credit unions reach millions more people, expanding access to low-cost borrowing and secure savings for households Millions Set to Benefit as Government Widens Access to Affordable Finance More people will benefit from affordable loans and savings as the government changes the rules so more people can join credit unions, helping households with the cost of living. Delivering on its manifesto pledge to grow the mutuals sector, the government is today (18 March) setting out...

Hundreds of new UK jobs are set to be created as Nigerian companies scale up their operations, reinforcing Britain's position as a leading global business hub Nigerian companies including LemFi, Kuda, Moniepoint and Fidelity Bank expand UK operations. Major boost to North West economy as Zenith Bank opens new Manchester branch. Twinings Ovaltine opens £24 million Lagos manufacturing facility, ahead of historic Nigerian State Visit this week. Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created across...

Plan to overhaul nuclear system will speed up building, strengthen national and energy security, and cut costs Overhaul of Nuclear System to Speed Up Building and Cut Costs Government overhauls nuclear planning and regulation to deliver golden age of nuclear and boost UK energy sovereignty streamlining regulation to simplify the building of new nuclear projects whilst ensuring better environmental outcomes drive for clean power essential to get the UK off dependence on volatile fossil fuel...

A new Ofsted report, published today, describes the challenges some schools and colleges face in supporting children in care to reach their potential, due to inconsistencies in local authority practice, unclear national expectations, and a lack of training for staff New Ofsted Report Warns of Barriers to Academic Progress for Children in Care, Despite Positive Work of Schools and Colleges Research reveals how inconsistencies across local authority practices are creating barriers to academic...

Dominican Republic National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to President Abinader and the people of the Dominican Republic on their 182nd anniversary of independence. Our nations are bound by shared priorities, a commitment to economic prosperity, and deep educational and cultural ties that strengthen the close cooperation between our governments, bolster our people-to-people connections, and unite us as friends. Our close cooperation reinforces...

Japan’s National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Japan on the occasion of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan’s birthday on February 23. President Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi have ushered in a new golden age of U.S.-Japan relations. The United States and Japan share an extraordinary Alliance rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and an unwavering commitment to freedom. The U.S.-Japan Alliance remains the cornerstone of...

It isn’t enough to study Torah and observe the mitzvot ourselves, we must also merit others (From the teachings of Maran Rabbenu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a) (translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) Parashat Terumah It states in the Parashah, “[Separate **] your brother Aaron and his sons from amongst Yisrael [and] bring them close to you, to be Cohanim to Me” (Shemot 28:1). Meaning that Hashem said to Moshe,...

Children’s progress put first as government ends runaway independent special school fees Government Ends Runaway Independent Special School Fees Thousands more children with SEND will get the support that helps them achieve and thrive under new government action to end spiralling independent special school costs and reinvest funding where it makes the biggest difference to pupils’ life chances. It comes ahead of the Government’s schools white paper, which will be a golden opportunity to...

Ofsted has today launched a new way for education providers to celebrate and share their inspection report cards with parents, carers and the wider community Example QR code badge. This example links to the homepage of the Find an inspection report website, not to an individual report. New QR code badges have been created for every school, college, training provider and early years setting, which link directly to their individual page on the Ofsted reports website. The Ofsted-branded badges...

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...

13,000 apprenticeship and T Level opportunities created by government’s plan to transform school buildings Government Plans to Train Next Generation of Construction Workers Thousands more young people will be given the opportunity to train as bricklayers, plumbers and engineers as the government creates 13,000 apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities as part of its plan to transform school buildings. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on...

Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI Delivers on town’s ambitions to put AI to work in overhauling public services and business, blazing a trail for the rest of the UK to follow Leading firms including...

£10 million financial taxpayer-funded support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments Taxpayers to Cover Travel Costs of Children with Cancer £10 million taxpayer-funded support comes as more than a third of families travel over an hour to reach hospital for cancer care Fund a key recommendation of the Children and Young People’s Cancer taskforce as part of the National Cancer Plan Part of wider taxpayer-funded package to...

Over 300,000 children are set to benefit from 'Best Start' taxpayer-funded breakfast clubs in April, as the government prioritises support to tackle the cost of living Parents Prioritising Primary Schools with Taxpayer-Funded Breakfast Clubs Over 300,000 children are set to benefit from Best Start taxpayer-funded breakfast clubs in April, as the government prioritises support to tackle the cost of living and help parents juggle work and family life. Schools already enrolled on the programme...