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Duncan Worsell MBE Re-Appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Security Industry Authority (SIA)

Benefits Cheats Have Been Put on Notice with Tough New Anti-Fraud Measures Used for the First Time as Part of a Drive to Save Billions of Pounds for the Taxpayer

The MOD and Places for London Have Launched a New Programme to Help Veterans Move into Construction Careers

British Businesses Will Get a Bit More Breathing Space as the Chancellor Announces New Plans to Slash the Red Tape Choking Firms

Partnership with Local Leaders Shows Number 10 North in Action Putting Power Back into Communities

UK and Oman Commit to Closer Cooperation Across Security, Defence and Trade on State Visit

David Sturrock Has Been Reappointed as Economic Adviser to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Convicted Killers and Serious Sexual Offenders Detained in Hospital Are Among Those WHO Will Lose Their Entitlement to Benefits Under Regulations Laid in Parliament Today

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Delivered a Speech in Scotland Today

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Remarks at the King’s Trust Centre in Manchester Today

New Headquarters in Derby Will Employ up to 450 Staff and Open up Apprenticeships for up to 600 Young People

The King Has Approved the Following Appointment

Over 900,000 People Could Benefit from New Plans Which Include Measures to Crack Down on Bogus Self-Employment

The Lord Chancellor Has Approved the Appointment of Tim De Meyer as Policing Member of the Sentencing Council for Three Years from 1 October 2026

A UK Trade Mission to India Has Unlocked Hundreds of Jobs and New Deals for Businesses as Ministers and Mayors Look to Drive Growth

A New Non-Executive Director Has Joined the Government Property Agency

Iain Coucher Confirmed for a Second Term

More Than 400 Schools in Disadvantaged Communities to Benefit from £22.5 Million Investment and Tailored Support to Expand Access to Enrichment Opportunities

The Prime Minister Announced a New Settlement for Older People Today: a State Pension That Rises Every Year, No Personal Care Charges and a High-Quality National Care Service to Give Peace of Mind In

Andy Lewis Has Been Appointed as the New Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents

The Chancellor Has Announced a Package to Help People into Work, Education and Training, While Building the Skilled Workforce Britain Needs for the Future

Tens of Thousands of Jobseekers Have Already Benefited from the Government’s New Digital Employment Support Tools, Helping People Build CVs, Prepare for Interviews and Take the Next Step into Work

Project Gigabit Has Created More Than 3,000 Jobs and Apprenticeships in England While Delivering Faster, More Reliable Broadband to Hard-To-Reach Communities

Sir John Saunders Appointed as Deputy Chair of the Security Vetting Appeals Panel

Kate Cheetham, Elizabeth Kennedy, Amelia Pan and Lord Chris Smith Have Been Appointed to the Wallace Collection Board by the Previous Prime Minister

Sellafield Ltd Chief Executive Officer, Euan Hutton, Has Announced He Will Leave the Organisation in July 2027

His Majesty the King and the Chancellor Have Appointed Three New Non-Executive Directors to the Bank of England’s Court of Directors

Neil Sachdev Will Continue in the Role Until September 2030

Chief Superintendent Graham Bell Will Retire at the End of the Month After Almost 47 Years of Police Service

Lindy Is Currently the British High Commissioner to the Republic of India

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

Appointees Bring Extensive Experience in Infrastructure Delivery, Finance, Energy and Service Transformation to NISTA’s Programme

Sir Charles Randell CBE and Harjit Sandhu Both Bring Independent Advice, Support and Constructive Challenge to DfT

His Majesty the King Has Approved the Appointment of Lord Briggs of Westbourne as the Next President of the Supreme Court

André Loranger Has Been Appointed as the National Statistician for the United Kingdom

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

UK Businesses Will Earn £167 Million in Contracts to Support the Construction and Redevelopment of Critical Infrastructure Projects in Angola

The Secretary of State for Justice Has Announced the Reappointment of Martin Jones as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Has Appointed Ruth Evans as Chair of the Gambling Commission for a Term of 5 Years Starting on 30 September 2026

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Has Reappointed Derek Wilson as Chair of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board for a Third Term of Three Years

The Prime Minister Spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, This Afternoon

Chancellor John Healey Delivered His Growth Speech on 7 September 2026

The Secretary of State Has Reappointed Gail Boyle as a Member of the Treasure Valuation Committee from 30 March 2023 Until 29 March 2028

The Prime Minister Has Appointed Ian Bancroft as the Trustee and Chair of the Wales Committee to the National Lottery Heritage Fund Board

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

HMRC Publishes First Official Statistics on Taxable Cryptoasset Gains

Louise Cantillon Has Been Appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie & Oeno Islands

The Department for Work and Pensions Has Appointed Professor David Strain as Its New Chief Medical Advisor

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

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

Welsh Secretary today announces a new skills initiative in Port Talbot designed to help local young people into careers in well-paid local job opportunities

Home Secretary statement about the death of Ann Widdecombe

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...

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...

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...

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 Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into The Shoosmith Gallery (registered charity number 1147845) Regulator Investigates Charity Over Unauthorised Payments to a Trustee The Shoosmith Gallery operates an art gallery promoting the work of the Shoosmith family of artists. It was registered in 2012. Two of the charity’s current trustees are also trustees of William Blake House Northants, which is subject to an ongoing statutory inquiry opened in February 2026. The shared...

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 UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), a new national framework, is a significant step forward in how we think about and discuss skills in the UK Simpler, Shared System for Describing Skills Needs Launched A new comprehensive way of identifying and describing skills needs will help employers, training providers, job seekers, and people looking to upskill to get the best from the system. The national framework, called the UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), was officially launched...

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...

United States Welcomes Ireland’s Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates Ireland on joining the Artemis Accords. Ireland is the 66th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful space exploration and use. Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Ireland on May 4, 2026. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of State for...

Training tackles harmful assumptions about disability and ensures staff make practical, meaningful adjustments for the people they serve DWP Prioritises Disabled People: Thousands Complete Autism and Learning Disability Training Thousands of DWP healthcare professionals completed Oliver McGowan training to better support autistic people and those with learning disabilities as they navigate the benefits system. Marking Autism Awareness Month, the milestone forms part of the Government’s...

New changes due to the Employment Rights Act 2025 New Changes Due to the Employment Rights Act 2025 As of 6 April 2026, the statutory recognition scheme is being reshaped under the new Employment Rights Act, introducing several key changes. Unions will no longer need to demonstrate that most workers in a proposed bargaining unit are likely to support recognition, removing the requirement for petitions or similar evidence. When recognition is decided by ballot, unions will only need a simple...

First eight ‘Young Futures Hubs’ opening in Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, County Durham, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and Tower Hamlets First Wave of Young Futures Hubs Open Nationwide Part of the National Youth Strategy, a network of 50 Hubs will provide joined-up services across mental health and wellbeing, employment and crime prevention Next week the Government will launch its plan to halve knife crime within a decade to save lives, transform the futures of young people and...

Hundreds of thousands of sick or disabled people will be offered voluntary help towards employment as part of a package of measures coming into force today (6 April) that will encourage work and save taxpayers around £1 billion Thousands Supported into Work as Welfare System Reformed Incentives that discourage work and trap people on benefits to be removed via legislation coming into force today. Nearly £1 billion taxpayer money expected to be saved thanks to measures to narrow the gap...

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...

Thousands of people with back, joint and muscle issues have been assessed quicker following a landmark initiative which aims to help people stay in, or move back into, work Support for Thousands with Musculoskeletal Conditions as Government Tackles Inactivity Government intervention leads to significant reduction of 20% in long waits NHS waiting lists for patients with muscle, bone and joint conditions. ‘Getting it Right First Time’ Programme aims include supporting people with MSK conditions...

Young people are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a further 80 new Youth Hubs as the Government continues to provide opportunity across the country Major Boost for Young People with 80 new Youth Hubs as SPFL Trust Partners with DWP 80 new Youth Hub locations confirmed across Great Britain. Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) Trust partners with DWP to support Britain’s Youth Hubs – taking jobs and opportunity straight to the heart of communities. Expansion...

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...

389 employers from across the UK named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers Hundreds of Employers Handed Penalties for Illegally Underpaying Workers Employers told to repay over £7.3 million in wages owed to workers to aid the cost of living for some of the lowest earners. Nearly 400 employers, including well-known brands, face consequences for failing to pay the minimum wage through £12.6 million in penalties. Around 60,000 workers found to have been...

Thousands more vulnerable women trapped in a revolving door of crime will receive drug, employment and housing support as part of £31.6 million funding boost Major Funding Boost to Divert Women from a Life of Crime Almost £32m investment for women’s services to tackle root causes of reoffending Life‑changing support will help female offenders get their lives back on track Fewer women sent to prison as Women’s Justice Board publishes landmark report New government investment will...

Sanctions to Disrupt DPRK IT Worker Schemes Defrauding U.S. Businesses Today, the United States sanctioned two entities and six individuals involved in operations using Information Technology (IT) workers in foreign countries to generate revenue for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) government. These government-orchestrated schemes systematically defraud U.S. businesses and direct the illicit proceeds toward the DPRK’s weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile...

DHS Proposes Rule to Prioritize Americans' Safety by Strengthening Screening of Asylum Seekers The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a rule to reduce the incentive for aliens to file fraudulent asylum claims so they can obtain work authorizations. “For too long, a fraudulent asylum claim has been an easy path to working in the United States, overwhelming our immigration system with meritless applications,” said a DHS Spokesperson. “We are proposing an overhaul of the asylum...

The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund, majority funded by UK Taxpayers, is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid employment opportunities and help them grow New £11M Fund Opens to Support Jobs, Growth and Investment in Port Talbot Businesses in Port Talbot and the surrounding area can now apply to a new £11.78 million fund to create high-quality jobs and attract long-term investment. The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to...

Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain – appearing outside leisure centres, supermarkets and even football stadiums Mobile Jobcentres Hit the Road in Six New Areas to Deliver Employment Support New vans rolling out to six additional areas across England and Wales as part of major employment reforms. Jobcentre on Wheels service puts expert support at heart of the local community – slashing barriers by coming directly to people while they do their...

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...