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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

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,...

£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...

Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from Sovereign AI UK Taxpayers' Sovereign AI Invests in British-Founded AI Company Redefining How Medicines Are Designed Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from Sovereign AI. Investment forms part of a raise by London-based scale-up as Britain’s AI sector continues to accelerate. Isomorphic Labs...

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...

High knife crime hotspots to see surge in police patrols, knife arches and Live Facial Recognition to catch perpetrators Knife Crime Hotspots to see Surge in Police Operations The vast majority of knife crime happens in the same place and same street, over and over again. The government is investing over £26 million into the Knife Crime Concentrations Fund to support these surges in activity in the 27 police forces whose areas account for 90% of knife crime in England and Wales. To enable...

Selection of local authorities in England awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices Pupils, Patients and Public Sector Workers to Prosper through Local Food Procurement Pupils, patients and public sector workers across England will benefit from healthier, more sustainably sourced meals, as a selection of councils receive grants to strengthen food procurement in their local communities. Councils including Middlesbrough, Brighton and Hove, Bristol and Cambridge will each...

Partnership with Movember and People’s Health Trust to trial new approaches to improve men’s health Men to Get Better Health Support Through Innovative Partnership Community‑led projects will support men and boys aged 16+ during key moments in their lives like the transition to fatherhood, job loss, or retirement Supports government’s ambition to halve the gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and poorest regions Men will be given greater support to live longer, healthier lives...

Members confirmed for new Maternity and Neonatal taskforce chaired by the Health and Social Care Secretary to deliver improvements on maternity Taskforce Set Up to Deliver Urgent Action on Maternity Taskforce will act on the recommendations of Baroness Amos’ review due this June Experts including families chosen to lead taskforce and deliver safer, more equitable care for women, babies and families £25 million taxpayer-funded boost for Trusts to tackle causes of maternal death, enhance...

1.4MW mission-focused supercomputer named ‘Sunrise’, primed to be the world's most powerful AI supercomputer dedicated to fusion energy The UK taxpayers are investing £45 million for a 1.4MW mission-focused supercomputer named ‘Sunrise’, a key first step in establishing the country’s first AI Growth Zone at the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA) Culham Campus in Oxfordshire. As announced in the Fusion Strategy , Sunrise is targeted for operation in June this year and is primed to be the...

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...

City of Gdańsk Strengthens Civil Defense Infrastructure with New Crisis Response Warehouse Featuring ReadyWise Emergency Food

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...

Sanctions to Combat Illicit Traders of Iranian Oil and the Shadow Fleet The Department of State is sanctioning 15 entities, two individuals, and 14 shadow fleet vessels connected to the illicit trade in Iranian petroleum, petroleum products, and petrochemical products. These targets have generated revenue that the regime uses to conduct its malign activities. Instead of investing in the welfare of its own people and crumbling infrastructure, the Iranian regime continues to fund destabilizing...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Begin text: U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Bahraini Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs Shaikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Khalifa led the fifth U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue on January 26, 2026 in Manama. The annual event attests to the enduring strategic partnership between the two countries under the leadership of President Donald...

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...

‘Team Up: Because everyone deserves a team behind them’ Sport Unites with Government for National Campaign to Tackle Male Isolation Jonny Wilkinson, Jacob Bethell, Luke Humphries and Luke Littler back Government’s Team Up campaign to tackle male loneliness using the power of sport One in four boys and young men say they feel lonely sometimes, often or always Major sports organisations from football, rugby, tennis and cricket are part of the week-long campaign running until 1 February Rugby...

The government has this week committed over £650 million in taxpayers' money to upgrade the RAF's Typhoon fighter jet fleet, securing over 1,500 jobs across the UK More than half a billion in funding committed this week to upgrade Britain’s Typhoons – including advanced radar upgrades – securing over 1,500 UK jobs. Defence Secretary John Healey visits Leonardo UK in Edinburgh, where hundreds of millions will be invested in cutting-edge radars manufactured in Scotland. Investment delivers on...

Water companies who broke environmental rules are now funding the recovery of England’s waterways by local communities and environmental groups Millions in Water Company Fines to Power Local-Led Restoration Water companies who broke environmental rules are now funding the recovery of England’s waterways, as local communities and environmental groups are being put in the driving seat to clean up rivers, lakes and seas.  The government is reinvesting £29 million from water company fines...

U.S. Sanctions to Support the Courageous People of Iran As the brave people of Iran continue to fight for their basic rights, the Iranian regime has responded with violence and cruel repression against its own people. In response, the United States is designating the notorious Fardis Prison, an institution where women have endured cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment. Simultaneously, the Department of the Treasury is sanctioning several Iranian security officials, including Ali Larijani,...

Advancing the America First Global Health Strategy Through Landmark Bilateral Global Health MOUs On December 22 and 23, the United States signed four additional new, landmark global health Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, reinforcing U.S. leadership that delivers measurable results for the American people and puts America First by directly countering global infectious disease threats and reducing foreign dependence on U.S. taxpayers. ...

Reward Offer Increase of Up to $5 Million for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Leader of Foreign Terrorist Organization Tren de Aragua Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing a reward offer increase under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP) of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, a leader of Tren de Aragua...

Blue Origin Announces Crew for New Shepard’s 37th Mission Today, Blue Origin announced the six people flying on its NS-37 mission. The crew includes Michaela (Michi) Benthaus, Joey Hyde, Hans Koenigsmann, Neal Milch, Adonis Pouroulis, and Jason Stansell. To date, Blue Origin has flown 86 people (80 individuals) above the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. The flight date will be announced soon. The live webcast on launch day will start 40 minutes before liftoff....

Benefit cheats, fraudsters and debtors who can afford to repay but refuse will have money taken directly from their bank accounts or lose their driver's licence under tough new laws approved today Fraudsters Face Tougher Action as Government Gains New Powers to Tackle Benefit Fraud Fraudsters and debtors face tough consequences including direct deductions from bank accounts as the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error, and Recovery) Act receives Royal Assent today. New powers to investigate fraud,...

Government doubles the number of models available for the top ECG discount Four More EV Models Qualify for £3,750 Discount Under Electric Car Grant as Taxpayers Pump an Extra £1.5 Billion into the Switch to Electric new Renault and MINI models are now eligible for the maximum £3,750 discount, with over 40,000 drivers benefitting from the grant since its launch in July follows an extra £1.5 billion announced at the Autumn Budget to power up the UK’s electric vehicle revolution, saving people...

Mauritania National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I want to congratulate the people of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on your country’s 65th anniversary of independence. ADVERTISEMENT: Start Investing with No Fees — Join Robinhood Today On this occasion, we reaffirm our continued partnership and friendship with the Government and people of Mauritania. Mauritania plays a vital role in supporting stability in the Sahel, and the United States appreciates the example of...

Loving Me, Loving You! Two Types of Love From HaGaon Rav Zevadia HaCohen Shlit”a, The Head of the Batei Din in Tel Aviv(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series We read in the Parashah Yaakov’s exit from Be’er Sheva to travel to Charan and his labour by Lavan for 20 years; 7 years for Leah, 7 for Rachel and 6 further years. During that time, he also married Zilpa and Bilha, and they bore 11 children. We...

A man who killed his cellmate while in custody awaiting trial had his sentence extended after the Solicitor General intervened Cellmate Killer’s Sentence Increased Vitale Tanga (41), originally from Moldova and of no fixed address, has had his sentence increased by five years after the Solicitor General referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme. The court heard that in September 2022, Tanga strangled his cellmate, Tajinder Kular, with a kettle...

Company wound up following Insolvency Service investigations Finance Company Shut Down After Investigators Uncover Fraud Concerns Insolvency Service investigations into Basic Prime Limited discovered concerns that the company was involved in fraud The company, which claimed to be based in Croydon, had no genuine business presence, contact details not in operation, and a director who failed to provide information and documents that were requested Basic Prime Limited has been wound up in the...

Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Begin Text: Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America reaffirm our commitment to supporting the Libyan people’s pursuit of unity, stability,...

Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty will host the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) as the UK reaffirms its strong commitment to its overseas family UK and Overseas Territories Leaders Unite in London to Strengthen Historic Partnership Growth, climate, security, and good governance on the agenda as the UK government strengthens its historic partnership with the UK Overseas Territories at the annual Joint Ministerial Council. UK to reaffirm its commitment to defending UK...

A man who raped and threatened to stab a woman he had been watching for six months had his sentence increased following the Solicitor General’s intervention Rapist Who Threatened Woman Gets Longer Sentence Brandon Smith (25) from Denton in Greater Manchester, had his sentence increased by four and a half years after his case was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. ADVERTISEMENT: Robinhood: Where Investing Meets Simplicity — Join Now The court heard...

When may we and when should we, be economical with the truth From HaGaon Rav Zevadia HaCohen Shlit”a, the Head of the Batei Din in Tel Aviv (translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) Image Source: My Jewish Learning (Click) This Shabbat we shall read that Yitzchak wished to bless Esav. However, Yaakov, with his mother Rivka’s assistance, succeeds in receiving the berachot instead of Esav. He wears Esav’s best clothing and places on his hands and neck the...

The government launches bold plan to tackle physical and mental health challenges faced by men and boys, and reduce inequalities Government Unveils England's First Ever Men's Health Strategy Landmark strategy published on International Men’s Day aims to tackle men’s mental health challenges, improve physical health and reduce inequalities so men and boys get on and live longer, healthier lives As part of the strategy, DHSC will team up on the Premier League’s Together Against Suicide...

Environment Agency officers worked with South Yorkshire Police to apprehend the individuals Yorkshire Duo Arrested in Recycling Fraud Investigation Two men have been arrested for conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering, the Environment Agency announced today (Tuesday 18 November 2025). In raids last week, Environment Agency officers worked with South Yorkshire Police to apprehend the individuals as part of an investigation into fraudulent waste exporting claims, which is a way often...

Britain’s biggest businesses have joined the Government’s hiring drive to get prison leavers into work in effort to cut crime as part of the Plan for Change Crime-Cutting Jobs Plan Sees Hundreds of Firms Join Hiring Drive Over 300 businesses join efforts to plug labour shortfalls and grow the economy New job matchmaking tool to be rolled out across prisons in England and Wales Employment to help ex-offenders turn backs on crime and reduce reoffending Over 300 top British businesses have...

Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) will be abolished, saving the taxpayer at least £100 million and helping to fund frontline officers to cut crime Police and Crime Commissioners to be Scrapped Removing PCCs will cut the cost of unnecessary bureaucracy, money that can be better spent on restoring neighbourhood policing. At least £20 million will be reinvested every year as a result of efficiencies in police governance, enough for 320 constables. Since 2012, PCCs have been elected to hold...

Sweeping reforms will strengthen standards and rebuild confidence in local government Tough New Powers to Clean Up Local Politics Sweeping reforms will strengthen standards and rebuild confidence in local government. Local authorities will gain powers to suspend councillors and mayors for serious misconduct and to withhold allowances where behaviour falls short. Changes follow overwhelming public support, with 94% respondents backing a mandatory code of conduct – as part of wider plans for...

New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific commitments for the coming years Animal Testing to be Phased Out Faster as UK Unveils Roadmap for Alternative Methods Government vows to phase out animal tests as alternative methods come on stream with new strategy welcomed as ‘ambitious’ and ‘timely’ by animal welfare and life sciences organisations New £75 million funding will help bring forward new testing methods for products...

SFO case controller recognised at Tackling Economic Crime Awards Serious Fraud Office Prosecutor Wins Economic Crime Award Liz Collery, Case Controller at the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), has won the Outstanding Female Economic Crime Professional award at the annual Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs). ADVERTISEMENT: Break Free from Fees — Explore Robinhood Investing The TECAs celebrate individuals and organisations across law enforcement, private industry, academia and the public sector...

Opportunity to deliver Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) in Lancaster The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funds the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) throughout England and Wales to provide: • Early legal advice to anyone at risk of possession proceedings and loss of their home advice can be provided in relation to housing, debt and welfare benefits issues. • In-court duty on the day emergency advice and advocacy to anyone facing possession proceedings. ADVERTISEMENT: Start...

Greencore’s proposed purchase of rival Bakkavor will create one of the UK’s largest convenience food businesses CMA Proposes to Accept Remedies in Supermarket Supplier Deal The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to accept remedies offered following its investigation into Greencore Group’s deal to buy Bakkavor Group. Greencore is a major food manufacturer, supplier and distributor which is dedicated to the production and supply of convenience food in the UK. Bakkavor is a...

Six King's Counsel appointed to new Attorney General’s Senior Treasury Counsel Group Senior Barristers to Support Government on Strategic Public Cases Six King’s Counsel appointed to new Attorney General’s Senior Treasury Counsel Group The Group will provide strategic oversight and help co-ordinate government’s most significant litigation Members of the Group will share responsibility with the First Treasury Counsel Government will benefit from enhanced legal representation through the...

Dominica National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the government and people of Dominica as you celebrate your 47th Independence Day. ADVERTISEMENT: Break Free from Fees — Explore Robinhood Investing The United States values our partnership with Dominica in advancing our shared economic prosperity and energy security. We look forward to celebrating the upcoming commissioning of Dominica’s U.S.-business-built geothermal power plant, a transformative...

Panama National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my sincere congratulations to the Panamanian people as you celebrate the 122nd anniversary of your independence. ADVERTISEMENT: Break Free from Fees — Explore Robinhood Investing Under the leadership of President Trump and President Mulino, both of our nations are paving the way toward a safer and more prosperous future. Panama is a steadfast partner of the United States and a regional leader in advancing security,...

Federated States of Micronesia National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Federated States of Micronesia as you celebrate the 39th anniversary of your independence. The United States and the Federated States of Micronesia share a deep partnership rooted in our Compact of Free Association. ADVERTISEMENT: Start Investing with No Fees — Join Robinhood Today Since establishing bilateral ties, the Federated States of Micronesia and the United States...

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,...

New paper sets out UK regulator's intentions to overhaul rulebook for rare disease therapies in UK New paper published today commits UK to major reform in rare therapies Bold new rulebook for rare therapies is being written, for publication next year ≈3.5 million people in UK affected by rare disease but only 5% of rare diseases have approved treatment MHRA reforms will speed up path for rare therapies from discovery to delivery The rulebook for rare disease therapies will be overhauled...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Tragedy of Aher: The Sage Who Could Not Return He was once among the greatest minds of his generation — brilliant, respected, steeped in Torah and philosophy alike. Yet he would become known not by his name, but by his absence from it. The Sages no longer called him Elisha ben Abuyah ; they called him Aher — “the Other.” Elisha was born into privilege in Jerusalem during the late Second Temple period. His father, Abuyah, was a wealthy and influential man who admired Torah...

The UK Government is mobilising £5 million in additional emergency humanitarian funding to support the Caribbean region’s recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa UK Deploys Additional Emergency Humanitarian Funding Financial support package of £5 million provided by UK Government to support the Caribbean region Follows on from immediate financial support package of £2.5 million announced earlier this week Foreign Office teams also preparing flights to support British...

Towns encouraged to apply for new UK Town of Culture competition opening in the coming weeks New Town of Culture Competition to Shine a Spotlight on the Contribution of Towns that Tell National Story Winning town will receive £3.5 million to deliver a cultural programme in 2028 UK City of Culture 2029 competition also open for applications The contribution of towns across the country will be celebrated through a new UK Town of Culture competition launched by the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy...

VMD provides details on schemes to support continued access to veterinary medicines from 1 January 2026 Veterinary Medicine Supply in Northern Ireland Beyond 2025 Veterinary professionals and businesses supplying medicines to Northern Ireland will benefit from updated guidance to prepare for the new arrangements in place when the current grace period ends on 31 December 2025. The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has published updated details of two schemes, announced earlier this year ,...

A team of inspectors has been sent to Doncaster to begin investigating a helicopter accident which occurred on Thursday 30 October AAIB Sends Team to Doncaster An investigation has begun into an accident involving a helicopter which occurred today, on 30 October. ADVERTISEMENT: Start Investing with No Fees — Join Robinhood Today A multi-disciplinary team including inspectors with expertise in aircraft operations, engineering and recorded data have been deployed to the accident site to...

The UK government has today announced sanctions against Aliakbar Ansari for his role in financially enabling the work of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) UK Announces Sanctions Against Individual Who Funds the Work of the IRGC Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer said: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is one of the most powerful military organisations in Iran, reporting directly to the Supreme Leader. Its use of repression and targeted threats to carry out...

The UK and Vietnam have agreed a landmark new agreement to crack down on illegal migration and fast-track the removals process Vietnamese Migrants to Be Fast-Tracked Out of UK Under New Deal The UK and Vietnam have agreed a landmark new agreement to crack down on illegal migration and fast-track the removals process. Pact will see a sped-up returns process of those with no right to be in the UK, backed by biometric data sharing and streamlined documentation Vietnamese were the largest single...

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Help Mankind Ltd. Regulator Investigates Aid Charity Over Potential Misuse of Charitable Funds Help Mankind Ltd is based in Manchester and has charitable purposes including the relief of poverty, education, and overseas aid. The Commission opened a regulatory compliance case into the charity in August 2024 to assess allegations regarding the charity’s financial management. As part of its assessment, the Commission carried out...

Investigation into a serious injury to a child at Crossacres tram stop, Manchester, 7 October 2025 Serious Injury to a Child at Crossacres Tram Stop At around 15:37 on 7 October 2025, an 11-year-old child became trapped between the platform and a departing tram at Crossacres tram stop, on the Manchester Metrolink. The child was then dragged along the platform for around 15 to 20 metres, suffering life-changing injuries as a result. ADVERTISEMENT: Start Investing with No Fees — Join Robinhood...

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...

Today the Regulator of Social Housing published statistics about the social housing sector, including stock ownership and rents as of 31 March 2025 RSH Publishes Annual Statistics on Stocks and Rents in the Social Housing Sector Returns from all private and local authority registered providers show that the sector provides around 4.5 million homes across England, with a net increase of nearly 38,000 social homes since 2024.  This overall rise has been driven by an increase of roughly...

A team of inspectors has been sent to Portmoak, Kinross, to begin investigating a light aircraft accident which occurred on Monday 27 October The AAIB Sends Team to Portmoak, Kinross An investigation has begun into an accident involving a light aircraft which occurred on 27 October. A team of inspectors has been sent to the accident site to gather evidence and make enquiries. ADVERTISEMENT: Robinhood: Where Investing Meets Simplicity — Join Now

Bridget Phillipson wants all schools and colleges to be RAAC-free as she sets timelines for complete removal Education Secretary Sets Timeline for RAAC Removal in Schools Every single child in England to be learning in classrooms free from RAAC as the Education Secretary sets out timelines for removing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from all schools and colleges- calling time on the crumbling school estate. The government is rebuilding pride in our education system, setting...

New laws are now in force protecting social housing tenants from emergency hazards and damp and mould. The changes are a lasting legacy to Awaab Ishak Millions of Tenants Safe from Black Mould through Awaab’s Law New rules will protect tenants and force social landlords to urgently fix dangerous homes. Emergency hazards to be addressed within 24 hours under landmark changes. Reforms are a legacy to two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died from prolonged exposure to mould. Millions of...

Border Force becomes the first agency in the world to use specially trained dogs to detect both deadly fentanyl and nitazenes UK Unleashes First Dogs Trained to Detect Synthetic Opioids Criminal networks fuelling addiction and profiting from its devastating impact across the United Kingdom (UK) will face stronger barriers to concealing synthetic opioids. The world’s first detection dogs trained to identify the synthetic opioids nitazenes and fentanyl are now operational at key border...

From blood tests to AI, new ways to diagnose dementia sooner and treat it faster set to be unlocked by new research challenge Advances in Science Set to Transform Treatments for People Living with Dementia From blood tests to AI, new ways to diagnose dementia sooner and treat it faster set to be unlocked by new research challenge UK researchers and industry challenged to come up with tech solutions that speed up dementia diagnosis for vast majority of patients by 2029 Part of new R&D Missions...

Business Secretary sets out new stronger duty for regulators to ensure they better prioritise helping businesses go for growth Growth Placed at the Heart of Regulators’ Remit Alongside New Measures to Boost Scrutiny and Transparency Business Secretary sets out new stronger duty for regulators to ensure they better prioritise helping businesses go for growth New public dashboard will allow businesses to review how regulators are performing and give direct feedback to government, holding...

Sellafield Ltd's engineering centre of excellence in Cleator Moor has opened its doors for a unique community fun day to support people involved in Kinship Care Sellafield Ltd's Engineering Centre of Excellence in Cleator Moor Kinship care is when family or friends step up – often during an unexpected crisis – to care for a child when their parents aren’t able to. Our engineering centre of excellence holds several of these events each year, reaching families in the community with children who...

Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage Site that attract 330,000 visitors annually Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge Museums Saved for the Nation Move is latest part of government’s Plan for Change to help boost the local economy, safeguard jobs and create opportunity in the Shropshire area The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution is to be saved and kept open for future generations, following a £9 million...

Education Secretary confirms all pupils will sit a mandatory reading test at age 13 to drive up reading standards Focus on Reading in Secondary Years to Drive Up Standards A national focus on reading at the start of secondary school will drive up standards to ensure every young person can achieve and thrive, as the government announces a mandatory reading test for all children at age 13.  The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will tell a major schools conference today that for millions...

Thousands of farmers will receive extensions to continue restoring nature and farming sustainably, supporting long-term food security Countryside Stewardship Extended to Support Farming and Nature Farmers will continue to be rewarded for their vital role in sustainable food production and nature’s recovery with the offer of one-year extensions to their Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements, Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle confirmed today (Wednesday 15 October). Countryside...

Pensioners are being warned to look out for Winter Fuel Payment text message scams following a surge in activity from opportunistic criminals ahead of next month's payments Pensioners Warned to Stay Alert as Winter Fuel Payment Scams Surge by Over 150% New data reveals a 153% rise in scam referrals in the final week of September, compared to the previous week. Recent spike comes ahead of Winter Fuel Payments hitting pensioners’ bank accounts next month. DWP are increasing efforts to raise...

People with mental health issues to benefit from groundbreaking research, backed by £50 million in taxpayer funding £50 Million...

Director also obtained two COVID loans when companies were only entitled to one Fraudster Spent COVID Loan Funds on Gambling and Crypto...

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

Journalists now have a dedicated point of contact in every police force in the UK to get support when faced with abuse and threats of...

New Intellectual Property Office campaign warns buyers of major health and safety risks Fake Toys, Real Harms: Experts Warn Parents of...

Police across England and Wales will be able to equip themselves with new and improved taser devices to help protect the public and...

Fatal accident involving a SportStar SLM, G-CMGB, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 1 September 2024 G-CMGB (image used with permission) After...

Statement on the UK reimposing UN sanctions on Iran due to significant Iranian non-performance of its JCPoA commitments UK Reimposes UN...

Blue Origin Announces Crew for New Shepard’s 36th Mission Blue Origin today announced the next crew flying on its NS-36 mission. The crew...

A new batch of 23 projects will strengthen international space partnerships, develop national capabilities and boost economic growth, the...

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...

Welcoming the Release of Amir Amiry in Afghanistan Today, thanks to President Trump’s leadership and commitment to the American people,...

First Meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Security Implementation Group Launches Mission Firewall: United Against Arms Trafficking Initiative On...

Turkmenistan Independence Day On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I want to express my sincere congratulations...

PackUK has published a package of support materials to assist producers in completing their Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM)...

On September 24, Secretary Rubio co-hosted a ministerial meeting on “Reinforcing Cooperation to Achieve a Secure and Stable Maritime...

Joint Statement on the Second Meeting of the DRC–Rwanda Peace Agreement Security Mechanism The text of the following statement was...

Saudi National Day I extend my heartfelt congratulations and well wishes to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its people...

Designation of Two Former Haitian Public Officials for Involvement in Significant Corruption The Department of State is publicly...

Thousands of prison staff will be safer thanks to a new £15 million investment in protective body armour and Tasers as part of the...

U.S. Partnership with the Republic of the Marshall Islands The United States reaffirms its enduring partnership with the Republic of the...