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Charity Regulators from Nine Nations Gathered in Ireland for a Two-Day Meeting (19-20 October 2026)

Appointment of New Civil Service Commissioner

The Prime Minister Has Appointed Marie-Thérèse Mcgivern as Trustee and Chair of the Northern Ireland Committee for the National Lottery Heritage Fund Board

Families and Businesses in Scotland Will Get Breathing Space from Action Announced in Budget 2026

The MHRA Is Now Consulting on Proposals That Would Give Schools an Additional Option to Support Children at Risk of Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions

The British High Commission Hosted the King’s Birthday Party, Paying Tribute to His Majesty King Charles III as the UK’s Head of State

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Delivered a Speech in Scotland Today

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Statement to the House of Commons

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

Prime Minister Hosts Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin as First International Leader to Visit 10 North

Communities Across the Country Will Be Able to Build and Control Their Own Clean Energy Supply

The Charity Commission for England and Wales Is Urging All Charity Trustees and Professional Advisers to Read Its Updated Guidance Due to Changes That Apply from This Year

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

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

Chancellor John Healey Delivered His Growth Speech on 7 September 2026

The Families of 67 Firefighters, Police Officers, Members of Parliament and Other Public Servants WHO Lost Their Life as a Result of Their Public Service Have Been Awarded the Elizabeth Emblem This Year

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Has Delivered a Speech to the 2026 British-Irish Association Conference in Oxford

The Prime Minister Met with the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland

The Creative Trade Forum, a New Partnership Between Government and Industries to Boost UK Creative Businesses, Has Been Launched Today in Edinburgh

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Sir Chris Bryant, Is in Dublin Today

Ministers have launched a crackdown on vapes marketed at kids with a shift to plain white packaging

The Crown Estate has announced the appointment of Michael Plaut OBE to The Crown Estate Board with special responsibility for Wales Michael Plaut Appointed to The Crown Estate Board On the recommendation of the Prime Minister, Michael Plaut has been appointed to The Crown Estate Board, to serve a four-year term effective from 1 July 2026. As well as the full responsibilities of a Commissioner of The Crown Estate Board, Michael will be responsible for providing advice about the conditions,...

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

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...

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...

Ambassador Vesa Häkkinen of Finland delivered a statement on World Press Freedom Day on behalf of the UK and 33 other countries, stressing that a free, independent media is essential to peace and security across the OSCE region and beyond Speech: World Press Freedom Day 2026: Joint statement to the OSCE I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States, members of the Informal Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists: Austria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia,...

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU UK-EU SPS Agreement - Information for Businesses On 19 May 2025, the UK government and the European Union (EU) agreed to pursue a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement. This, together with the Windsor Framework, will make it easier, cheaper and more predictable for goods to move not just between the UK and the EU, but also within the UK itself, including smoother movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland....

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...

A man who groomed and sexually abused multiple girls across the UK has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened Sentence Increase for Predatory Paedophile Derek Johnson, of Stevenage, Hertfordshire had his sentence increased by four years and six months’ after the Solicitor General referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that Johnson met his victims online where he groomed them before travelling across the UK to...

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...

Taxpayer funded investment will back local talent advancing creative technologies like computer games and virtual reality to drive new products and grow the economy Up to £20 million of UK taxpayer funding for Scotland will turbocharge local innovation in the Tay Cities to create jobs and grow the local economy Investment in local talent will grow the creative industries across Dundee, Perth and beyond to drive discoveries that benefit Scotland and the wider UK Funding comes from £500 million...

Families to benefit  from over £50 million in taxpayer funding to help people pay for the rising cost of heating oil Over £50 Million in Taxpayer Funding to Help Families Struggling with Soaring Heating Oil Costs Chancellor confirms over £50 million in taxpayer funding for low income families who heat their homes with oil to help tackle surging prices.  The price of kerosene – the fuel used for heating oil - has been especially affected by the conflict in the Middle East and has risen faster...

Negotiations underway on UK-EU deal to make trade easier, cheaper and quicker, with Northern Ireland at the heart of the talks Businesses in Northern Ireland Urged to Prepare for Smoother GB-NI and EU Trade Negotiations on changes to trading arrangements with the European Union are focused on ensuring Northern Ireland fully benefits, with businesses in Northern Ireland urged to take simple steps to prepare. The government is negotiating a deal that will make agrifood trade with the EU easier,...

Events from Scotland Office in partnership with local chambers of commerce in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness will 'turn Scottish business export potential into reality' Export Masterclasses to Help Scottish Businesses Forge EU Trade Links Scottish businesses are set to benefit from expert insight and guidance about exporting to the EU at a series of UK Government events this month. The Scotland Office will host two-day sessions in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness, aimed...

The Security Industry Authority successfully reclaimed £40,941.60 from John Gaines, who was convicted of defrauding his security company’s employees in 2019 Over £40,000 Recovered from Convicted Security Boss The SIA, using its powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, has reclaimed over £40,000 that was earned through fraudulent activities by former security company boss John Gaines, and has returned it to his victims. Mr Gaines was sentenced to 4 years and 8 months’ imprisonment in 2019...

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...

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...

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...

Scotland’s space sector will receive a major funding boost to accelerate breakthrough technologies and boost commercialisation, the UK Space Agency will announce today at Space-Comm Expo Scotland Scottish Space Innovation Secures UK Space Agency Investment Scottish universities will collaborate with partners nationwide to receive a share of £3.8 million from the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), on technologies for secure communications, environmental monitoring, and navigation. ...

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...

New Charities Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (‘the SORP’) makes charities’ financial reporting more proportionate Shift to More Proportionate Accounting Regime for UK Charities In finalising the new accounting framework, the charity regulators across England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (who together make up the SORP-making body) have balanced a desire for simplicity and clarity for charities with the importance of transparency for donors...

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 ,...

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland today extends transitional provision Secretary of State Extends Transitional Provision At the request of investigating bodies, the Secretary of State has today signed an extension to a transitional provision made under the Legacy Act. This extension will allow those bodies to carry out post-investigative tasks until 30 April 2026. ADVERTISEMENT: Send Money Worldwide with Wise – Get a Free Transfer! The Government is committed to ensuring families...

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...

Travellers to Europe, including Brits, subject to new entry registrations from today under a phased implementation of the EU’s new...

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

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...

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

Backing for businesses across the UK will help to take low-cost innovations that support people's mental health to the next level...

NI Secretary visited Integrated College Dungannon to see how integrated education in NI is delivering reconciliation and building...

With just weeks to go, people across Northern Ireland are being reminded to expect the second ever national Emergency Alert test. The...

The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will help more people get online, drive economic growth and raise living standards, as part of the...

A new regional centre to promote Yellow Card reporting has been launched in Belfast today Yellow Card Centre Launched in Northern Ireland...

The government has today (Wednesday 16 July) launched a bold new Life Sciences Sector Plan as part of the government’s flagship...

New animated series for kids, known as Activate, will get more children across the country moving more and encouraging a healthier...

Irish people living in the UK can soon benefit from this new British citizenship route New Easier British Citizenship Route for Irish...

Pupils across the country will be given the skills and tools needed to get the AI-powered jobs of the future thanks to a new skills...

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC visited Dublin where he engaged with the Irish legal community and government ministers to strengthen...

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has today (30 April) filed applications with the Court of Appeal Secretary...

The UK will become the first country in Europe to ban the possession and supply of SIM farms – technical devices used to defraud the...

First 750 breakfast clubs to rollout from Tuesday, delivering on government’s manifesto commitment and promise to put more money in...

In the latest move to restore order to the asylum and immigration system, the government will introduce tough new laws to clamp down on...

A 3-day workshop on enhancing use of financial intelligence tools in equipping prosecutors for combating corruption and money laundering...

Ranger will be primarily responsible for developing, managing and expanding the insurance client base in UK and Ireland Ian Ranger,...

Introduction of deposit return scheme will be a step forward in ending the throwaway society and cleaning up Britain The Government has...

PackUK launched to deliver the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) PackUK - pEPR Scheme Administrator Launched...

An additional £36 million of funding to rescue and restore 85 local treasures including community centres, pubs, parks and sport centres...

The Health and Social Care Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on puberty-suppressing hormones on 11 December The Rt Hon...

The statement was made in the House of Commons With permission Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the legacy of...

Two free public exhibitions of selected artworks from the Collection to open in Bradford and London during 2025 Artworks to be displayed...

With over 9.8M lives looked after and more than 2M individuals using our services, content, and tools annually, Spectrum.Life is one of...

Votes on the world-leading Tobacco and Vapes Bill will move the UK one step closer to becoming smoke-free Vote will move the UK one step...

New legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from...

The government will introduce plans for tougher action to protect people from the harms of smoking in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill today...

From 28-30 October, charity regulators from eight nations gathered in the UK for a three-day meeting Representatives and Heads of...