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Chancellor marks beginning of construction at new Government Hub

Chancellor marks beginning of construction at new Government Hub

16 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Government Property Agency

Construction of a Government Hub in Darlington got underway with a breaking ground ceremony today, January 16, led by Ch...

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Regulator issues Official Warnings to two Church of England Dioceses

Regulator issues Official Warnings to two Church of England Dioceses

16 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission has taken regulatory action against The Liverpool Diocesan Board of Finance and The Chelmsford Di...

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PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani: 16 January 2026

PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani: 16 January 2026

16 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani last night....

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Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators

Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators

16 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Robotics and defence tech announced as the RIO's 2 new priority areas....

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£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment

£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment

16 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Army cyber warriors are to benefit from new modern accommodation and specialist training facilities, following nearly £3...

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UK and Ukraine?strengthen ties under?landmark?partnership?as £20 million accelerated to support energy infrastructure

UK and Ukraine?strengthen ties under?landmark?partnership?as £20 million accelerated to support energy infrastructure

16 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and Ukraine mark the first anniversary of? the historic ?100 Year Partnership with new initiatives?driving securi...

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Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits

Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits

15 January 2026 - 22:30 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Government seeking to restore trust and common sense to the benefits system. ...

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We condemn the Iranian regime’s actions in the strongest possible terms: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We condemn the Iranian regime’s actions in the strongest possible terms: UK statement at the UN Security Council

15 January 2026 - 21:55 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting o...

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The UK stands ready to work to advance the Secretary-General’s UN80 reform initiative: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly

The UK stands ready to work to advance the Secretary-General’s UN80 reform initiative: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly

15 January 2026 - 20:36 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Simon Thomas, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the UN General Assembly....

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Major boost to pool of skilled former military personnel called upon in crises as UK strengthen preparedness

Major boost to pool of skilled former military personnel called upon in crises as UK strengthen preparedness

15 January 2026 - 18:35 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The Armed Forces Bill will grow the pool of former Service personnel who Defence could draw on in times of crisis, in a ...

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New Defence Housing Service to transform housing for forces families as Armed Forces Bill backs those who serve

New Defence Housing Service to transform housing for forces families as Armed Forces Bill backs those who serve

15 January 2026 - 18:34 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

New Defence Housing Service to be put into law, turbocharging biggest renewal of military housing in a generation...

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OSCE Chair-in-Office presents priorities for 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

OSCE Chair-in-Office presents priorities for 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

15 January 2026 - 16:40 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland thanks Federal Councillor Cassis for presenting Switzerland's priorities as OSCE Chair-in-Office, and...

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Infected Blood Memorial Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday 19 May 2026

Infected Blood Memorial Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday 19 May 2026

15 January 2026 - 15:35 News Story

Infected Blood Memorial Committee

There will be a national service of remembrance at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the infected blood community. This will be o...

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TRA investigates creamy/white limestone from Portugal

TRA investigates creamy/white limestone from Portugal

15 January 2026 - 15:01 Press Release

Trade Remedies Authority

The TRA has opened a new anti-subsidy investigation into imports of creamy/white limestone from Portugal, following an a...

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SFO Director announces retirement

SFO Director announces retirement

15 January 2026 - 14:02 News Story

Serious Fraud Office

Nick Ephgrave, the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, will retire in the Spring....

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CMA requires Aramark to sell Entier after finding competition concerns

CMA requires Aramark to sell Entier after finding competition concerns

15 January 2026 - 12:01 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

Aramark’s purchase of Entier found to harm competition in the UK for offshore catering services....

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Trustee appointed to the Natural History Museum Board

Trustee appointed to the Natural History Museum Board

15 January 2026 - 12:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Prime Minister has appointed Sally MacGregor to the board of the Natural History Museum for a term of 4 years from 1...

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Greater and faster?compensation?for Windrush victims

Greater and faster?compensation?for Windrush victims

15 January 2026 - 11:21 News Story

Home Office

Thousands of people affected by the Home Office Windrush scandal will see greater compensation and claims processed quic...

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Manchester man sentenced for assaulting Fisheries Officer

Manchester man sentenced for assaulting Fisheries Officer

15 January 2026 - 10:57 Press Release

Environment Agency

Thomas Hodkinson struck an officer with a broken fishing rod. Prosecution is a warning that threatening and abusive beha...

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Lowering chemical hazards across Sellafield

Lowering chemical hazards across Sellafield

15 January 2026 - 10:20 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

We’ve taken a major step to reduce hazardous chemicals across Sellafield and lower our overall site risk. ...

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New Aviation Ambassadors announced to inspire future pilots, engineers and air traffic controllers

New Aviation Ambassadors announced to inspire future pilots, engineers and air traffic controllers

15 January 2026 - 10:17 Press Release

Department for Transport

Our 10 new Aviation Ambassadors will help encourage more young people to see the UK aviation sector as a place where the...

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CMA launches review of its approach to merger efficiencies

CMA launches review of its approach to merger efficiencies

15 January 2026 - 10:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

Call for evidence launched as CMA merger efficiencies review gets underway....

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Honeybourne III report and safety flyer published

Honeybourne III report and safety flyer published

15 January 2026 - 10:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Fatal injury to a deckhand following a chain failure on the scallop dredger Honeybourne III (PD905) 16 nautical miles so...

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From Crawley to Côte d'Ivoire: West Sussex firm wins multi-million-pound contract with government-backed finance

From Crawley to Côte d'Ivoire: West Sussex firm wins multi-million-pound contract with government-backed finance

15 January 2026 - 09:31 Press Release

UK Export Finance

Rainbo Supplies & Services continues to grow its portfolio of African clients with backing by UK Export Finance and Lond...

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Regulator of Social Housing 2025 Global Accounts published

Regulator of Social Housing 2025 Global Accounts published

15 January 2026 - 09:30 Press Release

Regulator of Social Housing

Record spend on existing social homes forecast to rise further, even as landlords continue to invest significantly in ne...

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GAD secures place on LGPS procurement framework

GAD secures place on LGPS procurement framework

15 January 2026 - 09:04 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

GAD is reappointed to LGPS framework for specialist consultancy services following competitive tender, offering independ...

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Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people

Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people

15 January 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Sick and disabled people will have more opportunities to move into work following the overhaul of a scheme that will boo...

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Foreign Secretary statement on the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza

Foreign Secretary statement on the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza

15 January 2026 - 00:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary statement on the commitment to move to Phase 2 of the Peace Plan and the announcement of the Palestini...

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Russia’s reckless missile attacks expose its ongoing obstruction of peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s reckless missile attacks expose its ongoing obstruction of peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

15 January 2026 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s latest missile and drone barrage, including its use of an intermediate range ballis...

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New homes boost for Yorkshire as family-run housebuilder agrees “game changer” loan with Homes England

New homes boost for Yorkshire as family-run housebuilder agrees “game changer” loan with Homes England

15 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Homes England

Yorkshire Homes secures SME Accelerator loan – designed to help small and medium-sized developers build more homes, more...

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