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UK and France seek views on commercial cyber intrusion industry practices

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and France are launching this private consultation under the Pall Mall Process, an international and multistakeho...

Holocaust Memorial Day 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Deputy Ambassador James Ford warns of rising antisemitism across the OSCE region, which undermines our collective securi...

Russia’s war was driven by its own deliberate choices: UK statement to the OSCE

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland sets out the facts demonstrating that Russia’s war resulted from Moscow’s deliberate decisions, not a...

New and upgraded grassroots sport facilities to get Wales active

64 community projects across Wales are benefitting in a new boost for grassroots sport facilities by the UK Government. ...

Prime Minister unlocks new opportunities for British businesses in China

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

UK businesses will have more opportunities to grow and expand into the Chinese market, bolstering growth and supporting ...

Tuberculosis notifications in England stabilise in 2025

UK Health Security Agency

UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment....

Minister McDonald speech at ADS annual dinner 2026

Department for Business and Trade

Industry Minister Chris McDonald's speech at the ADS Annual Dinner, 27 January 2026....

Beyond the headlines: why record lows are only half the story

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board (YJB) explores the Youth Justice Annual Statistics f...

Opportune report and safety flyer published

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Flooding and foundering of a stern trawler approximately 36 nautical miles east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland. ...

Record lows in Youth Justice Annual Statistics 2024-25

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

New statistics show record lows in children entering the justice system and in custody. Yet court delays and the high u...

RSH removes two officers from Allnutt Mill Housing Co-operative's committee

Regulator of Social Housing

The Regulator of Social Housing has removed two officers from the provider's committee ...

PM meeting with President Xi Jinping of China: 29 January 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing today. ...

New North Sea board launched to drive a fair and prosperous transition

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

New board of experts to drive forward the government's plan for a prosperous and sustainable future in the North Sea...

More than 3,400 jobs and targeted support for local communities to help tackle the cost of living as Lanarkshire named latest AI Growth Zone

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Scotland will host a new AI Growth Zone in Lanarkshire, supporting more than 3,400 jobs and helping drive economic growt...

UK-China border security deal to help disrupt small boat supply lines

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

People smuggling gangs will be dealt a further blow with the Prime Minister expected to launch a border security agreeme...

Minister Pollard speech at ADS Annual Dinner 2026

Ministry of Defence

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, delivered a keynote speech at the ADS Annual Dinner. ...

The UK remains committed to supporting implementation of Resolution 2803 and forging a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza....

MHRA issues new guidance for people using mental health apps and technologies

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

New online resources will help the public, parents, carers and health, social care and education professionals understan...

Demolition of UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem: joint statement

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement by the foreign ministers of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal,...

Liz Kendall’s speech at Bloomberg

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Bloomberg on Wednesday 28...

Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-Italian Republic Bilateral Justice Relationship

Ministry of Justice

The United Kingdom and Italy reaffirm their close bilateral relationship and shared ambition to strengthen justice coope...

Search for Britain’s next defence unicorn kicks off with new £20 million fund

Ministry of Defence

New routes for small businesses into Defence with £7.5 Billion investment into the defence sector....

Low Pay Commission regional visits 2026

Low Pay Commission

The Low Pay Commission is calling for employers and workers to meet with us to discuss the National Living Wage....

Could sleep app data help identify respiratory disease trends in England?

UK Health Security Agency

UKHSA and Sleep Cycle launch a research study focusing on how coughing and sleep-related signals can support earlier det...

ACMD announces decision on the classification of ketamine

Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has today (28 January 2026) published its updated harms assessment of...

Government saves 300 jobs on the Isle of Wight

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Government intervention alongside investment from Vestas has saved over 300 jobs at their Isle of Wight factory....

£30 million boost for coastal communities adapting to eroding shores

Environment Agency

New Coastal Adaptation Pilots to help England's most at-risk coastal areas prepare for climate change....

Loughborough director who transferred funds to Montenegro account despite owing millions to HMRC is disqualified

The Insolvency Service

Paul?Bresnihan signed an undertaking disqualifying him from being a director for seven years – his company owes HMRC mor...

CMA proposes package of measures to improve Google search services in UK

Competition and Markets Authority

Measures are first to be consulted on under the digital markets competition regime....

RSH publishes ten regulatory judgements

Regulator of Social Housing

RSH has published regulatory judgements as part of its inspection and stability check programmes...