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The United Kingdom remains steadfast in its commitment to media freedom around the world: UK statement at the UN

The United Kingdom remains steadfast in its commitment to media freedom around the world: UK statement at the UN

28 April 2026 - 13:29 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Letisha Lunin, UK Spokesperson and Counsellor, at the UN Committee on Information General Debate....

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Registered charity status: a social contract

Registered charity status: a social contract

28 April 2026 - 13:22 Speech

The Charity Commission

Dame Julia Unwin's first speech as Chair of the Charity Commission at the Civil Society Trustee Exchange in London. ...

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Legal Aid Provider Survey 2026

Legal Aid Provider Survey 2026

28 April 2026 - 12:39 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

We have launched a survey for all providers who currently hold a live legal aid contract. The survey opened on 27 April ...

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Rebuilding Britain for the new world: Liz Kendall’s speech at the Royal United Services Institute

Rebuilding Britain for the new world: Liz Kendall’s speech at the Royal United Services Institute

28 April 2026 - 12:21 Speech

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Royal United Services Ins...

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Precautionary?recall of antidepressant medication due to manufacturing error

Precautionary?recall of antidepressant medication due to manufacturing error

28 April 2026 - 11:03 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The MHRA?has?advised healthcare professionals to?stop supplying the affected?batch of Sertraline 100mg?and?return all re...

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Britain must secure greater control and leverage over AI to protect our national security in fractured world

Britain must secure greater control and leverage over AI to protect our national security in fractured world

28 April 2026 - 11:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

In a landmark speech, the Technology Secretary said there must be a “decisive move” towards backing more British tech co...

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Teenager turning 16?  Don't miss out on Child Benefit

Teenager turning 16? Don't miss out on Child Benefit

28 April 2026 - 09:23 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Parents of teenagers starting qualifying further education or training courses must extend their Child Benefit claim by ...

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MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences

MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences

28 April 2026 - 09:07 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The MHRA continues to speed up access to medicines for patients, increase efficiency of regulation and help to attract i...

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Update: Sale of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited (and associated companies)

Update: Sale of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited (and associated companies)

28 April 2026 - 07:00 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

The Official Receiver has completed the sale of the Lindsey Oil Refinery to Phillips 66 Limited. ...

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Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing

Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing

27 April 2026 - 23:02 News Story

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The government has confirmed it will bring forward further reforms to Right to Buy....

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This Treaty has?been a truly ?vital pillar of international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

This Treaty has?been a truly ?vital pillar of international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

27 April 2026 - 20:47 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the UN Gen...

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Southern Water admits sea pollution

Southern Water admits sea pollution

27 April 2026 - 18:41 Press Release

Environment Agency

Incidents off Kent coastline and others inland – company released sewage into water weeks after getting record £90 milli...

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We must step up efforts together to safeguard international waterways from disruption: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must step up efforts together to safeguard international waterways from disruption: UK statement at the UN Security Council

27 April 2026 - 16:39 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the UN Sec...

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

27 April 2026 - 15:05 News Story

Central Arbitration Committee

The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC....

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Welded tubes and pipes expiry review reaches initial findings

Welded tubes and pipes expiry review reaches initial findings

27 April 2026 - 15:02 Press Release

Trade Remedies Authority

The TRA has initially proposed that an anti-dumping measure on welded tubes and pipes from Belarus and China be extended...

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UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge

UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge

27 April 2026 - 14:18 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The UK government’s Sovereign AI is backing Ineffable Intelligence, co-investing with the British Business Bank to scale...

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PM speech at USDAW conference: 27 April 2026

PM speech at USDAW conference: 27 April 2026

27 April 2026 - 13:04 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister's speech at USDAW conference 2026....

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

27 April 2026 - 13:02 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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Launch of clinical trial reforms

Launch of clinical trial reforms

27 April 2026 - 11:05 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Patients in the UK to get access to new treatments faster and still safely under new clinical trial regulations coming ...

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VMD clarifies packaging requirements for general sales medicines

VMD clarifies packaging requirements for general sales medicines

27 April 2026 - 10:07 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

The VMD has published new guidance on packaging, pack size and product information requirements for products intended to...

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Latest updates: April 2026 newsletter

Latest updates: April 2026 newsletter

27 April 2026 - 09:31 News Story

Immigration Advice Authority

Our newsletter is published quarterly, and all stakeholders are welcome to sign up to receive the latest edition straigh...

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Four sentenced to prison for ruthless waste-dump operation across London

Four sentenced to prison for ruthless waste-dump operation across London

27 April 2026 - 09:22 Press Release

Environment Agency

Waste criminals get prison sentences following major Environment Agency investigation...

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Congratulations on results day for first cohort of seafarers taking digital assessments

Congratulations on results day for first cohort of seafarers taking digital assessments

27 April 2026 - 09:00 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Around 170 candidates were assessed in April 2026 through the new secure, web-based platform....

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New strategy sets out future of science and engineering capability across government

New strategy sets out future of science and engineering capability across government

27 April 2026 - 08:30 News Story

Government Science & Engineering Profession

A new strategy published today sets out how science and engineering expertise will continue to support decision making a...

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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 26 April 2026

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 26 April 2026

26 April 2026 - 14:13 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump this afternoon....

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UK-UAE joint statement, April 2026

UK-UAE joint statement, April 2026

25 April 2026 - 11:47 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement between UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Deputy Prime Minister and Fore...

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Conflict remains a leading cause of hunger: Minister Chapman speech at launch of 2026 Global Report on Food Crises

Conflict remains a leading cause of hunger: Minister Chapman speech at launch of 2026 Global Report on Food Crises

24 April 2026 - 15:37 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister for Development Jenny Chapman gave a speech at the high-level ceremony to launch the 2026 Global Report on Food...

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How we protected the UK and space in March 2026

How we protected the UK and space in March 2026

24 April 2026 - 12:00 News Story

National Space Operations Centre

This report was issued in April 2026 and covers the time period 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 inclusive....

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Entertainment on-demand for Armed Forces personnel at home and abroad

Entertainment on-demand for Armed Forces personnel at home and abroad

24 April 2026 - 10:05 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Members of the Armed Forces will soon have expanded access to media and entertainment, from top-flight sports like footb...

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NIO Launches Engagement for Change Fund to Empower Community and Voluntary Sector

NIO Launches Engagement for Change Fund to Empower Community and Voluntary Sector

24 April 2026 - 09:40 News Story

Northern Ireland Office

The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has today, Friday 24 April, launched the Engagement for Change Fund...

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