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Cross government roundtable explores climate scenarios

Cross government roundtable explores climate scenarios

Friday, 24 July 2026

GAD and the IFoA brought together 8 government organisations in London Climate Action Week to explore climate scenarios and strengthen resilient polic...

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Mock trial builds understanding of civil litigation process

Mock trial builds understanding of civil litigation process

Friday, 24 July 2026

CNC's Legal Services hosted a mock civil trial, giving officers and partners practical insight into court proceedings, evidence and legal decision-mak...

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All aboard for summer

All aboard for summer

Thursday, 23 July 2026

Alongside government’s Great British Summer Savings campaign, more people can travel for less this summer with discounts available across all publicly...

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Supporting Stability and Resilience in Kyrgyzstan: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026

Supporting Stability and Resilience in Kyrgyzstan: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026

Thursday, 23 July 2026

The UK welcomed the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek’s work supporting Kyrgyzstan’s stability, resilience and development. The Office’s contributions ...

ASEAN UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo Pacific: Advancing Together

ASEAN UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo Pacific: Advancing Together

Thursday, 23 July 2026

ASEAN-UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific: Advancing Together ...

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MOD awards £20 million contract to develop hypersonic capability

MOD awards £20 million contract to develop hypersonic capability

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has awarded a contract to develop a hypersonic target, strengthening UK and allied missile defence capabil...

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Business Secretary: “I'm backing investment and innovation to power good growth in every corner of the UK”

Business Secretary: “I'm backing investment and innovation to power good growth in every corner of the UK”

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

New Business Secretary at Farnborough International Airshow to set out stall to go further and faster for growth by commercialising science and innova...

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UK House Price Index for May 2026

UK House Price Index for May 2026

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....

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Statement from Ed Miliband on his appointment as Foreign Secretary

Statement from Ed Miliband on his appointment as Foreign Secretary

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Ed Miliband outlined his priorities following his appointment as Foreign Secretary on 20 July 2026...

Current inspections

Current inspections

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication....

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Canada joins next generation fighter jet programme as first Observer Nation

Canada joins next generation fighter jet programme as first Observer Nation

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

One of the world’s most ambitious defence and industrial partnerships ?is?even?stronger? as the UK,?Italy ?and Japan welcome Canada ?to ?the Global Co...

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Construction begins on new Army facilities at Tidworth and Warminster

Construction begins on new Army facilities at Tidworth and Warminster

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Construction has begun at Tidworth and Warminster to deliver new and improved facilities or military personnel while enhancing operational efficiency....

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National Drought Group steps up response after third heatwave

National Drought Group steps up response after third heatwave

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Parts of southern, central, and eastern England move closer to drought status ...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer....

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Hundreds of new military family homes complete as MOD moves forward on fixing Armed Forces housing

Hundreds of new military family homes complete as MOD moves forward on fixing Armed Forces housing

Monday, 20 July 2026

Hundreds of new military family homes have been completed at a Gloucestershire barracks, as the MOD drives forward its plans to transform Armed Forces...

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UK Maritime Innovation Hub establishes role as focal point for maritime innovation

UK Maritime Innovation Hub establishes role as focal point for maritime innovation

Monday, 20 July 2026

Central role of UK Maritime Innovation Hub set out during first three months of operation....

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UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience

UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience

Monday, 20 July 2026

British businesses, universities and researchers will receive access to more than £62 million in government funding to develop homegrown space technol...

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Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building

Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Thousands of new homes and major infrastructure projects could be unblocked under plans being considered to reduce delays from legal challenges. ...

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European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement

European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement

Thursday, 16 July 2026

European security will be strengthened by a new UK-Estonia defence roadmap that will deepen military cooperation, strengthen NATO’s eastern flank and ...

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14 more areas to benefit from streamlined local services

14 more areas to benefit from streamlined local services

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Changes will simplify local government to unlock the path towards devolution and drive economic growth...

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MHRA delivers record performance as 2025 26 Annual Report and Accounts confirms growing global influence

MHRA delivers record performance as 2025 26 Annual Report and Accounts confirms growing global influence

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its 2025–26 Annual Report and Accounts highlighting a year of strong and ...

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First British made artillery barrels delivered to Ukraine

First British made artillery barrels delivered to Ukraine

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

First deliveries of British-made artillery barrels to Ukraine, under a £61 million contract supporting hundreds of UK jobs....

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HM Land Registry reports strong progress for customers

HM Land Registry reports strong progress for customers

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

HM Land Registry’s Annual Report 2025-26 highlights faster services, digital milestones and progress made towards a more efficient property market....

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Rachel Reeves Mansion House 2026 speech

Rachel Reeves Mansion House 2026 speech

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her third Mansion House speech on the evening of Tuesday 14 July 2026....

Risk of democratic interference added to National Risk Register

Risk of democratic interference added to National Risk Register

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Interference in democratic process and cyber attacks have been added to the National Risk Register ...

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CNC narrows gender pay gap to record low

CNC narrows gender pay gap to record low

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

The CNC has reduced its mean gender pay gap to 2.95%, outperforming policing and the wider public sector as it continues towards its 2035 target....

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Record £26 billion investment to transform UK naval bases' docking facilities and waterfront infrastructure

Record £26 billion investment to transform UK naval bases' docking facilities and waterfront infrastructure

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

MOD is investing £26 billion over ten years to modernise HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport and HMNB Portsmouth....

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Targeted support for North East clean energy project to create thousands of jobs and power Britain's green future

Targeted support for North East clean energy project to create thousands of jobs and power Britain's green future

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

A single Lead Environmental Regulator will make decision-making easier for the Port of Tyne’s Clean Energy Park, unleashing growth across the North Ea...

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Millions of unpaid carers to get recognition and earlier support

Millions of unpaid carers to get recognition and earlier support

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

First ever cross-government action plan to support unpaid carers published....

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Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry

Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry

Monday, 13 July 2026

The UK music industry will benefit from a range of new powers and investment as the government unveils a new long-term plan to back the sector....

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