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Prime Minister appoints expert Cost of Living Champion

Prime Minister appoints expert Cost of Living Champion

Friday, 06 February 2026

The Prime Minister has directly appointed Lord Richard Walker as the Government’s Cost of Living Champion today....

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The meaningful participation of women in UN policing is an operational necessity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The meaningful participation of women in UN policing is an operational necessity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UN Peacekeeping Operations: ...

New Green Book to ensure that investment in all parts of the UK given a

New Green Book to ensure that investment in all parts of the UK given a "fair hearing"

Thursday, 05 February 2026

New guidance will support fairer and more balanced decisions on investment in every part of the country....

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PM remarks in Hastings: 5 February

PM remarks in Hastings: 5 February

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave remarks during a visit to Hastings....

Major local government shakeup in 14 areas opens for views

Major local government shakeup in 14 areas opens for views

Thursday, 05 February 2026

From Blackpool to Plymouth, 14 areas to be transformed as part of the once-in-a-generation reforms to local government...

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New 35 mile coastal path opens along Chichester Harbour

New 35 mile coastal path opens along Chichester Harbour

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Walkers gain access to stunning coastline between Hayling Island and East Head. New trail joins more than 210 miles of a continuous path on the south ...

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Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site in Minster

Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site in Minster

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site at Power Station Road in Minster, Isle of Sheppey. Access blocked to prevent further waste entering t...

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UK business factory linked to registration of thousands of companies for China based clients is shut down

UK business factory linked to registration of thousands of companies for China based clients is shut down

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Companies wound-up in the public interest following Insolvency Service investigations...

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Secretary of State keynote: UK Trade and Export Finance Forum

Secretary of State keynote: UK Trade and Export Finance Forum

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Speech delivered by the Business Secretary, the RT Hon Peter Kyle, at the 2026 UK Trade and Export Finance Forum....

Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan

Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer...

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UK exporters boost economy, as new study reveals major impact of export credit on UK industry

UK exporters boost economy, as new study reveals major impact of export credit on UK industry

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Oxford Economics study demonstrates the significant impact of UKEF's support on businesses and local supply chains. ...

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Nine Welsh neighbourhoods to be revitalised with £180 million

Nine Welsh neighbourhoods to be revitalised with £180 million

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Nine neighbourhoods at the heart of Welsh life have been named as the recipients of up to £20 million each in UK Government funding....

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Clean energy funding to be tied to stronger workers’ rights

Clean energy funding to be tied to stronger workers’ rights

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Offshore wind firms must sign up to a ‘Fair Work Charter’ to participate in government renewables auctions....

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New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater Cambridge

New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater Cambridge

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

A new consultation for a development corporation in Greater Cambridge has been launched today. ...

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Russia Prioritises Disinformation Over Energy Ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia Prioritises Disinformation Over Energy Ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, highlights Russia’s continued and deliberate disinformation in the OSCE. Russia’s failure to honour ev...

MOT fraudsters handed suspended sentences for untested vehicles

MOT fraudsters handed suspended sentences for untested vehicles

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

An MOT tester and mechanic have been ordered to do up to 300 hours of unpaid work and face prison if they reoffend after passing 223 vehicles they nev...

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Julia Prescot CBE appointed Chair of NISTA Council

Julia Prescot CBE appointed Chair of NISTA Council

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

New Chair brings extensive experience in infrastructure investment and delivery to leadership of expert body advising on NISTA's strategy and objectiv...

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West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery

West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Communities across the West Midlands will benefit from new high-skilled career opportunities after the government announced a new Transport and Infras...

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Tech Secretary: Barnsley can blaze a trail as UK's first Tech Town

Tech Secretary: Barnsley can blaze a trail as UK's first Tech Town

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

The Science and Technology Secretary has written an Op-Ed in the Yorkshire Post on Barnsley becoming the UK's first Tech Town....

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Tech giants meet disability sector to break down barriers at work

Tech giants meet disability sector to break down barriers at work

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Disabled people are set to benefit from the expertise of some of the world's tech giants to help make the workplace more accessible to them....

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Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer

Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments....

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Barnsley becomes UK’s first government backed Tech Town

Barnsley becomes UK’s first government backed Tech Town

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportuni...

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UK lenders step up with £11 billion push to back British businesses

UK lenders step up with £11 billion push to back British businesses

Monday, 02 February 2026

UK banks agree £11 billion?lending packages to?support small business?growth, particularly for small and mid-sized enterprises. ...

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Foreign Secretary sets out new cooperation on illegal migration from Horn of Africa on visit to Ethiopia

Foreign Secretary sets out new cooperation on illegal migration from Horn of Africa on visit to Ethiopia

Monday, 02 February 2026

Foreign Secretary sets out how she is strengthening FCDO action to tackle illegal migration on her first visit to Africa in the role. ...

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West Midlands Trains services transferred

West Midlands Trains services transferred

Sunday, 01 February 2026

West Midlands Trains services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO)....

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Billions in exports and investment deals secured as PM concludes visit to China

Billions in exports and investment deals secured as PM concludes visit to China

Friday, 30 January 2026

Billions of pounds worth of?export?and?investment?deals for the UK have been secured, as the Prime Minister wraps up his visit to China....

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18th century dog sculpture at risk of leaving the UK

18th century dog sculpture at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 30 January 2026

A temporary export bar has been placed on an 18th century terracotta sculpture of a dog by Anne Damer...

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Moving on

Moving on

Friday, 30 January 2026

After six years as the Traffic Commissioner for Wales, Victoria Davies has announced her resignation from the role to take up a new appointment, with ...

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

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

Friday, 30 January 2026

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

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London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership

London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership

Friday, 30 January 2026

From 1 February 2026, passengers who travel with London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will benefit from reliable and better-connected...

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