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A UK engineering firm has been awarded a £190 million contract to remove eight 800-tonne boilers at Dungeness A, accelerating decommissioning and reducing long-term site risks.
The UK government has announced new measures to protect more leaseholders from high costs of fixing building safety defects and to hold manufacturers accountable for unsafe products.
The UK government has approved the Great North Road Solar and Biodiversity Park, a major solar and battery storage project with up to 800MW capacity, following a six-month public examination process.
Princess Royal will attend the Commonwealth Agriculture Conference in Cape Town, promoting UK-South Africa agricultural ties and climate resilience.
The Chancellor announced five cost-of-living measures including higher mileage rates, Warm Homes loans, and reforms to Carer’s Allowance to ease household pressures ahead of the Budget.
The UK reaffirms its commitment to assisting Iraq, Kuwait, and the Tripartite Commission in resolving the fate of missing persons and property, emphasizing humanitarian efforts and sustained cooperation.
Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK reaffirm Russia as the primary threat to Euro-Atlantic security and outline plans to strengthen NATO through coordinated military and industrial efforts.
The UK urges continued protection of the UN’s 30-year Children and Armed Conflict mandate amid rising violations and evolving threats, including digital recruitment and drone attacks.
New Respect Orders empower police and councils in England and Wales to impose stricter penalties on repeat anti-social behaviour offenders, including bans, fines, and rehabilitation requirements.
Tunisian girls aged 15–18 can now shadow ambassadors after winning a competition co-organised by UK, Danish, Dutch and UN missions to mark International Day of the Girl.
Prime Minister pledges every rough sleeper will be offered a route off the streets by Christmas, backed by £432 million in new funding and a total investment of £874 million.
The UK and Canada will establish two complementary defence financing institutions to improve spending efficiency and strengthen collective defence capabilities through closer industrial and investment coordination.
Foreign ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, France, Germany, Italy and the UK met in Istanbul to discuss regional conflicts and maritime security, reaffirming commitment to diplomacy and UN-backed...
The UK Chancellor announced a £600m+ AI investment package to boost domestic firms, enhance public services, and strengthen national security against AI-related threats.
The UK government announced the AI Biosecurity Lab, backed by £300mn funding, to use AI for detecting biological threats and accelerating medical countermeasures, aiming to strengthen national and global biosecurity...
The UK and France conducted their first joint nuclear air exercise, with RAF Typhoons joining French Rafales in a simulated strike mission over the Mediterranean to enhance deterrence and interoperability.
The UK Prime Minister and Chile’s President discussed deepening bilateral ties in defence, trade, science, and cultural exchanges, including Falkland Islands self-determination.
The UK Prime Minister and US President Trump discussed Ukraine’s access to Starlink, energy collaboration including the Jackdaw project, Falklands development, and Middle East security during their call.
The UK’s MHRA has licensed deuruxolitinib (Leqselvi) for adults with severe alopecia areata, offering a twice-daily 8 mg tablet under prescription.
Thirty-two governments warn famine threatens Sudan unless aid access is immediately expanded and funding is scaled up to reach 19.5 million food-insecure people.
The UK government highlights heat networks as a key tool in the energy transition, aiming to expand their role in affordable, low-carbon heating while creating local jobs and reducing fossil fuel imports.
Chilean and UK officials and business leaders convened in London to advance trade, investment, and regulatory cooperation during ChileDay 2026.
The UK government announced measures to reduce administrative burdens and tariffs for businesses, aiming to save nearly £800 million annually and cut regulatory red tape by 25% by the end of Parliament.
The UK government will deploy military aircraft for aerial firefighting and invest £70 million to bolster wildfire resilience, including £45 million for new firefighter equipment and £25 million for peatland restoration.
The UK has reopened large-calibre gun barrel manufacturing at Telford Gun Hall, restoring a historic capability to produce artillery domestically for the first time in decades.
The UK Government announced new measures to resolve outstanding compensation schemes for postmasters harmed by the Horizon and Capture scandals, including new deadlines and independent reviews.
The UK’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate has updated its VMDS platform to streamline company responses and improve application tracking for veterinary medicine approvals.
The UK Prime Minister and Finland’s President discussed Ukraine’s security needs and UK-EU relations during a call on 21 October 2026.
The UK Prime Minister met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said in Downing Street to discuss bilateral ties, regional stability, and defence cooperation.
International experts met in London to address evolving chemical weapons threats at a conference hosted by the UK Ministry of Defence and Dstl, focusing on current challenges and future deterrence strategies.