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A £700,000 grant will fund a new excavation at Flag Fen, a Bronze Age site near Peterborough, to preserve its 3,500-year-old timber causeway and platform threatened by groundwater changes.
Bereaved military families can travel free on UK trains to Remembrance events on 7–8 November 2026, removing financial barriers to attendance.
The UK reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism at the UN Security Council, marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks and highlighting ongoing counter-terrorism efforts globally.
The UK backed a short extension of UN sanctions on Sudan to allow further negotiations on aligning measures with the evolving conflict and protecting civilians amid ongoing violence.
English Whisky has been granted protected Geographical Indication status, formally recognising it as a distinct whisky category alongside Scotch, Welsh and Irish whiskies.
The UK Government has acquired ten new works by eight artists from Yorkshire and the East of England for the Government Art Collection, to be displayed in embassies and government buildings worldwide as part of the Art...
A passenger train narrowly avoided collision with a telehandler at a user-worked crossing in North Yorkshire after the vehicle driver followed crossing procedures.
Ground investigations along Ventnor’s coastline begin mid-September to assess erosion risks and inform coastal defence plans, with temporary access restrictions planned.
The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has launched a call for proposals to fund the Albania Reintegration Partnership, aiming to support returning Albanian nationals.
The UK underscores at the OSCE forum the need for responsible governance and multistakeholder cooperation to harness frontier technologies while addressing hybrid threats and supporting Ukraine’s recovery amid Russia’s...
AUKUS partners rejected IAEA Board claims questioning Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine programme, affirming full compliance with NPT and safeguards.
The UK condemned Houthi attacks in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, calling for an immediate ceasefire and urging the group to re-engage in peace talks.
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith outlined plans to expand higher education participation and strengthen local economic ties during a speech to Universities UK.
Four nations urge Iran to restore full cooperation with the IAEA after a year of non-compliance with nuclear safeguards, citing blocked inspections and unresolved access issues.
The UK told the UN Security Council that Iran’s nuclear escalation and non-compliance require full implementation of existing sanctions and IAEA access to verify its programme.
The UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury reaffirmed the government’s commitment to private capital as a driver of growth, innovation, and job creation, positioning the sector as central to the UK’s economic future.
Lindy Cameron has been appointed Permanent Under-Secretary at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, becoming its first female leader.
The UK government is recruiting an IT Operations & Service Management Lead to oversee critical IT services supporting regulatory, scientific and business functions within the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
The UK Government reports its Connect to Work programme has helped thousands of disabled people and those with health conditions into employment, with a national rollout by July 2026.
An independent commission of NHS doctors and global experts has published recommendations to accelerate the safe adoption of AI in healthcare, following the largest public consultation on AI regulation in the UK to date.
The UK Education Secretary convened a summit in Manchester to involve local leaders in shaping education reforms aimed at improving technical and academic pathways for young people.
The UK Armed Forces honoured King Harald V of Norway at his Oslo funeral, reflecting his lifelong ties to British military institutions.
UK Defence Minister Luke Pollard outlined plans to accelerate military innovation and strengthen deterrence through closer collaboration with industry and private finance at a Mansion House event.
UK-Angola Investment Forum highlights partnership on growth, shared challenges, and economic transformation beyond oil, with UK expertise in finance and infrastructure.
The UK Department for Transport appointed two new non-executive board members to strengthen governance and provide independent oversight.
The UK government has launched its first dedicated Class Unit to address entrenched inequality and child poverty, replacing the Social Mobility Commission as part of a broader reform of arm’s length bodies.
The Disclosure and Barring Service will lower fees for checks and the Update Service starting 5 October 2026, following annual review and approval by multiple government bodies.
The UK introduces new sanctions legislation targeting Iran’s nuclear programme and related activities, expanding trade bans and financial restrictions to curb proliferation risks and hostile behaviour.
The UK announced new measures targeting illegal West Bank settlements and trade linked to them, alongside sanctions on Iran, to uphold the two-state solution and address rising settler violence.
United Utilities Water Limited was fined £964,225 for sewage spills into the Irish Sea, impacting bathing waters and tourism along the Fylde Coast.