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Twenty-four nations and the European Commission condemned Israel’s E1 West Bank settlement tenders, calling the plan illegal under international law and a threat to a two-state solution.
The UK urged all parties to uphold commitments under UNSC Resolution 2803, highlighting the need for phased IDF withdrawal, Hamas disarmament, and Palestinian-led governance reforms, while calling for unrestricted...
The UK will host a new international Countering Violent Extremism Hub to coordinate efforts with Five Eyes partners against online radicalisation and violent extremism, including a diversion programme for early...
The UK government has published a draft practice direction outlining new digital procedures for possession proceedings, set to launch in phases starting September 2026.
David Dinsmore will leave his role as Permanent Secretary for Government Communications on 30 September after leading a reform programme in communications strategy and structure.
The UK’s MHRA has identified increased wear and corrosion risks in certain cobalt-chrome modular neck hip replacements, advising clinical reviews for around 750 affected patients implanted between 2007 and 2019.
The UK Government will introduce world-first restriction zones for serious sexual and violent offenders in England and Wales from October, confining them to small areas to protect victims and allow greater freedom of...
The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has appointed Professor David Strain as its new Chief Medical Advisor, effective from late August 2024.
Louise Cantillon has been named the new British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn Islands, succeeding Iona Thomas OBE.
Sainsbury’s will provide 10,000 work experience and skills opportunities for young people across the UK over the next year, aiming to address barriers to employment and support those not in education, employment or...
The UK Chancellor announced new sanctions against Iran, aligning with US-led efforts to pressure the regime over its nuclear programme and regional destabilising actions.
The UK told the UN Security Council that conflict-driven denial of food, aid, and services—not scarcity—fuels today’s hunger crises, citing simultaneous famine declarations in Sudan and Gaza.
From 1 September 2026, the supervision exemption for regulated activity with children will be removed, expanding DBS check requirements for certain roles involving children.
The UK Certification Officer published decisions on trade union rule breaches, dismissed withdrawn complaints, and launched an online complaints system to modernise its processes.
The British Embassy in Asunción will host British Week 2026 from 15 to 23 August, marking a decade of cultural and economic exchanges in Paraguay. The event highlights British contributions across food, literature,...
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England, warning of increased health risks due to rising temperatures this week.
The UK Government has awarded £100,000 to a Belfast-based charity to train community representatives, particularly women, in advocacy and policy engagement to influence decision-making in Northern Ireland.
The DVLA’s Service Desk has become the first government organisation globally to earn 5-star World Class certification from the Service Desk Institute, recognising excellence in IT support and public sector service...
The UK Ministry of Justice has opened Phase III of the LawtechUK grant competition, offering up to £3.62 million to support legal technology innovation from November 2026 to March 2029.
The British Embassy in Santiago will present four studies on offshore wind development in Chile, offering recommendations to strengthen regulation, infrastructure, and local supply chains.
The UK expressed deep concern at the UN over reports of systematic ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees by Russian authorities, citing violations of international humanitarian law.
The UK Government will require multi-factor authentication for all DSCC Online users starting September 2026 to enhance account security, replacing shared accounts with individual logins.
The UK’s MHRA has advised immediate quarantine of medical devices supplied without required conformity markings, including products used in blood collection, surgery, and wound care.
The UK Environment Agency has started a £13 million flood scheme in Skinningrove, replacing Stone Row Bridge to end manual flood gate operations and protect over 100 homes by 2028.
The UK Ministry of Justice is accepting nominations for the honorary King’s Counsel Honoris Causa award until 18 September 2026, recognizing lawyers and legal academics for significant contributions to law or the...
The UK government is investing nearly £130 million to advance zero-emission vehicle technologies, supporting over 1,800 jobs and strengthening the automotive sector’s supply chain.
The UK government reappointed Annie Hampson and Katie Town as Theatres Trust trustees for six months from 13 September 2026, following governance compliance checks.
The UK government’s Chevening Scholarships programme is now accepting applications for 2026-27, offering fully funded master’s degrees and fellowships to Lebanese and Palestinian residents in Lebanon.
The UK government has appointed Alex Milward as HM Trade Commissioner for North America and HM Consul General to New York, effective August 2026, succeeding Oliver Christian MVO.
The UK Department for Education announced 2026-27 student loan interest rates and repayment thresholds, based on a Retail Price Index of 4.1%, with caps on certain plans.