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Full-fibre broadband has reached 3,880 rural North Oxfordshire premises four months early through Project Gigabit, enhancing connectivity for homes and businesses in underserved villages.
The UK Home Secretary has launched a review of protective security for public figures and expanded police support amid rising threats, including harassment and intimidation.
Nineteen nations jointly condemned Iran’s alleged covert attacks, including an incident at RAF Fairford, and warned of consequences for state-backed hostile activities.
The UK Foreign Secretary condemned Iran’s alleged threats and announced sanctions against two Iranian nationals for facilitating hostile activities on behalf of the regime.
The UK Government will pilot virtual remand hearings and deploy specialist case coordinators to reduce court delays and speed up justice for victims.
The UK government launched a new online flood preparedness hub and set a target to protect 200,000 properties by 2029, investing £27.9 billion to reduce flood damage risks.
The UK provided a cocoa-processing machine to Solomon Islands social enterprise KOSI to boost local cocoa production, exports, and rural incomes.
The UK Prime Minister reaffirmed solidarity with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy amid recent attacks, pledging continued sanctions and energy ceasefire demands to ease global supply pressures.
The UK Food Standards Agency has issued an alert for businesses and consumers to withdraw and recall eggs from one Ukrainian supplier due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, linked to 36 cases in England.
The UK reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine, condemning Russia’s refusal of ceasefires and attacks on civilians, and pledges continued military and financial assistance alongside international partners.
The UK Permanent Representative to the UN highlights Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine, including civilian casualties and infrastructure strikes, amid calls for de-escalation.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has blocked the Drumcree parade for 2026 due to public safety risks, ending a prolonged dispute between the Portadown District Loyal Orange Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents.
The Prime Minister announced plans to devolve innovation funding to local leaders for the first time, aiming to spread growth and opportunity across all UK regions by leveraging regional strengths in science and...
The UK strongly condemned Houthi escalation in Yemen, citing civilian harm, regional threats, and violations of UN sanctions, while urging de-escalation and diplomacy.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to make the UK the world’s leading innovation nation, citing regional strengths and a £80bn research investment to drive growth and re-industrialisation.
The UK government has approved the Steeple Renewables Project, a 450MW solar farm with a 150MW battery storage system in Nottinghamshire, following a six-month public examination.
Minister Alison McGovern highlights a landmark review revealing rising mental distress among young people, particularly women, and calls for renewed support amid social media pressures and economic challenges.
Over 100 delegates from unions, employers, and civil society convened in Birmingham to shape priorities for the new Fair Work Agency, focusing on labour rights and market risks.
The Environment Agency has fully cleared 39,500 tonnes of illegal waste from Hoad’s Wood, a protected Kent site, as part of a government crackdown on waste crime.
Independent research shows Ofsted’s revised inspection approach is viewed as more respectful and collaborative by most education providers, though workload concerns persist.
Teenagers overwhelmingly support new vocational GCSEs combining practical and academic learning from age 14, aiming to challenge outdated stigma and address youth unemployment.
The UK government is consulting on extending Awaab’s Law to private renters, mandating faster repairs for hazards like damp and mould to protect over 5 million additional households.
The UK has opened its first dedicated business centre in Kyiv to strengthen industrial ties with Ukraine, offering UK firms a permanent base for partnerships and investment opportunities.
The UK Prime Minister and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met in Berlin to strengthen bilateral ties, address security threats, and explore deeper defence and migration cooperation.
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine during first visit, announcing £20 million in energy security funding and £34 million for heating and water ahead of winter.
UK retailers and online platforms face new pressure to halt irresponsible knife marketing and sales after two government-led summits on 8 October 2026.
The UK will rebrand its Jerusalem consulate as the UK Mission, Jerusalem, after Israel agreed not to close the mission, ensuring continued diplomatic presence and support for a two-state solution.
Near real-time petrol and diesel prices will appear on Google Maps for the first time, helping drivers locate cheaper fuel and save around £40 a year.
Homes England has named Digbeth Loc Studios as preferred partner to regenerate Fazeley Street in Birmingham into a creative and mixed-use neighbourhood, reinforcing the city’s growing status as a national creative hub.
The UK and Germany announced a new partnership to counter hybrid threats including cyber attacks and sabotage, formalised through the 2025 Kensington Treaty.