Report by OSCE Special Representative on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings: UK Statement

Thursday, 11 December 2025 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK reaffirms our thanks to Special Representative Dr Kari Johnstone for the work of her Office....

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Major potato pest eradicated from UK

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 11:41 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

The Colorado beetle, a major threat to potato crops, was found in Kent in 2023...

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Derby fraudster jailed after using Covid loan funds on share dealing platforms

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 10:17 The Insolvency Service Press Release

Jail for Bounce Back Loan fraudster ...

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Mapping opportunity: new Connectivity Tool launches to place sustainable transport at the heart of jobs, schools and vital services

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 10:03 Department for Transport Press Release

The tool scores places in England and Wales on how well connected they are to health services, education, shopping, leisure and workplaces....

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UK government backs first project at Grangemouth site

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 09:52 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Press Release

Grangemouth workers and the community will benefit from jobs and investment as UK government backs a new biotech project on the site....

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Agile. Accessible. Assertive: TRA welcomes Government steer

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 09:50 Trade Remedies Authority Press Release

The TRA has welcomed its first strategic steer from the UK Government. ...

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Stronger, faster trade defences for UK businesses

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 09:11 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

Government's first steer to the Trade Remedies Authority to make trade defence system simpler and faster for UK producers and manufacturers...

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Ofqual launches consultation to protect standards in on screen exams

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 00:01 Ofqual Press Release

Ofqual is today launching a 12-week public consultation on its proposed approach to regulating on-screen exams in GCSEs, AS and A levels. ...

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Support for children with SEND who are not in school is inconsistent, inspectorates warn

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 00:01 Ofsted Press Release

A report by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) finds that support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who do not attend school full-time is too inconsisten...

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AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 00:01 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

A new partnership with Google DeepMind will help to turn cutting-edge AI into real benefits for working people. ...

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PM call with the Coalition of the Willing: 11 December 2025

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 00:00 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister co-chaired a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing this afternoon. ...

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New funding to help small businesses cut their costs

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 00:00 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

Small businesses across the UK will benefit from new Government funding and support to help them invest in sustainability, to cut their operating costs and boost their business. ...

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Peace in Ukraine needs to be built on foundations that strengthen the rules that protect us all: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 00:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Deputy Ambassador James Ford highlights Ukraine’s constructive approach, condemns Russia’s ongoing aggression, and affirms the UK’s commitment to defending international law and supporting Ukraine’s s...

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National plan to halve long term rough sleeping and prevent homelessness

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 00:00 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

The National Plan to End Homelessness has been launched today, and will support the most vulnerable people in our society....

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GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX 300 completes Generic Design Assessment

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 00:00 Environment Agency Press Release

GDA process enables regulators to assess new nuclear power station designs at an early stage of the regulatory process and to provide confidence that these new designs can be constructed, operated and...

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£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 00:00 Department for Education Press Release

Around 50,000 specialist places to be created nationwide – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school....

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New national Child Protection Authority announced

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 00:00 Department for Education Press Release

Plans for a new Child Protection Authority unveiled as part of government strategy to protect children from predators and abuse....

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Endangered species seized in wildlife smuggling crackdown

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 00:00 Home Office News Story

Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species and illegal wildlife products as part of an intensive international operation to target criminal networks. ...

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New Homes England strategy to supercharge collaboration and accelerate delivery of new homes, sustainable?places?and local growth

Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 00:00 Homes England Press Release

Government’s housing and regeneration Agency sets out plans to deliver new homes, transform the housing market, support housing-led regeneration and drive innovation....

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