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Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Monday, 08 June 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to the AI Adoption Summit on Monday 8 June, 2026....

More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024

More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024

Friday, 05 June 2026

UK research organisations attract new wave of 10 leading international researchers, and new performance stats highlight UK’s progress as part of Horiz...

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Tate Board Appointments

Tate Board Appointments

Friday, 05 June 2026

The Prime Minister has reappointed Kwame Kwei-Armah and extended the terms for Anya Hindmarch, Danny Rimer and Lord Ed Vaizey...

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Mayors meet in York as “devolution revolution” delivers

Mayors meet in York as “devolution revolution” delivers

Friday, 05 June 2026

Mayors handed new powers under landmark Right to Request scheme, as more control is shifted to local leaders from Westminster...

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Member appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Member appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Thursday, 04 June 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Catherine Colloms as a Member of the Horserace Betting Levy Board for a term of 4 years. ...

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PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Mayors from across England will meet with the Prime Minister today (4 June) as the government accelerates its drive to kickstart growth and deliver fo...

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Major new package of support for young people announced with Kings Trust

Major new package of support for young people announced with Kings Trust

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The Government is backing The King’s Trust’s new youth opportunity initiative with £10 million of funding, launched today....

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Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The Universal United Kingdom Resort, one of the largest ever investments in the UK tourism sector, will employ thousands and entertain millions of peo...

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The Africa Debate 2026: Baroness Chapman's speech

The Africa Debate 2026: Baroness Chapman's speech

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Baroness Chapman gave a speech at The Africa Debate 2026, 'Results, reach and respect: a new era of partnership in Africa'....

10 million free breakfasts served in schools across country

10 million free breakfasts served in schools across country

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Over five million hours of childcare have been unlocked thanks to the government's Free Breakfast Club programme...

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Power of Youth Charter gives young people a voice in government

Power of Youth Charter gives young people a voice in government

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

DCMS becomes the first central Government department to sign the Power of Youth Charter...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer...

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Dawn Airey CBE appointed as Chair of Arts Council England

Dawn Airey CBE appointed as Chair of Arts Council England

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Dawn Airey CBE as Chair of Arts Council England for a term of 4 years starting on 1 ...

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Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science

Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Animal and Plant Health Agency's National Wildlife Management Centre marks landmark half century of protecting animal and human health...

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£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery

£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery

Friday, 22 May 2026

Major funding to support new PE and school sport, with targeted support to ensure all children can access equal opportunities for activity. ...

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On Fans' Side

On Fans' Side

Thursday, 21 May 2026

What the Football Governance Act means for you ...

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Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF

Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF

Thursday, 21 May 2026

UKREiiF brought together investors, developers and local leaders from across the country....

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (21 May) updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the war in Iran, and the action they...

Government steps in to back long term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries

Government steps in to back long term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The Government has announced new funding packages for the ceramics and chemicals sectors, worth £120 million and £350 million respectively....

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Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet

Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet

Thursday, 21 May 2026

From 25 June to 1 September 2026 the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals in restaurants and family leis...

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Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out

Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Families will enjoy discounted attractions and meals out this summer, with the launch of the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme to help ...

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Top Benefits of the UK Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA

Top Benefits of the UK Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Top Benefits of the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement  ...

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Leaking church roofs to be fixed and heritage buildings revitalised as applications open for £48 million of heritage funding

Leaking church roofs to be fixed and heritage buildings revitalised as applications open for £48 million of heritage funding

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Three heritage funds have opened for Expressions of Interest, including the new £92 million Places of Worship Fund, as well as the second rounds of th...

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Largest ever UK business delegation to the US launches Greater Together Los Angeles

Largest ever UK business delegation to the US launches Greater Together Los Angeles

Monday, 18 May 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall, will today lead a delegation of 250+ strong ...

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First Olympics in the North of England in government’s sights alongside stadium regeneration push

First Olympics in the North of England in government’s sights alongside stadium regeneration push

Saturday, 16 May 2026

Initial strategic assessment commissioned into potential bid for Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England in the 2040s ...

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Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union

Friday, 15 May 2026

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union...

Politics or Hollywood?

Politics or Hollywood?

Friday, 15 May 2026

A keynote speech by Jessica Lennard, CMA Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer, delivered at the W@CompetitionUK and SuperWomen of Colour event. ...

Andrew Figgures’ term extended as Trustee of the Imperial War Museum

Andrew Figgures’ term extended as Trustee of the Imperial War Museum

Thursday, 14 May 2026

The Prime Minister has extended the term of Lieutenant-General Andrew Figgures CB CBE FREng for 9 months, from 1 February 2026 to 31 October 2026...

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Michael Salter Church reappointed as Chair of the Horniman Museum

Michael Salter Church reappointed as Chair of the Horniman Museum

Thursday, 14 May 2026

The Secretary of State has reappointed Michael Salter-Church as Chair of the Horniman Museum and Gardens from 14 August 2026 to 13 August 2030...

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Shahpur Kabraji reappointed as Legal Trustee to the National History Museum

Shahpur Kabraji reappointed as Legal Trustee to the National History Museum

Thursday, 14 May 2026

The Prime Minister has reappointed Shahpur Kabaji as Legal Trustee of the National History Museum from 26 June 2026 to 25 June 2031...

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