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PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 13 February 2026

PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 13 February 2026

13 February 2026 - 19:47 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Munich Security Conf...

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New employer grant to boost quality in early years education

New employer grant to boost quality in early years education

13 February 2026 - 17:06 Press Release

Department for Education

A new package of support will help early years settings strengthen their workforce and improve outcomes for children fro...

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The UK welcomes the agreement reached between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces to bring an end to the fighting in North-East Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk

Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk

13 February 2026 - 16:16 Press Release

Environment Agency

The public is urged to remain vigilant...

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Enforcement appeals coming to the Appeal a planning decision service

Enforcement appeals coming to the Appeal a planning decision service

13 February 2026 - 15:07 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

Appellants and planning agents can soon submit enforcement appeals through the Planning Inspectorate's new digital servi...

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Students in England asked to sign up to SFE's 26/27 mailing list

Students in England asked to sign up to SFE's 26/27 mailing list

13 February 2026 - 14:32 News Story

Student Loans Company

Student Finance England mailing list launches for 25/26 academic year...

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Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities

Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities

13 February 2026 - 14:08 Speech

Competition and Markets Authority

Speech delivered by Emma Cochrane, Acting Executive Director, Consumer Protection at the Competition and Markets Authori...

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Funding boost for young people’s mental health services

Funding boost for young people’s mental health services

13 February 2026 - 14:07 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Early Support Hubs across England to receive a £7 million funding boost to bolster services for young people....

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

13 February 2026 - 13:49 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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Five new teams in Anglia to protect waterways from pollution

Five new teams in Anglia to protect waterways from pollution

13 February 2026 - 13:01 Press Release

Environment Agency

Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution including five new teams for the Anglian area....

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UK spends over £400 million on long-range weapons as cooperation scales up with European allies

UK spends over £400 million on long-range weapons as cooperation scales up with European allies

13 February 2026 - 13:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

UK will spend over £400 million this financial year on hypersonic and long-range weapons including joint projects with F...

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Seven new teams in the South East protect rivers from pollution

Seven new teams in the South East protect rivers from pollution

13 February 2026 - 12:52 Press Release

Environment Agency

Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution includes seven new teams for the South East...

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Bristol's apprentices celebrated as the future of the defence industry

Bristol's apprentices celebrated as the future of the defence industry

13 February 2026 - 12:20 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Defence apprentices celebrated for National Apprenticeship week as Defence Minister visits Babcock International to witn...

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New Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury appointed

New Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury appointed

13 February 2026 - 12:19 News Story

HM Treasury

Professor Brian Bell has been appointed as the new Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury and Head of the Government Eco...

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Hypersonic missiles development accelerated by new contract

Hypersonic missiles development accelerated by new contract

13 February 2026 - 12:08 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The development of the new hypersonic missiles will speed up thanks to a £12 million contract which will benefit British...

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7 new Trustees appointed to the National Museums Liverpool Board

7 new Trustees appointed to the National Museums Liverpool Board

13 February 2026 - 12:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed 7 new Trustees to the National Museums Liverpool Board...

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Secretary of State for Scotland visits Navantia in Methil

Secretary of State for Scotland visits Navantia in Methil

13 February 2026 - 11:58 News Story

Scotland Office

Visit marked one year of progress, new investment and a growing workforce...

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CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k for failure to comply with legal information notice

CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k for failure to comply with legal information notice

13 February 2026 - 11:04 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The CMA has imposed a £473,000 penalty on Euro Car Parks for failing to respond to a notice that legally required the co...

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Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England

Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England

13 February 2026 - 11:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Proposed sites include the first ever on the River Thames in London ...

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Children to be better protected from second-hand smoking and vaping

Children to be better protected from second-hand smoking and vaping

13 February 2026 - 10:27 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-f...

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Ofsted launches new QR code badges for promoting inspection findings

Ofsted launches new QR code badges for promoting inspection findings

13 February 2026 - 10:00 Press Release

Ofsted

Ofsted has today launched a new way for education providers to celebrate and share their inspection report cards with pa...

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Minister Lloyd speech at techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026

Minister Lloyd speech at techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026

13 February 2026 - 09:46 Speech

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke to techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026 on 10 February 2026....

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Connect Fund awards nine community projects over £80,000

Connect Fund awards nine community projects over £80,000

13 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

21 organisations have now received almost £500,000 in total for projects across the UK. ...

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20 million illegal erectile dysfunction pills seized as MHRA warns against risky online buys

20 million illegal erectile dysfunction pills seized as MHRA warns against risky online buys

13 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

People are urged to avoid risky online buys and protect their health, as the MHRA seizes over 4.4 million doses of unlic...

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Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards

Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards

12 February 2026 - 18:43 Speech

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds' speech on Food Security, Resilience & Standards: UK Agricultural Strategy in Europe...

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The government's response to the MAC's Seasonal Worker review

The government's response to the MAC's Seasonal Worker review

12 February 2026 - 17:24 News Story

Migration Advisory Committee

On 23 March 2023, the MAC launched a self-commissioned review into the Seasonal Worker route and this is the government'...

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Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force

Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force

12 February 2026 - 17:18 News Story

Home Office

Border Force and police seizures of ketamine and cannabis at all-time high and Border Force ramps up the return of forei...

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The UK fully supports the new government’s efforts to advance security, stability and prosperity for the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK fully supports the new government’s efforts to advance security, stability and prosperity for the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

12 February 2026 - 17:15 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

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The Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary have agreed by mutual consent the Cabinet Secretary will stand down

The Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary have agreed by mutual consent the Cabinet Secretary will stand down

12 February 2026 - 16:37 News Story

Cabinet Office

Sir Chris Wormald to stand down as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service ...

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Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice-Chair Resignation

Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice-Chair Resignation

12 February 2026 - 16:31 Press Release

Infected Blood Memorial Committee

Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice-Chair, Joan Edgington, steps down from her role. ...

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