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Appointment of Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports

Appointment of Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports

21 May 2024 - 10:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the appointment of Admiral Sir George Zambellas GCB, DSC, ADC, DL, as Lord Warden and Admiral of t...

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PM remarks in Austria: 21 May 2024

PM remarks in Austria: 21 May 2024

21 May 2024 - 09:36 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's remarks ahead of a bilateral meeting with Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Vienna, Austria....

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Don’t lose out – extend Child Benefit for your 16 to 19 year old

Don’t lose out – extend Child Benefit for your 16 to 19 year old

21 May 2024 - 08:54 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

How to claim Child Benefit if your child is continuing in further education after their GCSEs....

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Joint Statement between UK and Austria: 21 May 2024

Joint Statement between UK and Austria: 21 May 2024

21 May 2024 - 08:34 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Today [Tuesday 21 May] Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to his counterpart Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Austria on tackli...

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Government secures future of UK Youth Parliament

Government secures future of UK Youth Parliament

21 May 2024 - 08:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Government appoints the National Youth Agency as the new body to run the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) for 2024/25 ...

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Defendants that caused fires that raged for days are sentenced

Defendants that caused fires that raged for days are sentenced

21 May 2024 - 05:33 Press Release

Environment Agency

Some 6 defendants who repeatedly ignored Environment Agency advice about waste storage have been sentenced following an ...

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British AI pioneers share £1 million in prizes as government unveils inaugural Manchester Prize finalists

British AI pioneers share £1 million in prizes as government unveils inaugural Manchester Prize finalists

21 May 2024 - 05:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ten teams from across the country have been chosen as finalists of the inaugural Manchester Prize. ...

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Planning red tape slashed for farmers

Planning red tape slashed for farmers

20 May 2024 - 23:01 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Planning rules coming into force today make it easier to convert unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops and gy...

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Historic first as companies spanning North America, Asia, Europe and Middle East agree safety commitments on development of AI

Historic first as companies spanning North America, Asia, Europe and Middle East agree safety commitments on development of AI

20 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

New commitments to develop AI safely have been agreed with 16 AI tech companies spanning the globe....

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UK and Qatar to work together on a pathway to peace in the Middle East and health and medical support for Palestinians

UK and Qatar to work together on a pathway to peace in the Middle East and health and medical support for Palestinians

20 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister for the Middle East Lord Ahmad visited Qatar yesterday [20 May] for discussions on the crisis in Gaza....

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Nationwide campaign to build the British workforce of the future

Nationwide campaign to build the British workforce of the future

20 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

The biggest ever drive to help employers unlock the talent across Britain will be at the heart of a new Government campa...

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AI technology to help cut cancer waiting lists

AI technology to help cut cancer waiting lists

20 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Game-changing AI technology will be rolled out to all radiography departments in England in a matter of weeks – backed b...

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Appointment of Interim Chair of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority

Appointment of Interim Chair of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority

20 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Cabinet Office

Sir Robert Francis has been appointed by the Government following the Infected Blood Inquiry's final report....

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Court capacity bolstered in and around Blackpool to get justice done

Court capacity bolstered in and around Blackpool to get justice done

20 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Those using courts in and near Blackpool are set to benefit from bolstered capacity and easier access to services, the g...

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Global leaders agree to launch first international network of AI Safety Institutes to boost cooperation of AI

Global leaders agree to launch first international network of AI Safety Institutes to boost cooperation of AI

20 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Nations commit to work together to launch international network to accelerate the advancement of the science of AI safet...

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Expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive offer for farmers published

Expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive offer for farmers published

20 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive offer from July will give the sector a clear path forward and boost farm business...

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Breaking new ground on welfare reform: growing the economy and changing lives

Breaking new ground on welfare reform: growing the economy and changing lives

20 May 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Department for Work and Pensions

Today I’m announcing that I have set up a new cross government ministerial taskforce to drive the further action we need...

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PM meeting with Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer: 21 May 2024

PM meeting with Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer: 21 May 2024

20 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

This morning [Tuesday 21 May] the Prime Minister met with Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer at the Federal Chancellery...

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Warring parties must fully comply with international humanitarian law and protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Warring parties must fully comply with international humanitarian law and protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

20 May 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflic...

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UK strengthens ties with Finland in vow to support Ukraine

UK strengthens ties with Finland in vow to support Ukraine

20 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and Finland have signed a strategic partnership declaring Russia as the most significant and direct threat to Eur...

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Children at heart of D-Day 80 with ultimate history lesson

Children at heart of D-Day 80 with ultimate history lesson

20 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

30 children visited 10 Downing Street and HMS Belfast for the ultimate D-Day history lesson, transported on a Second Wor...

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Secretary of State's speech on Antisemitism

Secretary of State's speech on Antisemitism

20 May 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Speech by Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities....

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Deal reached on interim Fiscal Framework for Northern Ireland

Deal reached on interim Fiscal Framework for Northern Ireland

20 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

HM Treasury

Fair deal delivers on commitment made within the Northern Ireland Executive’s restoration financial package....

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Home Office confirms changes to the EU Settlement Scheme

Home Office confirms changes to the EU Settlement Scheme

20 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Home Office

The changes will ensure that citizens can continue to prove their rights easily, and bring greater clarity for those req...

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UK overachieves another carbon emissions target and rejects rollover

UK overachieves another carbon emissions target and rejects rollover

20 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Surplus from the UK’s third carbon budget will not be carried forward – proving the UK's pragmatic approach to net zero ...

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Prime Minister announces new funding to stop the boats

Prime Minister announces new funding to stop the boats

20 May 2024 - 21:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet Austrian Chancellor Nehammer in Vienna today [Tuesday 21 May] to discuss illegal mi...

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We urge Israel to let humanitarian aid enter Gaza through all crossings, including by reopening Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council
This resolution was not a serious attempt to address the security of space: UK statement at the UN Security Council

This resolution was not a serious attempt to address the security of space: UK statement at the UN Security Council

20 May 2024 - 20:13 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Explanation of Vote by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on non-proliferation...

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We urge North Korea and Iran to cease all support to Russia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge North Korea and Iran to cease all support to Russia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

20 May 2024 - 15:28 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. ...

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Education Secretary speech at Education World Forum 2024

Education Secretary speech at Education World Forum 2024

20 May 2024 - 14:32 Speech

Department for Education

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan's address at the Education World Forum in London. ...

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