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Overhaul of nuclear system to speed up building and cut costs

Overhaul of nuclear system to speed up building and cut costs

13 March 2026 - 07:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Plan to overhaul nuclear system will speed up building, strengthen national and energy security, and cut costs....

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Closer ties with Ireland are delivering for the UK in a volatile world, as leaders attend second UK-Ireland summit

Closer ties with Ireland are delivering for the UK in a volatile world, as leaders attend second UK-Ireland summit

13 March 2026 - 06:43 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Protecting working families in more turbulent times will underpin discussions at the second UK-Ireland Summit in Cork to...

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New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage

New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage

13 March 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

People across England and Wales can find out if they are due a government-backed broadband upgrade with new gigabit addr...

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New tool for families and schools to cut stigma of child poverty

New tool for families and schools to cut stigma of child poverty

13 March 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Education

Support for parents and teachers to help with important conversations about poverty in schools and at home...

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Regulation reset to fast-track homes, transport and clean energy

Regulation reset to fast-track homes, transport and clean energy

12 March 2026 - 22:30 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Major boost to sustainable development, as £100 million invested to speed up planning approvals...

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Home Secretary appoints interim chair

Home Secretary appoints interim chair

12 March 2026 - 16:48 News Story

Migration Advisory Committee

Home Secretary appoints Interim Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee, Dr Madeleine Sumption....

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Group of Experts on Belarus

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Group of Experts on Belarus

12 March 2026 - 15:58 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Experts on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambas...

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New anti-dumping measure on Chinese tin mill imposed

New anti-dumping measure on Chinese tin mill imposed

12 March 2026 - 15:49 News Story

Trade Remedies Authority

The UK Government has accepted the TRA’s recommendation to impose a new measure on imports of tin mill from China....

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OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on Georgia: Joint statement, March 2026

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on Georgia: Joint statement, March 2026

12 March 2026 - 15:42 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK, together with 23 other countries, calls on Georgia to reverse democratic backsliding and to implement in full th...

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Devon farmer convicted after slurry spill kills hundreds of fish 

Devon farmer convicted after slurry spill kills hundreds of fish 

12 March 2026 - 15:42 News Story

Environment Agency

Michael Wade was charged on two counts of illegal water discharge activity. He was fined £340 and is to pay costs of £4,...

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CMA steps up monitoring of petrol and diesel prices

CMA steps up monitoring of petrol and diesel prices

12 March 2026 - 15:40 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

Greater scrutiny of prices paid at the pump in light of the conflict in the Middle East....

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The UK remains committed to finding a lasting and sustainable solution that ensures Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains committed to finding a lasting and sustainable solution that ensures Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon: UK statement at the UN Security Council

12 March 2026 - 15:28 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting ...

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Commemorating the victims of the Armed Conflict on the Nistru River: UK statement to the OSCE

Commemorating the victims of the Armed Conflict on the Nistru River: UK statement to the OSCE

12 March 2026 - 15:24 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

On the 34th anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict on the Nistru River, UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador Jam...

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Tips on cheaper days out for families this English Tourism Week, as Government celebrates the industry’s economic impact

Tips on cheaper days out for families this English Tourism Week, as Government celebrates the industry’s economic impact

12 March 2026 - 15:20 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Tourism Minister hosts UK industry leaders at 10 Downing Street to mark English Tourism Week...

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New measures to protect candidates ahead of local elections

New measures to protect candidates ahead of local elections

12 March 2026 - 14:40 News Story

Home Office

Police will be better equipped to protect candidates from harassment and intimidation under new measures announced ahead...

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

12 March 2026 - 13:24 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

12 March 2026 - 13:12 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights ...

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Foreign Secretary touches down in the Gulf to demonstrate support for regional allies facing Iranian aggression

Foreign Secretary touches down in the Gulf to demonstrate support for regional allies facing Iranian aggression

12 March 2026 - 12:25 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper travels to Saudi Arabia to show UK support for regional allies as they defend themselves...

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Greater certainty for British businesses as national security investment rules refined

Greater certainty for British businesses as national security investment rules refined

12 March 2026 - 12:19 Press Release

Cabinet Office

Mandatory investment screening rules will be refined to provide greater clarity for British businesses and ensure the UK...

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Scotland set for skills and innovation boost as £50 million defence growth deal unveiled

Scotland set for skills and innovation boost as £50 million defence growth deal unveiled

12 March 2026 - 12:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Scotland’s?crucial role in UK defence is to be boosted,?as?Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard?and...

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Board Member appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Board Member appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

12 March 2026 - 12:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Kate Sayer as Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee to t...

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The £1.4bn opportunity: How reclassification can transform healthcare, improve access to medicines and enable growth

The £1.4bn opportunity: How reclassification can transform healthcare, improve access to medicines and enable growth

12 March 2026 - 11:34 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Expanding medicine reclassification could improve access to treatments, empower self-care, and reduce pressure on NHS se...

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VOA integration with HMRC

VOA integration with HMRC

12 March 2026 - 11:12 News Story

Valuation Office Agency

Information about integration on 1 April 2026....

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UK support for OCEEA priorities on Ukraine, governance and climate security: UK statement to the OSCE

UK support for OCEEA priorities on Ukraine, governance and climate security: UK statement to the OSCE

12 March 2026 - 11:04 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, welcomes the OCEEA’s work amid the impact of Russia’s aggression aga...

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Russia’s war is a driver of global instability: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s war is a driver of global instability: UK statement to the OSCE

12 March 2026 - 10:23 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, underscores that Russia’s illegal aggression against Ukraine continu...

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We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles

We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles

12 March 2026 - 10:23 News Story

Government Office for Science

Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making....

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Natural flood management aims to protect Suffolk road & wildlife

Natural flood management aims to protect Suffolk road & wildlife

12 March 2026 - 10:14 Press Release

Natural England

Flooding on the B1127 between Wrentham and Southwold is set to reduce thanks to a new drainage system installed by Natur...

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Appointment of 3 legally qualified members of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee

Appointment of 3 legally qualified members of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee

12 March 2026 - 10:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments of James Willan KC, James Egan and Gregory Cox as members of the Civil...

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Ex-LCF CEO and wife admit to multiple breaches of court order

Ex-LCF CEO and wife admit to multiple breaches of court order

12 March 2026 - 09:57 Press Release

Serious Fraud Office

SFO action results in Michael and Debbie Thomson held in contempt....

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New Ofsted report warns of barriers to academic progress for children in care, despite positive work of schools and colleges

New Ofsted report warns of barriers to academic progress for children in care, despite positive work of schools and colleges

12 March 2026 - 09:30 Press Release

Ofsted

A new Ofsted report, published today, describes the challenges some schools and colleges face in supporting children in ...

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