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UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027

UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027

15 April 2026 - 13:30 Press Release

Department for Education

Thousands across the UK set to benefit from re-opening of the historic Erasmus+ programme...

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Chancellor drives global push for ‘responsive and responsible’ international action in face of war

Chancellor drives global push for ‘responsive and responsible’ international action in face of war

15 April 2026 - 13:12 News Story

HM Treasury

The Chancellor has coordinated a joint statement with international counterparts calling for a co?ordinated response to ...

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Joint Statement from Finance Ministers on the Middle East: 15 April 2026

Joint Statement from Finance Ministers on the Middle East: 15 April 2026

15 April 2026 - 13:12 Press Release

HM Treasury

Joint statement from the Finance Ministers of the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Sweden, Netherlands, Finland, Spain,...

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Road vehicle incursion at York Street, Belfast

Road vehicle incursion at York Street, Belfast

15 April 2026 - 13:02 News Story

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

Investigation into a near miss between a train and a heavy goods vehicle near York Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 20...

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Fixing the foundations: government fund to fix England's bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open

Fixing the foundations: government fund to fix England's bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open

15 April 2026 - 12:18 Press Release

Department for Transport

Funding will help local councils with cost of fixing England's aging road infrastructure....

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Defending against biological threats: UKDI launches Biosecurity Frontiers competition

Defending against biological threats: UKDI launches Biosecurity Frontiers competition

15 April 2026 - 11:57 News Story

UK Defence Innovation

This competition seeks innovations to strengthen the UK's ability to detect, prevent and respond to biological risks...

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

15 April 2026 - 11:13 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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

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Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges

Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges

15 April 2026 - 10:52 Press Release

Department for Education

19 new Technical Excellence Colleges will equip young people with the high-level technical skills needed to access well-...

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SIA launches consultation on section 12 guidance for Martyn’s Law

SIA launches consultation on section 12 guidance for Martyn’s Law

15 April 2026 - 10:38 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

The Security Industry Authority has today (15 April 2026) launched a public consultation on its draft section 12 statuto...

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Work begins on Severn Stoke flood scheme

Work begins on Severn Stoke flood scheme

15 April 2026 - 10:32 Press Release

Environment Agency

Construction is to begin on a new flood defence scheme at Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, reducing flood risk to homes, bu...

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Development Consent Granted for Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm

Development Consent Granted for Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm

15 April 2026 - 10:02 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Development consent approved by Secretary of State. ...

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Council tax shake-up to protect the most vulnerable households

Council tax shake-up to protect the most vulnerable households

15 April 2026 - 09:45 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

More time for vulnerable people to pay their bill after missing one month’s payment...

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How to seize the growing opportunities of AI and technology ahead
Regulator launches inquiry into Liverpool charity and freezes bank accounts

Regulator launches inquiry into Liverpool charity and freezes bank accounts

15 April 2026 - 09:30 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Dovecot and...

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Victims of workplace abuse will no longer be silenced

Victims of workplace abuse will no longer be silenced

15 April 2026 - 09:29 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Consultation on new rules to stop employers using NDAs to cover up workplace abuse...

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Update: Speciality Steel UK Limited

Update: Speciality Steel UK Limited

15 April 2026 - 09:21 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

The Official Receiver has announced a period of exclusivity with a preferred bidder for the company....

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Better flood protection target exceeded

Better flood protection target exceeded

15 April 2026 - 09:08 Press Release

Environment Agency

New flood defences already operational,?protecting homes through wet months?and set to help prevent an estimated £10 bil...

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Churches Conservation Trust: 15th April 2026

Churches Conservation Trust: 15th April 2026

15 April 2026 - 09:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the nomination of the Chair and Trustees of the Board of the Churches Conservation Trust....

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Appointment of the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland: 15 April 2026

Appointment of the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland: 15 April 2026

15 April 2026 - 09:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the re-appointment of Lady Elish Frances Margaret Angiolini LT, DBE, KC, as His Majesty’s Lord Hig...

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UK announces biggest ever drone package for Ukraine to push back Putin

UK announces biggest ever drone package for Ukraine to push back Putin

15 April 2026 - 08:34 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Biggest ever UK drone package for Ukraine announced, including more than 120,000 drones, supplying cutting-edge battlefi...

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RSH publishes six regulatory judgements including C4 for council

RSH publishes six regulatory judgements including C4 for council

15 April 2026 - 08:30 Press Release

Regulator of Social Housing

The Regulator of Social Housing has published six regulatory judgements, including a C4 for Basildon Borough Council...

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

15 April 2026 - 08:18 News Story

Central Arbitration Committee

The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC....

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UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south?west coast

UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south?west coast

15 April 2026 - 08:01 Press Release

UK Hydrographic Office

A four?week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the m...

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CMA orders the AA and BSM driving schools to refund learner drivers over drip pricing

CMA orders the AA and BSM driving schools to refund learner drivers over drip pricing

15 April 2026 - 06:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The AA Driving School and BSM Driving School – both of which are owned by the AA – must refund more than 80,000 customer...

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UK boosts funding to local responders to help more than 1.8 million people in Sudan's humanitarian crisis 

UK boosts funding to local responders to help more than 1.8 million people in Sudan's humanitarian crisis 

14 April 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK to protect Sudan aid pledge and double funding to frontline responders as Foreign Secretary visits International Suda...

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Major clean-up begins at notorious Kidlington waste site

Major clean-up begins at notorious Kidlington waste site

14 April 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Environment Agency

An estimated 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste to be removed after being dumped by criminal gangs...

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Women's voices to be at the heart of renewed health strategy

Women's voices to be at the heart of renewed health strategy

14 April 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Women across the country will be better heard and served under new plans set out in the renewed Women’s Health Strategy....

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PM meeting with Prime minister Jetten of Netherlands: 14 April 2026

PM meeting with Prime minister Jetten of Netherlands: 14 April 2026

14 April 2026 - 19:52 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of The Netherlands, Rob Jetten, at Downing Street this afternoon....

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

14 April 2026 - 18:36 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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Changes to infected blood compensation scheme will improve support for victims

Changes to infected blood compensation scheme will improve support for victims

14 April 2026 - 16:32 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The Government has published its response to the recent public consultation on the proposed changes to the infected bloo...

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