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Russia’s intensified aerial attacks against Ukraine and irresponsible threats: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s intensified aerial attacks against Ukraine and irresponsible threats: UK statement to the OSCE

26 May 2026 - 18:54 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland condemned Russia’s largest aerial attack on Kyiv since 2022, including the use of an Oreshnik nuclear...

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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

26 May 2026 - 18:03 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Latest information on cases including British nationals....

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We need to use the UN more effectively to prevent and resolve conflict, particularly through this Council: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We need to use the UN more effectively to prevent and resolve conflict, particularly through this Council: UK statement at the UN Security Council

26 May 2026 - 17:54 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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Lancashire recycling company sentenced for illegal waste exports

Lancashire recycling company sentenced for illegal waste exports

26 May 2026 - 14:16 News Story

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a recycling company for attempting to illegally export plastics conta...

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Non-Executive Directors of the National Wealth Fund reappointed

Non-Executive Directors of the National Wealth Fund reappointed

26 May 2026 - 14:00 News Story

HM Treasury

Nigel Topping, Tania Songini and Marianne Økland have been reappointed as Non-Executive Directors of the National Wealth...

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UK cracks down on backdoor Russian sanctions evasion with tough new measures

UK cracks down on backdoor Russian sanctions evasion with tough new measures

26 May 2026 - 12:13 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Crypto and illicit finance networks exploited by Russia to circumvent UK sanctions are being targeted as the government ...

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New action against hidden childcare costs to help families

New action against hidden childcare costs to help families

26 May 2026 - 11:59 Press Release

Department for Education

Education Secretary writes to the CMA to examine the childcare market and launches a free tool helping families find chi...

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Scarborough man prosecuted for supplying fake reference to SIA

Scarborough man prosecuted for supplying fake reference to SIA

26 May 2026 - 11:25 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

Michael Fenwick produced a fraudulent employment reference during his application for an SIA licence, leading to his con...

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Don’t let this heatwave affect your medicines: Three important tips from the MHRA

Don’t let this heatwave affect your medicines: Three important tips from the MHRA

26 May 2026 - 10:52 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Essential advice on protecting your medicines during extreme heat and staying safe. ...

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Attorney General refers Fordingbridge Three cases to Court of Appeal

Attorney General refers Fordingbridge Three cases to Court of Appeal

26 May 2026 - 10:49 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

The Attorney General has made the decision to refer the cases of the Fordingbridge Three to the Court of Appeal....

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UK Government releases a further £102.6 million for reform of NI public services

UK Government releases a further £102.6 million for reform of NI public services

26 May 2026 - 10:38 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP has announced the release of £102.6 million by the UK Government to support public ser...

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UKHSA issues amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England

UKHSA issues amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England

26 May 2026 - 10:37 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

UKHSA has issued its first amber heat-health alert of 2026, warning of increased risk to vulnerable people from high tem...

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Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities

Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities

26 May 2026 - 10:30 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Government commits up to £7.5 million and calls for delivery partners to submit bids to help deliver landmark new forest...

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YJB statement on sentencing for serious offences

YJB statement on sentencing for serious offences

26 May 2026 - 10:08 News Story

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

The Youth Justice Board acknowledges public concern following Fordingbridge case sentencing....

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Market engagement: Legal Aid for Inquests

Market engagement: Legal Aid for Inquests

26 May 2026 - 09:50 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

We are holding a series of virtual market engagement sessions around the Public Office (Accountability) Bill ...

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SPC update - Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs

SPC update - Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs

26 May 2026 - 08:46 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC)....

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Policy Insights Unit: a new name for our core service

Policy Insights Unit: a new name for our core service

26 May 2026 - 07:00 News Story

Open Innovation Team

This name better reflects the team’s work helping government develop analysis and ideas for policy....

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UK and Australia pact on fast-moving AI security risks

UK and Australia pact on fast-moving AI security risks

25 May 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

UK and Australia agree deeper ties to tackle AI risks...

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More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownership

More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownership

24 May 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Transport

The roll-out of the South Western Arterio fleet shows how nationalisation of the railway is transforming passenger journ...

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Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored

Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored

24 May 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

£30 million investment important step toward protecting 30% of England's land for nature by 2030...

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Statement of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Statement of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

24 May 2026 - 13:50 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The International Contact Group (ICG) for the Great Lakes, including representatives of Belgium, Denmark, the European U...

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Online Safety minister travels to Australia to learn key findings from its social media approach

Online Safety minister travels to Australia to learn key findings from its social media approach

23 May 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Minister for Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan, goes to Australia ahead of the online safety consultation closing....

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PM: Government turning progress into results for working people

PM: Government turning progress into results for working people

23 May 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister has set out how the government is delivering real progress now while rebuilding Britain’s foundations...

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Joint Statement on the situation in the West Bank: 22 May 2026

Joint Statement on the situation in the West Bank: 22 May 2026

23 May 2026 - 15:10 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, ...

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If Russia truly wished to protect civilians, it would agree to the ceasefire or end this war outright: UK statement at the UN Security Council

If Russia truly wished to protect civilians, it would agree to the ceasefire or end this war outright: UK statement at the UN Security Council

22 May 2026 - 20:26 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting o...

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Accountability remains important to ensuring stability in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Accountability remains important to ensuring stability in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

22 May 2026 - 17:10 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Legal Advisor Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

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PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Macron of France and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: 22 May 2026

PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Macron of France and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: 22 May 2026

22 May 2026 - 16:14 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister held a virtual meeting with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of France Emm...

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New space system will better protect UK satellites as new imagery released

New space system will better protect UK satellites as new imagery released

22 May 2026 - 15:40 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Vital emergency services, military operations and British businesses will be better protected through a new system to pr...

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Nature loss: an urgent financial risk

Nature loss: an urgent financial risk

22 May 2026 - 14:58 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

GAD's Georgina Bedenham co-authors an industry report warning nature loss is a serious societal risk that should not be ...

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Action to drive judge diversity and increase transparency

Action to drive judge diversity and increase transparency

22 May 2026 - 14:53 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

New Judicial and Legal Diversity Board  to help break down barriers and deliver a judiciary that reflects modern Britain...

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