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Cheating in exams with high-tech smart devices poses growing threat, warns Ofqual chief in new podcast

Cheating in exams with high-tech smart devices poses growing threat, warns Ofqual chief in new podcast

04 June 2026 - 06:00 Press Release

Ofqual

Scale of the challenge should not be underestimated and requires speedy action, says Chief Regulator Sir Ian Bauckham....

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Government backs family reunions for children in care

Government backs family reunions for children in care

03 June 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Education

Children in care and care leavers to be supported to build lifelong relationships, with £8.4 million delivered to expand...

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PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

03 June 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Mayors from across England will meet with the Prime Minister today (4 June) as the government accelerates its drive to k...

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Director addresses global anti-corruption conference

Director addresses global anti-corruption conference

03 June 2026 - 18:11 Speech

Serious Fraud Office

Graham McNulty sets out the SFO's ambitions to be a more proactive enforcer and a stronger ally for responsible business...

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PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 3 June 2026

PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 3 June 2026

03 June 2026 - 17:02 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister held a virtual meeting with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon....

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UK launches expert network to boost Ebola response and global crisis readiness

UK launches expert network to boost Ebola response and global crisis readiness

03 June 2026 - 17:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK launches MHRN to boost outbreak response, deliver rapid expert advice, and support Ebola efforts - and funds £5m rese...

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PM tribute to Sir Alex Younger

PM tribute to Sir Alex Younger

03 June 2026 - 16:53 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's tribute to Sir Alex Younger on the news of his death....

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Minister Kaur's speech at the Business in the Community’s Pride of Place Annual Summit 2026

Minister Kaur's speech at the Business in the Community’s Pride of Place Annual Summit 2026

03 June 2026 - 16:13 Speech

Cabinet Office

Minister Kaur's speech at the Business in the Community’s (BITC) Pride of Place Annual Summit 2026 on Tuesday 2nd June 2...

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Resmetirom (Rezdiffra) authorised to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in adults

Resmetirom (Rezdiffra) authorised to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in adults

03 June 2026 - 15:26 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Resmetirom is used in?adults who have experienced inflammation and cell damage, resulting in scarring....

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New permit issued for Beddington energy-from-waste site

New permit issued for Beddington energy-from-waste site

03 June 2026 - 14:46 Press Release

Environment Agency

Decision follows extensive review and two rounds of public consultation. Rigorous assessments in place to protect the en...

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the Scientific Superpower Conference

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the Scientific Superpower Conference

03 June 2026 - 14:42 Speech

HM Treasury

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (3 June) delivered a speech at the Scientific Superpower Conference....

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Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador - 3 June 2026

Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador - 3 June 2026

03 June 2026 - 14:40 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Russian Ambassador was summoned for a meeting following continued strikes on Ukraine, and Russia's violation of NATO...

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Major new package of support for young people announced with Kings Trust

Major new package of support for young people announced with Kings Trust

03 June 2026 - 13:57 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Government is backing The King’s Trust’s new youth opportunity initiative with £10 million of funding, launched toda...

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The Spark June

The Spark June

03 June 2026 - 13:51 News Story

Great British Energy – Nuclear

We’ve published the June edition of The Spark, our quarterly newsletter that includes the latest updates from across our...

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Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

03 June 2026 - 13:30 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Universal United Kingdom Resort, one of the largest ever investments in the UK tourism sector, will employ thousands...

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The Africa Debate 2026: Baroness Chapman's speech

The Africa Debate 2026: Baroness Chapman's speech

03 June 2026 - 12:54 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Baroness Chapman gave a speech at The Africa Debate 2026, 'Results, reach and respect: a new era of partnership in Afric...

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10 million free breakfasts served in schools across country

10 million free breakfasts served in schools across country

03 June 2026 - 11:59 Press Release

Department for Education

Over five million hours of childcare have been unlocked thanks to the government's Free Breakfast Club programme...

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Brand new dental school places in 'dental deserts'

Brand new dental school places in 'dental deserts'

03 June 2026 - 11:30 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Patients set to benefit from the first sustained expansion of dental school places in nearly 20 years....

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Change of British High Commissioner to Belize: Alistair White

Change of British High Commissioner to Belize: Alistair White

03 June 2026 - 11:21 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Alistair White has been appointed British High Commissioner to Belize....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Djibouti: David Hall

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Djibouti: David Hall

03 June 2026 - 11:21 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Dr David Hall has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti....

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Transformational Cambridge East land acquisition to unlock a new community of 10,000+ homes, 9,000 jobs and significant economic growth

Transformational Cambridge East land acquisition to unlock a new community of 10,000+ homes, 9,000 jobs and significant economic growth

03 June 2026 - 11:11 Press Release

Homes England

Homes England, with its National Housing Bank, and The Hill Group have today completed the acquisition of Cambridge East...

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South West Water pleads guilty to six years of pollutions

South West Water pleads guilty to six years of pollutions

03 June 2026 - 11:11 News Story

Environment Agency

The water firm admits 18 charges of water pollution in Devon and Cornwall and sentencing is expected on 30 July 2026....

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National Data Guardian statement on NHS Federated Data Platform data access, in response to the Not With My NHS Data campaign

National Data Guardian statement on NHS Federated Data Platform data access, in response to the Not With My NHS Data campaign

03 June 2026 - 11:10 Press Release

National Data Guardian

Response to concerns from the Not With My NHS Data campaign about access to patient data by external contractors in the ...

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GCHQ confirms heavy Russian losses as Moscow avoids negotiations and civilian casualties grow: UK Statement to the OSCE

GCHQ confirms heavy Russian losses as Moscow avoids negotiations and civilian casualties grow: UK Statement to the OSCE

03 June 2026 - 10:57 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Senior Military Advisor, Colonel Joby Rimmer, cites GCHQ intelligence assessments on heavy Russian losses, criticises...

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UK–Ghana Growth Partnership to Drive Jobs, Investment and Skills

UK–Ghana Growth Partnership to Drive Jobs, Investment and Skills

03 June 2026 - 10:25 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK–Ghana Growth Partnership (2026–2028) aims to boost jobs, trade, infrastructure and skills through major investments a...

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Sir Ian Cheshire confirmed as new Ofcom chair

Sir Ian Cheshire confirmed as new Ofcom chair

03 June 2026 - 10:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Sir Ian Cheshire has been announced as Chair of Ofcom, the UK's independent regulator for communications....

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PM meeting with President Mahama of Ghana: 2 June 2026

PM meeting with President Mahama of Ghana: 2 June 2026

03 June 2026 - 09:45 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met President Mahama of Ghana in Downing Street....

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PM meeting with the leader of the Belarusian opposition: 3 June 2026

PM meeting with the leader of the Belarusian opposition: 3 June 2026

03 June 2026 - 09:42 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister hosted the leader of the Belarusian opposition, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, at Downing Street yesterday....

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Increasing capacity: Housing and Debt legal aid providers

Increasing capacity: Housing and Debt legal aid providers

03 June 2026 - 09:30 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

We are seeking additional capacity in housing and debt legal aid services to strengthen access and availability....

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Social Security Advisory Committee membership June 2026

Social Security Advisory Committee membership June 2026

03 June 2026 - 09:00 Press Release

Social Security Advisory Committee

Security Advisory Committee welcomes one new member and reappoints 2 existing members. ...

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