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Civilians must never bear the consequences of conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Civilians must never bear the consequences of conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

29 June 2026 - 20:22 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Belarus....

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Resident doctors agree deal with Government to end strikes

Resident doctors agree deal with Government to end strikes

29 June 2026 - 19:27 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The BMA vote to accept offer which will see resident doctors benefit from new pay structure and better career progressio...

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New UK Envoy to champion LGBT+ rights globally

New UK Envoy to champion LGBT+ rights globally

29 June 2026 - 18:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

New UK envoy Lord Collins will champion LGBT+ rights globally, strengthening partnerships to tackle discrimination, viol...

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PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 29 June 2026

PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 29 June 2026

29 June 2026 - 17:32 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister hosted the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Downing Street today....

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Government crackdown on fraud leads to cancellation of over 450 Blue Badges in the Wirral

Government crackdown on fraud leads to cancellation of over 450 Blue Badges in the Wirral

29 June 2026 - 16:24 Press Release

Cabinet Office

Over 450 Blue Badges have been cancelled after findings show permits issued to deceased residents were still being used....

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Parole Board launches new video and leaflet for victims

Parole Board launches new video and leaflet for victims

29 June 2026 - 16:18 News Story

Parole Board

Additional resources now available for those victims engaged in the parole process...

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Israel must uphold its obligations under international law and take urgent steps to halt the violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Israel must uphold its obligations under international law and take urgent steps to halt the violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council

29 June 2026 - 15:48 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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Illegal immigrants and foreign criminals to be removed

Illegal immigrants and foreign criminals to be removed

29 June 2026 - 15:39 News Story

Home Office

More than 45,000 foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers will be removed over the coming decade thanks to a signific...

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Government steps up drive to reconnect young people with £1.6 billion in unclaimed savings

Government steps up drive to reconnect young people with £1.6 billion in unclaimed savings

29 June 2026 - 14:29 News Story

HM Treasury

Taskforce set up by government to encourage young people to claim their Child Trust Funds....

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

29 June 2026 - 13:31 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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

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Tonnes of illegal waste cleared from West Yorkshire site

Tonnes of illegal waste cleared from West Yorkshire site

29 June 2026 - 12:51 News Story

Environment Agency

An illegal waste site in West Yorkshire has been cleared of multiple tonnes of rubbish following successful court action...

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Wolverhampton fraudster sentenced after illegally claiming £30,000 in Covid loans

Wolverhampton fraudster sentenced after illegally claiming £30,000 in Covid loans

29 June 2026 - 11:36 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

None of the money was used to benefit his business...

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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

29 June 2026 - 11:14 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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From bomb?proof pants to laser weapons: 25 years of Dstl

From bomb?proof pants to laser weapons: 25 years of Dstl

29 June 2026 - 11:10 News Story

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Dstl this week marks 25 years at the heart of the UK’s defence and national security, delivering science and technology ...

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Energy firm named after £500,000 Russia sanctions settlement

Energy firm named after £500,000 Russia sanctions settlement

29 June 2026 - 11:00 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

An energy services firm has paid more than £500,000 to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for breaching Russia sanctions regu...

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PM remarks to hospitality leaders: 29 June 2026

PM remarks to hospitality leaders: 29 June 2026

29 June 2026 - 10:36 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister's remarks from a roundtable with hospitality leaders this morning. ...

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Prime Minister meets hospitality leaders to boost opportunities for young people

Prime Minister meets hospitality leaders to boost opportunities for young people

29 June 2026 - 10:24 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister hosted a roundtable discussion this morning with hospitality organisations....

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Tribute to Nigel Cotgrove

Tribute to Nigel Cotgrove

29 June 2026 - 10:06 News Story

Low Pay Commission

Low Pay Commission member Nigel Cotgrove has died after a short illness whilst on holiday. Simon Sapper pays tribute...

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New world-leading lab to be built at secretive UK research site

New world-leading lab to be built at secretive UK research site

29 June 2026 - 09:43 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Expert UK scientists working on the most innovative defence technologies will be backed by £580 million of infrastructur...

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Nearly 400 antibiotic-resistant infections each week in 2024

Nearly 400 antibiotic-resistant infections each week in 2024

29 June 2026 - 08:41 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Antibiotic use within the NHS is below 2019 pre-pandemic levels but private prescribing increases....

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Appointments to National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards.

Appointments to National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards.

29 June 2026 - 08:30 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

England's National Parks and National Landscapes welcome new and reappointed board members...

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Funding for businesses who give youngsters a chance as Government ramps up youth jobs drive

Funding for businesses who give youngsters a chance as Government ramps up youth jobs drive

29 June 2026 - 08:24 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Businesses who take on jobless youngsters will be offered thousands of pounds in the latest boost to youth employment su...

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At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding

At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding

29 June 2026 - 08:17 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

At least six new warships will be built for the Royal Navy under the Defence Investment Plan, delivering the UK's most a...

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Health assessments to be recorded as standard in major transparency drive

Health assessments to be recorded as standard in major transparency drive

29 June 2026 - 07:42 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

All face-to-face and telephone health assessments for disability and sickness benefits will be audio recorded as standar...

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The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial marks major milestone with new features

The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial marks major milestone with new features

29 June 2026 - 07:00 News Story

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee

The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial marks a significant milestone today with the launch of a new collection of archive ...

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Taxpayers urged to get ahead of July Self Assessment payment deadline

Taxpayers urged to get ahead of July Self Assessment payment deadline

28 June 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

One month to go until the second Payments on Account deadline on 31 July for Self Assessment customers....

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New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

28 June 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

£47 million new government funding to protect and improve peat will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery and...

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High-speed boats and new drones for elite Commando Force under Defence Investment Plan

High-speed boats and new drones for elite Commando Force under Defence Investment Plan

28 June 2026 - 08:11 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Defence Secretary has shifted Defence Investment Plan towards more immediate priorities, including getting the latest ki...

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Rough sleeping no longer a crime as Vagrancy Act repealed

Rough sleeping no longer a crime as Vagrancy Act repealed

27 June 2026 - 23:09 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The government will repeal the Vagrancy Act on Monday 29 June 2026, ending nearly two centuries of legislation that has ...

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Nation unites to celebrate Armed Forces Day as Southport selected for 2027 national event

Nation unites to celebrate Armed Forces Day as Southport selected for 2027 national event

27 June 2026 - 15:52 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Tens of thousands of people have come together in Aldershot today and across the country to mark Armed Forces Day, the a...

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