This Month's News

Sri Lanka looks to join Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform to boost family-based care

Ministry of Justice

Thousands of children could be protected in Sri Lanka, as the country signs a letter of intent to join the UK-led Global...

Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Government are addressing challenges faced by creative businesses in accessing finance. ...

Sellafield support helping change young lives in Warrington

Sellafield Ltd

Sellafield’s long-term support for Warrington Youth Zone is helping expand opportunities, build confidence and improve o...

New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot

The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid empl...

Takeaway owner who bought Apple and Burberry goods instead of paying tax bill ordered to repay more than £70,000

The Insolvency Service

Convicted takeaway boss ordered to pay back funds following Insolvency Service investigations...

£400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living

Department of Health and Social Care

150,000 disabled adults to keep £400 more cash each year to help with cost of living, and £700 million to support tens o...

Joint statement on the 2nd anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death on 16 February 2024....

PM call with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 February 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney....

PM meeting with King Abdullah II and the Crown Prince of Jordan: 16 February 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and His Royal Highness Hussein bin Abdullah, Crown Prince ...

Mobile Jobcentres hit the road in six new areas to deliver employment support

Department for Work and Pensions

Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain – appearing outside leisure centres...

Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

A new campaign to provide practical ways for organisations to protect themselves from common online threats. ...

Regulator completes in-depth assessment of osteoarthritis pain relief injections for dogs

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

VMD in-depth assessment confirms continued positive benefit-risk balance for Librela. ...

Non-Executive Directors Appointed to GBE-N Board

Great British Energy – Nuclear

GBE-N are pleased to announce the appointment of new non-executive directors to the GBE-N Board....

Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes

Homes England

The former HMP Northeye site in Bexhill has been formally transferred from the Home Office to Homes England, marking a m...

UK’s largest tribunals centre opens in London to speed up delays

HM Courts & Tribunals Service

The UK’s largest dedicated tribunal centre is set to open in London....

Trespassing-on-Thames

Environment Agency

High Court backs Environment Agency over illegal boats...

UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and California Governor Gavin Newsom sign new  agreement in London, building on decades of ...

Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has extended Professor Dame Carol Black as Chair of the British Library for one year, from 1 Sept...

UK hands over modernised rehabilitation wards to Ukraine Armed Forces

Cyber & Specialist Operations Command

UK hands over final modernised medical rehabilitation wards to Ukraine's Armed Forces under Project Renovator, following...

MHRA launches a consultation on indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices  

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

MHRA launches a consultation on indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices   ...

The SIA welcomes Mike Cunningham CBE QPM as new Chair

Security Industry Authority

Mike Cunningham CBE QPM is to start his new role as Chair of the SIA on 1 March 2026. Appointed by the Home Office, his ...

AU Summit: Advancing Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Baroness Chapman speech outlining the UK’s commitment to a modern partnership with Africa, priorities on health security...

Mike Cunningham CBE QPM, appointed as Chair of the SIA

Security Industry Authority

The Home Office has today (16 February 2026) confirmed its appointment of Mike Cunningham as the new Chair of the SIA....

Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign

Department of Health and Social Care

New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations....

2029 to be UK-Saudi Year of Culture

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Year-long programme will celebrate creative dialogue and shared heritage of the two nations....

UK to champion how AI can supercharge growth, unlock new jobs and improve public services at AI Impact Summit in India

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

UK and international partners to redouble efforts for AI to transform public services, create jobs and drive renewal for...

PM: “No platform gets a free pass”: Government takes action to keep children safe online

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Government will give parents and carers greater clarity and support as the Prime Minister announces immediate action...

Scottish Secretary Trade & Defence Mission to the Indo-Pacific

This weekend [15 February 2026], the Scottish Secretary will travel to Australia, New Zealand & Singapore...

PM meeting with President of the European Commission: 14 February 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, at the Munich Security Conference...

Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death....