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Cooperation with our NATO partners on the development of enhanced strike capabilities within the Alliance is crucial to maintaining our collective security.

A man who supplied dangerous weapons to the drug-dealing head of a Birmingham-based crime group has today been jailed for more than 10 years.

The government has published new guidance to provide a route for bringing key services back in-house and get the absolute best results for taxpayers.

The UK Government has today announced a £4 million financial intervention in response to last week’s public disorder.

The WGA remains a vital tool in the management and scrutiny of public spending, as it brings together all public sector assets and liabilities, covering more than 10,000 departments, agencies and other government organisations. 

An amber heat-health alert is now in place for East of England, South East, South West and London regions.

In an online environment that can funnel young people toward extreme violent subcultures and extremist communities, a first layer of protection is better than none.

G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues (17 June 2026).

Dozens of boats, engines and other small boat equipment have been seized in Germany, as part of a joint investigation involving the National Crime Agency.

Ending a dispute on minority rights would do more than progress Ukraine’s EU accession talks: it could strengthen the continent’s posture towards Moscow.

The Welsh Government yesterday announced an extra £145 million will be invested in NHS Wales this financial year.

UK to provide 150,000 Ukrainian-produced drones and over 350 air defence missiles and radars funded from Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loan.

The Environment Agency has completed a £1 million coastal flood defence project at Minehead seafront.

The United Kingdom has imposed its largest ever penalty for a breach of Russian financial sanctions since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

This report was issued in June 2026 and covers the time period 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 inclusive.

The Government has announced up to £1 million is to be awarded to The Jewish Museum London, supporting its vital outreach and engagement programmes with schools and communities, and accelerating its search for a new permanent home.

Public sector catering to maximise use of local produce.

* Updated with sentence: Chung Biu Yuen was jailed for eight years and Chi Leung Wai was jailed for 10 years at the Old Bailey on 18 June 2026. **

RUSI's Annual Security Lecture, given by National Cyber Security Centre Chief Executive Dr Richard Horne, highlights the scale of cyber threats faced by the UK’s critical infrastructure.

Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling.

A drugs trafficker who collected cocaine from American couriers flying into a UK airport has been jailed for 15 years and four months.

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak yesterday responded to the announcement that around 2,000 facilities staff across government – in roles like cleaning, catering and security – are set to be brought in-house after talks with PCS Union.

The new defences (an investment of over £55m) are part of a scheme which, when complete, will reduce flood risk for thousands of local homes and businesses.

Solicitor General secures increased sentences for three gang members in Camden stabbing.

The first publication of The Schools Health Research Network (SHRN) primary school data dashboard, analysed by Public Health Wales, shows that more than half (53.3 per cent) of girls in year six of primary schools – those aged 10 and 11 – report using social media websites and apps regularly, along with 49.7 per cent of boys the same age. 

Submit your views on the draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles by 9 September 2026.

Residents living in multi-occupied buildings across Wales will benefit from stronger legal protections as the Welsh Government launches the first consultation on implementing the Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026.

Two new conduct requirements introduced yesterday will ensure Google’s search rankings, including AI Overviews, are fair and that users can benefit from sharing their data.

After horrendous far-right violence in the UK and Ireland, the European Trade Union Confederation is convening unions in Dublin to discuss a plan to develop trade union capacity in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. 

A new national network to coordinate standards for the quantum technologies that will revolutionise everything from medicine to banking and transport.

This report is the final output of the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review. It brings together the evidence collected during the project & provides options & practical recommendations for the roles and delivery of Community Led Local Development, Scottish Rural Network and Scottish Rural Action.

Next phase of work begins on 29 June, with overnight closures and traffic reduced to one lane in each direction until August.

Action to protect families in the energy market and hold the retrofit industry to account.

Official data shows that the rate of increase in private rents has more than halved over the past year, but regional pressures remain with tenant demand highest in the North East.

Dr Jess Barton, Lead of the Westminster Homeless Neuropsychology Pathway, has released a podcast episode on brain injury and homelessness on her channel ‘Wired for Hope’.

Community ownership of energy resources is in danger of being left behind in the transition unless the Department takes urgent action, says the Committee in a report yesterday – with the risk that an opportunity to build public support for the government’s 2030 targets and for the renewable sector will be missed.

Speaking at the Annual Security Review Conference (ASRC), Director of Defence and International Security, Ben Fender, reconfirms support for Ukraine, condemnation for Russia’s war and looks ahead to the UK simultaneously chairing two key OSCE security forums later this year (17 June 2026).

Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking.

A significant heatwave is developing across large parts of Europe, with temperatures forecast to climb well above average for the time of year.

Businesses to start preparations for historic UK-India trade deal worth £4.8bn to enter into force next month.

Next step in programme to deliver UK’s most comprehensive health and care app.

Two US operations against Iran, nine months apart, offer NATO opposite models of command at machine speed and a clear lesson about which to adopt.

The president started a war in the Middle East without considering foreseeable risks. The US memorandum of understanding with Iran leaves many of the repercussions of that miscalculation unaddressed.

In this blog, Hari Chandrapal, a former Senior User Researcher at The National Archives, explains the personal journey she went on to engage members of the Sri Lankan community, emotionally and creatively, with stories touching on Tamil heritage in our records.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has concluded its criminal investigation into the unlawful obtaining and disclosure of medical information to a third party without the consent of the data controller, related to a breach reported by the London Clinic in March 2024. 

The new Welsh Government Minister with responsibility for energy has said Wales is open for business when it comes to offshore wind and its potential to be a catalyst for economic growth and prosperity.

At Viasat, we are driven by a simple but powerful belief: connectivity can unlock potential everywhere. 

Neighbourhood policing week of action (15-19 June 2026) is an opportunity to recognise the vital contribution neighbourhood policing teams make in tackling local crime and anti-social behaviour across England and Wales. 

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee today publishes the government’s response to its report, ‘Flying Blind: Innovation, growth and the regions.’

CBI yesterday responded to latest inflation data for May 2026.

One in 5 young men do not consider controlling someone's spending as abuse, as the government and banks unite as part of the Enough campaign.

Temperatures are expected to reach the high 20s Celsius quite widely, with the potential for 32°C to be reached in the south of England on Sunday and potentially even higher temperatures on Monday.

Speaking at New Local's Stronger Things Conference in London, Communities Secretary Steve Reed yesterday set out reforms to put more power in the hands of communities.

The USA Export Plan has been developed to provide targeted, state-level insights that highlights where Scotland’s export strengths most effectively align with specific United States (US) market demands. This is delivered through robust evidence-backed deliverables including sector summaries.

Britain's AI sovereignty depends on prohibiting superintelligence and keeping humans in control.

Announces analysis of responses to the call for evidence on the statement of safety principles (SoSP) and launches a consultation on draft safety principles for automated vehicles.

Operation Beaconport is shaping a new national police practice for investigating group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE).

Statement given yesterday by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Yemen.

The TUC yesterday (Tuesday) branded Reform UK’s so-called Women and Motherhood Protection Act as a “shameless” attempt to distract from the party’s “sexist” policies and candidates.

The captain of an interdicted Russian shadow fleet vessel has been charged by the Crown Prosecution Service following an arrest by National Crime Agency officers.

The Supreme Court yesterday gave its judgment in the appeal of For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers.

G7 Leaders’ Statement on mutually beneficial international partnerships.

Secretary of State for Defence, Dan Jarvis MBE MP, gave an oral statement to Parliament on the interdiction of a Russian Shadow Fleet vessel on June 14 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's oral statement to the House of Commons on Monday 15 June.

Scotland’s Chief Statistician yesterday released the latest Council Tax Collection Statistics which provides Council Tax collection figures for Scottish local authorities, up to and including the financial year 2025-26.

Prime Minister secures major jobs and energy investment at G7 to deliver growth and security at home.

A man has been found guilty of raping a teenage girl who was walking home in Tunbridge Wells.

Breaking the Cycle: From Ambition to Action

Football fans are being urged not to ignore health problems, as new analysis reveals a significant drop in A&E attendances while the Three Lions are playing.

The British Council suffered major commercial losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring financial support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and HM Treasury. A new National Audit Office (NAO) report finds that the British Council remains loss-making and has been unable to afford any repayments since April 2024, other than interest payments. 

On 13–14 June 2026, Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, to Downing Street. Alongside a wider package of commercial and governmental agreements, the two leaders launched a new UK–Japan Frontier Technology Partnership (FTP). 

Funding for key regeneration project.

New statutory guidance to restrict mobile phone use in schools announced, as Education Minister sets out her priorities.

Millions of homeowners could benefit from faster planning decisions, as 2 new AI tools are unveiled to modernise England’s planning permission system.

The government has announced an agreement that allows UK police faster access to European vehicle registration data through the EU’s Prüm data-sharing network. This significantly speeds up the process of number plate checks to individual EU Member States, giving officers results in seconds and helping them identify vehicles linked to cross-border crime. 

G7 Leaders' call for a coordinated response to the Bundibugyo ebola outrbreak.

Joint highest level since records began

The new Government is determined to address the lack of strategy, vision and support for Wales’s culture and sport sectors, as they are areas of real importance, not something optional or simply nice to have.

The funding supports international programmes delivering for people and nature, from flood protection to tackling plastic pollution.

Government yesterday (16 June) set out in further detail what Chris Woolard will focus on and deliver.

G7 Leaders’ Statement on mutually beneficial international partnerships.

Retailers join government plans to bring plug-in solar panels to UK homes, helping families save money on bills.

£61m fund to encourage people to save treasured local assets announced as part of a set of reforms to put more power in the hands of communities.

New CETV factors for 21 public service pension schemes are now available on the GAD Factors Guidance Hub following the change in the SCAPE discount rate.

Industry engagement is speeding up support to the Middle East, enabling faster decisions, improved capability access and stronger defence supplier collaboration

This year’s London Tech Week delivered a number of headline-grabbing announcements across AI adoption, infrastructure and investment. One that may have flown slightly under the radar, but that nevertheless deserves close attention, is the government's announcement of a new package of support measures for scale-ups and high-growth firms.  

The government has announced that, with immediate effect, the supply, production, importation and possession of seven named orphines, a form of synthetic opioid, has been made a criminal offence. The change has come into effect under a temporary class drug order pending permanent control as Class A substances, subject to Parliamentary approval.

An Accredited Official Statistics publication for Scotland

UK thanks Pakistan for their leadership in brokering the US-Iran peace deal and bolsters joint efforts to tackle illegal immigration into the UK.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is deploying public health specialists from the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and across the region.

More than 3,000 zero emission buses now on London's streets, marking a 100-fold increase over the last decade and meaning a third of the fleet is green ahead of Clean Air Day

Hundreds more families in Wales will be able to access funded childcare thanks to a £55 million investment announced today.

The UK is backing Ukraine’s energy security in the face of relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. 

Thousands of young people across Great Britain will benefit from access to expanded employment and wrap-around support services as the locations of almost 180 new Youth Hubs were confirmed yesterday morning [June 15 2026].

UK announces major new sanctions package choking off Russia’s war effort across multiple fronts.

A new online form is now available, making it easier and quicker to refer to Veterans Services.

A new national network to coordinate standards for the quantum technologies that will revolutionise everything from medicine to banking and transport.

£219 million boost for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions and back UK innovation and jobs.

Clearance decision follows evidence of significant structural challenges facing the UK bakery sector and longstanding losses in ABF’s bakery business.

Thousands of jobseekers could be supported into a new career as the government joins forces with LinkedIn to bolster careers advice. 

Pressure piled on Russia as Prime Minister steps up support to power Ukraine at G7 Summit.

The best locations for 300 hectares of new woodland identified. Hedgerow restoration supports rare species like hazel dormice, turtle doves and barn owls

£1.6 million investment from DCMS and Art Explora will create the UK’s first permanent mobile museum.

The Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC has referred the sentence of Vickrum Digwa, convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The best locations for 300 hectares of new woodland identified. Hedgerow restoration supports rare species like hazel dormice, turtle doves and barn owls

Pharmaceutical company GMP Manufacturing has secured over £500,000 in funding support from White Oak UK, backed by a government guarantee.

While Europe celebrates Pashinyan’s win, the Kremlin is focused on his weakened mandate, accusations of Western intervention and the long game in the South Caucasus.

Learn how NICE's healthtech guidance is accelerating NHS adoption of a simple bowel cancer test, preventing 140,000 unnecessary urgent referrals a year while keeping cancer detection rates stable.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has referred a man’s sentence for a drug supply offence to the Court of Appeal because the judge made an error when calculating his sentence.

Scotch whisky exporters stand to benefit as the Scottish Government continues to help secure an end to increased US tariffs, protecting hundreds of millions of pounds in trade.

The UK ranks first in the world for robotics research quality [1 ]. We have world-class universities, a growing ecosystem of innovative companies, and genuine expertise in AI, surgical robotics, autonomous inspection, and more.

Two men have been found guilty of three separate arson attacks on properties and a car linked to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.

A new National Audit Office (NAO) report examines the progress and evidence underlying the costed proposals for the programme to restore and renew the Palace of Westminster (the Palace) and assesses them against established practice to determine whether the programme is currently set up for success.

UK police to access European vehicle data in seconds, accelerating organised crime investigations.

The faster speed means schools can reliably use digital whiteboards, video conferencing, online learning platforms and resource-heavy applications all at once.

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer (15 June 2026).

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy on the US-Iran peace deal.

Global space weather forecasting is getting a step-change in capability as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) SOLAR-1 satellite becomes operational.

Social media platforms to be blocked from offering services to under-16s, marking a line in the sand and setting a new normal for future generations.

First Minister congratulates Scotland’s Honour recipients.

The government must work with the EU and individual member states to support artists looking to perform in Europe, MPs say, in a report that highlights the financial struggles and missed opportunities they face post-Brexit.

Statement given yesterday by the Children’s Commissioner on the social media ban for under 16s.

The National Archives' Iqbal Singh and Dr Shaniece Martin recently co‑led a workshop at Coventry Archives inspired by the exhibition Stories That Made Us – Roots, Resilience, Representation. Outreach projects like this are shaping our model for future regional engagement.

Innovations in genomics offer significant opportunities to better detect genetic risk factors for cardiovascular disease – and our region is well placed to lead the agenda, argues Theun van Veen, Project Manager in our cardiovascular disease team.

Speaking at the All-Island Economy Annual Conference in Dundalk on 11 June, Ibec and the CBI called on the UK and Irish Governments to further co-invest in major infrastructure projects to address critical capacity, as well as ensuring greater all-island alignment on addressing skills constraints.

Robotics is no longer a ‘future technology’ sitting safely in labs and pilot programmes.

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, highlights E3 leaders’ reaffirmation of unwavering support for Ukraine’s defence, underscores the unsustainability of Russia’s war effort in the face of mounting casualties and minimal territorial gains, condemns continued Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure and irresponsible nuclear rhetoric, and calls on Russia to agree an immediate and unconditional ceasefire (12 June 2026).

On Wednesday 20 May, the Department for Education (DfE) published its long-awaited post-16 reforms implementation plan.

The Government Cyber Action Plan aims to boost cyber resilience across the UK public sector by using emerging technologies to manage risk.

CBI recently (12 June 2026) responded to latest GDP figures (three months to April 2026).

A man has been jailed for encouraging the suicide of a vulnerable 21-year-old in the USA via a video call.

Mark Byers, the Chief Operating Officer of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Ofcom has today published a decision by Ofcom’s Election Committee having considered a complaint from the Restore Britain Party in relation to the BBC Question Time Makerfield By-Election Special.

Announces publication of the third cycling and walking investment strategy with projected investment of £4.5 billion.

Targeted programme ahead of further and higher education terms.

Viktor Orbán’s electoral defeat removes one of the most important European patrons of secessionist and illiberal actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Will Peter Magyar’s government change course?

Advances in submarine and missile developments are among the achievements of Dstl staff in the latest Honours.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has strong arrangements in place to respond to sudden-onset humanitarian crises and can deliver rapid and effective support.

Statement given recently (12 June 2026) by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.

After an extensive revision process, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on 11 June.

HMRC crackdown targets criminals exploiting the high street.

City of London Police are issuing a renewed warning to the public as courier fraud continues to evolve across the UK, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated and persistent tactics that are driving significant financial harm to victims.

Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz – World Cup 2026 edition!

At a meeting of leading figures from the UK’s hospitality, tourism and night-time economy sectors, ministers heard the industry’s plans to further bolster safety standards across the industry.

Maternal and child health expert Professor Christine McCourt is to lead a review into improving maternity services across Scotland.

Welcome to the latest Market Access Brief insight. This is a new fortnightly insight which focuses on the events, opportunities, trade missions, as well as wider updates that we have within the techUK International programme and from our members and stakeholders.

Protests about plans for a luxury resort expose issues confronting all developing countries - over natural resources and sovereignty in an age of a triple planetary crisis.

CBI recently (11 June 2026) issued a statement on the Defence Investment Plan.

Baroness Twycross' speech given recently (10 June 2026) at the Libraries Connected Conference in Kenilworth, 2026.

Free family-friendly Live Site offers sporting opportunities.

The Health and Social Care Secretary recently (11 June 2026) gave the keynote speech at the NHS ConfedExpo 2026 conference in Manchester.

UK-Japan Frontier Technology Partnership.

Five more centres to open in first 100 days of new government.

Industrial action by resident doctors will be taking place from 7am on Monday 15 June to 6:59am Friday 19 June 2026.

techUK responds to the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey and what it means for the delayed Defence Investment Plan.

UK-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation.

More than 80 people from Wales are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List for 2026.

Thirteen men have been sentenced this week for their roles in violent disorder following a protest in Southampton.

First ultra-rapid EV hub in Fastned & Places for London partnership lands near Heathrow with a week of free charging

Investments to build on the excitement of the World Cup.

The UK and Japan are expected to agree investment creating tens of thousands of new jobs and more than £18 billion in economic gains, alongside a new partnership at the forefront of next-generation technologies.

Community change-makers up and down the country were celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List last week, with 1182 recipients awarded from every part of the UK.

British forces this weekend boarded a sanctioned shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel in the latest blow to Russia’s war economy.

Children in every part of the country to get access to enriching activities to beat isolation online and build connections in the real world

The Government yesterday confirmed the timeline for phasing in its ban on imports of refined oil derived from Russia, as part of the recently announced package of sanctions to further squeeze Putin’s war machine. 

Young Brits are set to benefit from Dutch style employment support as the Government steps up localised support to tackle rising NEET numbers.

Two men sentenced in insolvency fraud and money laundering conspiracy

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MP opens Europe’s biggest drone testing centre in Swindon, learning lessons from the Ukraine and Iran conflicts.