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The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Partnership.

A man has been sentenced after admitting a number of sexual offences against children.

Nuclear Transport Solutions sign new strategic agreement on development of transport package designed to safely move the next generation of nuclear fuel.

Too many children in Wales are living with overweight or obesity before their third birthday, but a combination of early interventions and supportive environments could help change this. 

UKHSA has issued a yellow Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for the North West and North East regions of England

The government have finally published an impact statement of the 10 Year Health Plan. It is fair to say that this falls short of an implementation plan, as there remains a lack of timelines and financial frameworks included to work from and measure impact.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's speech on DCMS' £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere funding announcement, at the Barbican Centre in London.

The weather will remain unsettled for much of the UK, with cold air bringing the chance of wintry hazards in the north.

The Assembly’s Committee on Standards and Privileges has today published its report on complaints against Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA, regarding allegations that he had breached the Ministerial Code of Conduct.

Time is running out for the millions of taxpayers yet to file their Self Assessment tax return.

Additional investment in business talent in the Scottish Budget.

The Welsh Government has sold a business park unit in Anglesey to a successful construction business, which plans to establish a new HQ at the site and pursue expansion ambitions.

Russell Greenslade, Director, CBI Wales, responded to the First Minister's Institute for Government speech

New digital system - fully integrated with the NHS - will dramatically cut delays for those joining the Armed Forces, boosting readiness and recruitment.

An Albanian national has been jailed for plotting to bring other Albanians to the UK illegally.

Police responding to a 999 call before they were involved in a fatal road collision in Birmingham acted appropriately, an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) concluded.

NICE recommends life-extending daily pill which offers hope for people who cannot take standard treatment.

The Welsh Government is investing £98.75 million to improve the energy efficiency of thousands of social homes across Wales this year.

12 Squadron begins deployment to the Gulf region reflecting the strong UK-Qatar defence partnership that helps to keep the UK secure at home and strong abroad

New laws will end automatic release for badly behaved offenders and strengthen community punishment.

People living in rural and coastal areas will find it easier to see a cancer specialist as the government works to end the postcode lottery for care.

Ten experts with lived experience of disability and long-term health conditions have been appointed to help shape Government health and disability policy.

Households left with defective homes by government’s failed energy efficiency installation initiative may still be exposed to unaffordable repair bills.

Leicestershire Police’s investigation to locate a vulnerable missing person who was later found deceased are being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

With further cold weather on the horizon it is unlikely that there will be a let up in pressure any time soon.

The NHS is facing continuing winter pressures as the country approaches another cold snap, and as rising pressures are pushing hospitals to their busiest levels for this time of year since before COVID-19.

OVO will pay over £2.7 million in redress after failing to provide Warm Home Discount (WHD) rebates to 11,646 customers by the statutory deadline of 31 March 2024.

Elections are a crucial part of the democratic process. Citizens have the right to expect a regular opportunity to express a view about who should exercise power in their name, at all levels of government.

The Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Darren Jones MP, has announced changes to processes in Government to speed up delivery of major Government projects. 

Cllr Julie Jones-Evans, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Culture, Tourism and Sport Committee, responded to the Government's announcement of £1.5 billion in arts funding

Intake pledge met as £526.5 million committed for dentistry in 2026-27 Draft Budget.

A mandatory, standardised system for classifying sheep carcasses and price reporting comes into force on 28 January.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has referred a man’s convictions for child sexual offences to the Court of Appeal because new information undermines the credibility and reliability of the complainant’s account. 

The tech sector has weathered a series of increasingly onerous changes to the immigration system in recent years, including increasing minimum salary thresholds to sponsor talent and a sharp rise in the Immigration Skills Charge. 

Policing in Scotland is well managed and led, but more needs to be done to reform the service and make the best use of its resources.

New Suicide Prevention Action Plan published

The NHS Wales waiting list has fallen and fewer people are facing the longest waits for treatment, new figures show.

Education spending in England is at a crossroads: tight budgets, escalating pressures, and shifting demographics.

Ofcom and international online safety regulators have come together to highlight the importance of age checks in protecting children online. 

Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, said: “The first 1,000 days of a child’s life shape lifelong health, and we cannot continue to overlook the services that support families during this crucial period.

NICE approves breakthrough combination treatment that restores normal kidney function in almost half of patients with lupus nephritis.

Minister for Skills, Jack Sargeant, today hosted a Skills Summit in North Wales, bringing together key leaders to prepare the region’s workforce for future job opportunities.

A professional money launderer, who assisted with the laundering of funds from a high value investment fraud committed in China has been ordered to payback ££5,603,305.81 or face extra time in jail – today (Thursday 22 January 2026).

This once-in-a-generation reform will end the outdated two-tier system and build stronger local councils.

An online therapy programme can be used to help people aged 16 and over with eating disorders whilst they wait for specialist NHS treatment, an independent NICE has said.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has welcomed Government funding for consumers to upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes but warns that rising demand for upgrades will increase the opportunities for rogue traders to rip off vulnerable consumers.

Landlords are welcoming Government changes to proposed energy efficiency rules for the private rented sector, arguing they make improving the rental housing stock more realistic.

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, thanks the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly for his strong and effective stance in supporting Ukraine, and unequivocally condemning Russia’s aggression.

Wales will benefit from the Welsh Government receiving fairer funding and having stronger powers, the First Minister Eluned Morgan will say in a speech today.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with our Lunar New Year resources!

Votes of confidence in the UK economy as Chancellor secures £1.5 billion in major new private investments

ORR yesterday responsded to Transport Select Committee Chair, 7am Avanti service from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston.

US concerns about the status of its base in the Chagos Archipelago is understandable in a region of huge strategic importance. But solutions are possible that can satisfy all parties.

First Minister John Swinney has confirmed the Scottish Government intends to establish a new national housing agency with a focus on simplicity, scale and speed to enable the delivery of housing of all types, helping to meet housing need across Scotland.  

Within 12 months, the US President’s second term in office has had an impact on international relations unlike any in recent memory.

Blog posted by: Emily Middleton, Director General for Digital Transformation, Government Digital Service and Christine Bellamy, Interim Director General, Digital Products Group, 20 January 2026 – Digital Centre, Digital engagement, Digital strategy, Digital, Data and Technology.

NDA group puts decommissioning at the forefront of the agenda at Nuclear Week in Parliament.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti.

Welsh Government funding is helping an award-winning logistics company to establish a modern, technology-led logistics hub, supporting Welsh businesses and creating highly skilled new jobs.

The Scottish Budget 2026–27 sets out the government’s spending and investment priorities, outlining how funding will be allocated across key policy areas. It provides context on fiscal decisions and their implications for public services, the economy and future delivery.

Discover bite-sized AI basics explained to boost thinking and everyday productivity.

Defence Secretary Denmark press conference opening remarks on Defence and security cooperation (21 January 2026). 

In her speech, the Education Secretary, yesterday announced £23 million investment to expand the government's EdTech Testbeds pilot programme.

The Serious Fraud Office has today charged two in its investigation into suspected fraud at Safe Hands Plans Ltd. and parent company SHP Capital Holdings Ltd.

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

On Tuesday 20 January, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones gave a keynote speech to set out his plan to rewire Whitehall and modernise public services, to move fast and fix things after years of low public sector productivity.

UK manufacturers remained under significant pressure in the quarter to January, with output and orders declining, capacity utilisation falling and investment plans weak, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.

Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke at the launch of the Software Security Ambassadors Scheme on 15 January 2026.

Funding for schools, breakfast clubs and free school meals to tackle child poverty.

Greater powers of independence for role.

£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more

The government has this week committed over £650 million to upgrade the RAF's Typhoon fighter jet fleet, securing over 1,500 jobs across the UK.

UK Government Ministers are engaging with Northern Ireland schools to highlight the importance of East-West relations in the lead up to today’s (January 22) East-West Council in Belfast.

The Charity Commission has confirmed Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust, which has charitable objects to promote social cohesion, has addressed concerns raised about its relationship with a non-charitable company.

Response to Ofcom consultation.

The SL11 is a limited-stop express service between Abbey Wood and North Greenwich via Thamesmead, providing faster, more reliable access to Elizabeth line and DLR stations

In March 2025 HM Treasury (HMT) published its regulation ‘Action Plan’, which outlined a new strategy to encourage regulators to support innovation and economic growth, and cut down on administrative burdens by 25%, creating an annual net reduction target of £5.6 billion.

Chris Walters, Ofwat interim CEO responds to the Government’s White Paper on water

Planned 40% cuts to UK export support staff risk undermining delivery of the UK–India trade deal

£18 million investment to connect 12,500 premises.

Indra Group awarded seven-year contract with an option to extend it by a further three years, and then two further one-year extensions, to operate TfL's revenue collection system

The Minister for Further and Higher Education has called for universities, colleges, schools, learners, and businesses in Wales to share their views on post-16 education and research.

The partnership between the UK and Indonesia holds immense potential to create a more prosperous, secure and sustainable future for the people of both our countries. Today we commit to forging a new, deeper Strategic Partnership that delivers on this potential.

Local communities will benefit from a new £11.59 million government fund to help civil society organisations and local authorities work together to deliver support in areas including mental health, adult social care, women’s refuges and child poverty.

The Queen has attended a special celebration to mark the launch of the National Year of Reading in Scotland, led by the Department for Education and the National Literacy Trust. 

285 students are the latest cohort to benefit from the Defence Digital & Cyber Bursary scheme, taking the total to 500.

Regulations for Awaab's Law to be introduced in Scotland.

A man’s convictions and sentence have been referred to the Crown Court after the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) discovered important evidence in a report which was not disclosed to the defence. 

APCC Joint Leads for Economic and Cyber crime Tijs Broeke and Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts responds to the official launch of Report Fraud, a new, improved service for the reporting of incidents of fraud.

Frank Ferguson, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: “We received a file of evidence from Cheshire Constabulary in July 2025 asking us to consider further allegations against Lucy Letby, 36, relating to deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

Public Health Wales has been awarded a £20,000 grant by the Arts and Humanities Research Council Creative Communities programme to run a new project called Cynefin: A Creative Health Review for Wales.

Funding for colleges, universities and apprentices now in same place

People across Wales can now see where they are on NHS waiting lists using the NHS Wales App.

The government has published updated new build design guidance today.

The Welsh Government has published its Final Budget 2026-27 following an agreement with Plaid Cymru.

Young engineers to master battlefield-proven technology at Hereford university from September 2026.

Two men were arrested on 20 January 2026 as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation.

The CMA has today launched a consultation on its priorities for 2026 to 2027 in the first detailed implementation plan under its new 2026 to 2029 Strategy.

Children who are affected by domestic abuse are not being consistently recognised as victims despite this being set out in law, according to a new joint report by Ofsted, the CQC, HMICFRS, and HMIP.

New analysis paints a deeply shocking picture of people’s experiences waiting for care in busy A&E departments.

Defence talks in Copenhagen today will bring the UK and Denmark together to discuss High North security, industrial cooperation, and vital support to Ukraine, with Defence Secretary John Healey MP meeting Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. 

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, will today ask MPs to support the removal of aspects of the controversial law that would have given immunity to terrorists for Troubles-related killings. 

Minister Murray encourages regions to bid for funding in next wave of the Creative Clusters programme, which has boosted Liverpool’s music innovation sector 

Water companies who broke environmental rules are now funding the recovery of England’s waterways by local communities and environmental groups.

Cities and regions initiative to 'enhance capability, attract investment, and accelerate growth for the benefit of all of Scotland'

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones' speech on rewiring Whitehall and building the new digital state (20 January 2026).

This article originally appeared in The Telegraph on the 19 of January 2026 and comes ahead of the Remedial Order which will be debated/discussed in Parliament tomorrow

Blog posted by: Dan Austin, Engagement Lead, GDS and Lyndsay O’Brien, Senior Product Manager, GDS, 19 January 2026 – Digital Centre, Digital engagement, GDS team, People and skills, Transformation, Ways of working.

The Final Budget 2026-2027 will provide £1.2 billion more for people, public services and businesses across Wales than in this financial year.

Hello, happy new year and welcome to the first Global Tech Trade Policy Update of 2026. 

Bold new strategy will grow education exports to £40bn a year by 2030, supporting UK jobs and investment.

The National Crime Agency led a record year of takedowns of social media accounts linked to organised immigration crime during 2025.

Ministers to highlight government focus on stability and certainty in a volatile world.

Final preparations are underway for the launch of new NHS services in all parts of Wales to improve access to vital healthcare services for women.

Statement given yesterday by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights, Eleanor Sanders, at Lebanon's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

The UK has secured a record amount of new offshore wind capacity in the latest Government-backed auction for vital new clean power projects. These new offshore wind farms will strengthen Britain’s energy security and reduce electricity bills.

We have published updated Guidance on Rail Retailing, following a public consultation in autumn 2025.

Up to 250,000 more people with health conditions will receive support to stay in or return to work, as a groundbreaking programme proven to transform lives and boost living standards is to be rolled out across England.

New requirements for colleges and universities proposed.

Government launches consultation on children's social media use and bans phones in schools to protect young people's wellbeing and ensure safer online experiences.

The Charity Commission yesterday published an update on its inquiries into Dudley Central Mosque and Muslim Community Centre and The Muslim Community Centre and Mosque 1977.

Teachers, school nurses, and GPs will be offered NHS support to spot the early signs of eating disorders, so no child is left to ‘suffer in silence’.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating after a man became seriously unwell while in the custody of Cheshire Constabulary.

The First Minister of Wales has urged the Prime Minister to stand firm in the face of threats by Donald Trump to increase tariffs unless the UK complies with the US President’s desire to purchase Greenland.

techUK is delighted to announce the members of the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Council for the January 2026 to January 2028 tenure.

We have fined two companies a total of £225,000 for sending millions of unsolicited marketing messages in breach of the law. 

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) yesterday launched its manifesto setting out how the next Welsh Government can promote a better private rented sector (PRS) across Wales.

The funding will go towards UK research and development projects that help deliver net zero aviation by 2050.

Community groups across Wales are being reminded that there is still time to apply for the Perthyn grant, which supports communities to develop social enterprises or community-led housing projects.

A man’s rape conviction has been sent to the Court of Appeal by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) because there is a real possibility the court will conclude that a Crown Court had no jurisdiction to try the defendant for the offence in the first place. 

Wasteful duplication in government to be rooted out through new sweeping reviews.

Victims going through the Crown Court better supported to recover from crime and get closure with free access to transcripts of judges’ sentencing remarks.

British entrepreneurs, workers and communities will benefit from a sweeping package of growth measures, as the Government acts to invest in key growth sectors and slash red tape to help businesses scale up.

Second phase of Women’s Health Plan backed by over £2.4 million to tackle gynaecological waiting times.

Protests in Iran add to an uncertainty over the fate of the Iranian regime, that is felt within the country and the region.

In her speech, the Education Secretary, yesterday announced stronger safety measures to be introduced around AI in education.

Powered systems that controlled airflow and ventilation through the two reactors at Wylfa nuclear power station, Anglesey have been permanently switched off.

Statement given yesterday by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on the ICC’s work in Sudan.

Two North Wales stations, Shotton and Ruabon, have progressed to the next stage of the Access for All programme, a UK Government scheme backed by the Welsh Government to improve accessibility at railway stations.

He was handed a suspended sentence last year.

A company has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018.

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC recently (17 January 2026) delivered a speech at the meeting marking the UN-Association's 80th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly.

Four students from Stratford-upon-Avon have claimed first place in the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Data Challenge with their impressive project to tackle the area’s traffic congestion.

Consultation launched on whether to remove market remedies, which could benefit more than 10,000 businesses.

As part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to gather the views of women and girls to inform the second phase of the Women’s Health Plan, five third sector organisations were commissioned and funded to carry out focus groups.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has begun an independent investigation into the role West Midlands Police officers and staff played in the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa League match in Birmingham.

US actions in Venezuela and its identification of the Western Hemisphere as a US sphere of influence presents a complex set of challenges for China.

A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge facilities to help space businesses grow and creating up to 300 jobs.

A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system and protect households from disruption has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January).

MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee have endorsed Emma Douglas for the role of Chair of the Pensions Regulator.

The India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi represents a pivotal moment in the global AI dialogue, marking the first time this summit series will be hosted in a developing economy. 

Letter from the Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation to the Chair of the Business and Trade Committee on the Government's plans for audit reform legislation.

Government rolling out Jess's Rule posters to all GP surgeries in England to act as reminder of a life-saving patient safety initiative.

The FCA's decision to ban Darren Antony Reynolds from working in financial services and fine him £2,037,892 has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal.

The UK’s inaugural Town of Culture competition delivers community renewal for towns in Wales. 

Seema Malhotra, Minister for the Indo-Pacific – Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech given recently (15 January 2026).

Over the past year, Breakthrough Social Enterprise has grown rapidly in scale, complexity and responsibility.

The UK has signed a £205 million contract extension with QinetiQ to strengthen the RAF's Typhoon fleet with technical and engineering support

Over 50,000 UK drivers have made savings of up to £3,750 on a new electric vehicle and £1,400 a year on running costs.a

Young entrepreneurs will be supported to turn their ideas into successful businesses through a new Scottish Government programme.

The Iranian regime has no answers to the country’s problems and there will eventually be change. But this may not happen quickly or neatly.

A 55-year-old Romanian truck driver was recently jailed for 27 months after 10 foreign nationals were found in the back of his truck in Dover.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Aspiration Awards, a national celebration of the outstanding achievements of learners, apprentices, educators, support staff, and educational institutions across the UK. 

A bankrupt builder from Derby has been jailed after illegally obtaining more than £400,000 for home improvement projects.

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, has championed the strength and innovation of Welsh manufacturing and reiterated the Welsh Government’s unwavering support for the vital sector on a visit to one of the largest private sector businesses in the mid Wales region.