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techUK calls on MOD to address ‘core-enabler’ challenges in Defence Industrial Strategy.

Joint statement on behalf of 26 humanitarian partners on aid to Gaza and the proposal for a new aid delivery model.

A couple from Wales have been jailed for 23 years each after footage was shared online of them sexually abusing a child.

The weather is hotting up, and so are our workplaces. While employers are obliged to manage indoor temperatures and keep you cool, many don’t.

The Electoral Commission has concluded two investigations into the late delivery of annual statements of accounts. In both cases, the Commission decided it was not in the public interest to continue the investigation and closed it with no further action.

The Home Secretary yesterday updated on government action to counter state threats following the charging of three Iranian nationals under the National Security Act 2023.

A significant milestone has taken place as the Met Office’s operational weather and climate intelligence has transferred to a new supercomputer operated by Microsoft.

Digital exclusion in the UK is not an abstract policy problem. It is a daily constraint.

Statistics on Scottish Nitrogen Balance Sheet published today.

Nine years after the Brexit vote and five years after the UK left the EU, both sides have finally agreed to structured cooperation on defence and security. 

A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Essex, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirmed today (Tuesday 20 May).

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office yesterday summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom.

New Priorities for Culture have launched today with a focus on opportunities for all, regardless of age or background.

Suspended sentence for Bounce Back Loan fraudster.

UK secures new agreement with the European Union to support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people’s pockets.

Tuesday 20 May 2025 (London) – Pioneering technological solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the water sector have won a share of £42 million from the Ofwat Innovation Fund’s Water Breakthrough Challenge.

5 additional train services daily will bring an estimated extra £4 million into the local economy each year.

The Government risks a ‘missed opportunity’ if there is no cross-departmental strategy to address the UK’s ageing population, the Women and Equalities Committee has warned, following the Government’s response published recently (Friday 16 May) to its Rights of Older People report.

A Nottinghamshire Police officer has been dismissed after allegations of using excessive force during the detention a 16-year-old girl inside a police vehicle were proven.

Today we have published a report on the experiences of individuals with dementia interacting with health and social care services in England, and how these services are responding.

CBI yesterday responded to UK-EU Summit.

From healthcare to energy, collaboration with UK researchers is supporting Ukraine’s defence and reconstruction, and the UK’s Plan for Change.

Report on the potential policy implications of ascribing sentience to fish produced by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission.

In a report published yesterday following legislative scrutiny, the Joint Committee on Human Rights proposed amendments to the Mental Health Bill.

A major investment will modernise Britain's fishing fleet, enhance workforce skills, and revitalise coastal communities to boost tourism.

The annual amount of compliance yield from wealthy taxpayers – the tax revenue that HMRC has collected because of its work to ensure compliance – increased from £2.2 billion in 2019-20 to £5.2 billion in 2023-24.  

This plan sets out the programme of criminal justice joint inspections for 2025–27 in which two or more of our inspectorates will be working together. 

Since 2014, every local authority in Wales has benefitted from a huge investment in new school and college buildings, with £3.6bn invested in over 330 projects.

At the union’s Annual Delegate Conference delegates heard from guest speakers FDA General Secretary Dave Penman, journalist Lewis Goodall, and Cabinet Office minister Georgia Gould.

Project managers in the UK have seen average salaries increase by 10% according to the latest Salary and Market Trends Survey by APM.

A new study has shown irreversible risks to the Amazon and northern hemisphere forests from climate change.

A major new partnership between the Crown Estate and Lendlease has been agreed which will unlock housing and science innovation hubs across the UK worth £24 billion.

Eight roundtable discussions to be held across Scotland.

The Trump Administration is likely to adopt a more assertive defence policy than during his first term, with greater preparedness to threaten and use military force in a targeted way in pursuit of foreign policy goals, whilst avoiding ‘boots on the ground’.

Although Friedrich Merz has big ambitions for Germany’s international role, significant domestic pressures remain and will constrain his government’s room for manoeuvre.

All new patients registering at GP practices are to be asked if they had a blood transfusion before 1996, as part of an NHS drive to find undiagnosed patients affected by the contaminated blood scandal.

Suspended sentence for bankrupt who defrauded HMRC

The Welsh Government yesterday introduced a bold and ambitious Bill which aims to transform our response to homelessness.

The UK Spectrum Policy Forum (UK SPF) commissioned a second study from Coleago Consulting to launch a new report titled “Future of the UHF Band After 2034: an analysis of options in the UK.”

The Children’s Commissioner’s annual report on the state of children’s mental health services highlights huge inequalities when it comes to accessing support, with some young people waiting up to 17 times longer than others depending on where they live.

Two men who jumped from a boat and attempted to swim to shore after 350 kilos of cocaine was discovered in the hull have been sentenced.

Defence scientists develop glue that enables rapid repairs to equipment in extreme environments.

More people in social housing will soon become confident digital technology users, as the Welsh Government has expanded its successful Minimum Digital Living standard grants to reach more housing providers across Wales.

Blog posted by: Natalie Jones OBE – Director of Digital Identity, Government Digital Service, 14 May 2025 – Categories: GOV.UK Wallet.

Over 10 million people who use Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products will gain stronger rights and clearer protections under new rules - stopping unaffordable borrowing and helping families keep more of their money.

Three men charged with National Security Act offences.

Scotland’s interests cannot be an afterthought in negotiations.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into the circumstances surrounding the police shooting of a man at an address in Huyton by Merseyside Police on Wednesday (14 May) is continuing. 

Decades of peace building could unravel in the Balkan region under the influence of Russian 'grey zone' activities unless a multinational security platform can mobile against the tide.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's speech on the use of EdTech to improve opportunity in education at the Education World Forum.

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has warned that the Government is failing to acknowledge the true state of the court system and its lack of readiness to handle possession cases following the end of Section 21 'no-fault' evictions.

Statement given recently (15 May 2025) by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.

Every football club in Wales will be able to access one of around 1,000 mental health awareness training places as part of a drive to better support clubs to support their teams, coaches and players and their wider community.

The killing of Abdelghani al-Kikli, an armed group commander, has triggered internal conflicts over power and influence, shattering the relative calm that has prevailed since 2020.

This week, the Prime Minister will strike yet another deal that will deliver in the national interest of this country. It will be good for growth, good for jobs, good for bills, and good for our borders.

On Wednesday 23 April, we became aware of a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services.

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170 million in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

More than 250 personnel from the UK Armed Forces are deployed to locations such as Cyprus and Somalia, working to reduce the threat of violence.

A former prison governor has been jailed for nine years after having a relationship with a drug-dealing organised criminal who gave her a £12,000 Mercedes as a gift.

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland visits food distribution company, PRM, as figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency show the Northern Ireland economy grew faster than the UK as a whole in the final quarter of 2024.

New criteria to give certainty to world-class research organisations, helping to attract greater private investment and grow the UK economy.

Agenda for Change staff accept two-year pay offer.

Last week, I received a call from my credit card provider: “Hello Mr Lane, I’m calling from the security department at [Credit Card Company]. Before I can explain why I’m calling, I need to verify your identity.” 

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation into an environmental permit application from Fornax (North East) Ltd to operate an energy-from-waste plant.

A former Sussex Police officer, currently facing trial for rape and sexual assault charges following our investigation, has been charged with 18 further criminal offences.

Breakfast clubs to help tackle poverty.

The Welsh Government has made £24 million available in loan funding to unlock vital land for housing development and deliver more than 600 new homes across Wales.

NHS England has announced the introduction of a Cyber Security Charter in an open letter addressed to all current, prospective and aspiring suppliers to the NHS.

Online abuse is having a significant impact on the ability of sportspeople and pundits to do their jobs, live their lives and express themselves, according to new research published by Ofcom

The IOPC has concluded that a woman’s complaints relating to her interactions with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers while in custody – including how she was searched - should now be independently investigated.

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into The C J M Charitable Trust.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that one in ten people have no cash savings at all, and another 21% have less than £1,000 to draw on in an emergency. The regulator’s research also shows that one in four people in the UK have low financial resilience, meaning that they have missed payments, are struggling to keep up with commitments, or don’t have savings to help them through difficulties.

New data published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) reveals that a rumoured potential increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of rental properties is now the single biggest concern for private landlords. 

My greatest privilege as Children’s Commissioner is to listen to children and amplify their voices on the issues that matter most to them – both those that affect them directly, and those that may appear at first glance to lie beyond their immediate experience.

The police inspectorate has warned of missed opportunities to investigate organised immigration crime, with intelligence gathering neither being effective nor robust enough.

We’ve published a new report called ‘Leading the Crowd’ – showing the important role that public investment in England’s arts and cultural sector plays in attracting further income from private investors and earned sources. 

Academically high-achieving teenagers from the most deprived backgrounds in England are five times more likely to be arrested and cautioned or sentenced than their peers from the wealthiest backgrounds, finds new research by a UCL academic.

Visit underscores need to maintain peace and regional security

People who started a debt relief order application before April 2024 but did not complete the process are being offered refunds for any fees paid

Got a question about Carbon Capture, Usage, and Storage (CCUS) and the technology involved? Experts answer some of the most common questions here.

A qualified pilot used his light aircraft in a bid to smuggle cocaine into the UK.

Dentists in England encouraged to take part to inform government plans to improve NHS dentistry.

The Office for National Statistics has improved the way it collects data on victims of domestic abuse to capture a wider range of abuse types and behaviours. 

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is issuing a stark warning to the public about dangerous and unregulated nasal tanning sprays that are being marketed to consumers on social media platforms.

Environment Secretary Steve Reed approves purchase to allow new scheme to be built.

Plutonium treatment plant moves a step closer to completion.

Peace negotiations with Russia require more than a contemporary understanding of events, and diplomats would do well to recognise the patterns Russia’s past teach us.

School mental health support rollout to reach up to 900,000 more pupils this year, covering six in ten children across the country.

NRS Dounreay has been awarded Gold status for skills and training for the fourth consecutive year by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board.

Statement given yesterday by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.

The latest series of huge global hit TV show, Industry, currently being filmed in Cardiff, is bringing more employment, career progression and upskilling opportunities to Wales’ TV sector.

Communities who campaigned to turn their favourite spots into official bathing waters asked to help the Environment Agency make them cleaner to swim in.

A violent man who assaulted and harassed his ex-partner in a sustained campaign of abuse has had his sentence extended after the Solicitor General intervened.

A joint statement between the UK and Germany, providing progress on the Trinity House Agreement, following a meeting of Defence Secretary John Healey and Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius in Berlin (15 May 2025).

Dstl and FBI collaboration pushes forward the development of world-leading expertise and knowledge.

Symbol based boards have been installed in parks across Wales to help children with speech and language barriers communicate easily.

Four illegal workers were discovered by Immigration Enforcement officers

The Charity Commission has issued the Islamic Centre of England Limited with a formal Order under Section 84 of the Charities Act, compelling the trustees to provide rigorous oversight of future speakers and online activity by the charity among other actions.

Ahead of the EU-UK Summit, the CBI has set out how both sides can underpin a 'new strategic partnership' built on defence, energy security and economic growth that drives prosperity for current and future generations.

Insolvency Service to take over NATIS’s ongoing covid fraud investigations.

First Minister announces funding at award winning Eco-School.

Ambassador Holland yesterday welcomed the work of the OSCE Office amid a challenging financial backdrop.

The latest stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP) from Maplethorpe to Humber Bridge opens today.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) have updated our memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreement that sets out how we work together to share information and promote quality and safety.

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on its Disabled People's Rights Plan, setting out a positive ambition for advancing the rights and opportunities of all disabled people across Wales over the next decade.

Rory Deighton says NHS leaders and their teams have been working hard to ramp up productivity and improve patient care

We have fined Newcastle based sole trader Darian Bishop, trading as ECO4U, £50,000 for making over 194,000 unlawful marketing calls to people on the UK’s ’do not call’ register. 

The Office of Rail and Road has published its study into how train operators at busy rail stations communicate and record requests by passengers for assistance. The study found that a dedicated staff app has proven beneficial, but there is much more scope to use data and the technology to make further improvements for passengers.

Maintaining strong UK competition policy is crucial to increasing investment, boosting innovation and growing the economy, according to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)

We are consulting on draft guidance for cerliponase alfa for treating neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2), a type of Batten disease.

The fragility of the social care sector is one of the biggest challenges facing the health and wellbeing of our population.

An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation has found that the use of force by Met Police officers to detain and arrest a man, who was wrongfully suspected of being involved in a vehicle pursuit in west London, was reasonable in the circumstances.   

Public Health Wales is reminding visitors to open farms to follow good hygiene practices when visiting farms. Seven new cases of cryptosporidium have been identified in association with visits to a Cowbridge farm in March and April 2025.

The UK has re-entered the top 10 of the Nanny State Index 2025, published yesterday by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and the European Policy Information Centre (EPICENTER). Edited by Dr Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics, it gives 29 European countries a score out of 100 according to how it regulates lifestyle choices.

Young people in the UK who lived in polluted areas during their early years are more likely to report worse general health than their peers at age 17, according to new UCL research.

NHS staff work incredibly hard to provide patients the care they require and keep them safe.

Halton Borough Council did not do enough to help a man who approached it for help when he became homeless because of domestic abuse, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.

The NHS delivered over 100,000 more treatments in March compared to the same month last year, with a quarter of a million fewer waiting longer than 18 weeks for care.

Schools, community centres and care homes receive new awards to upgrade their buildings and save money off bills in the long term.

Changes will mean more money in the pockets of hard-working people when they reach retirement, delivering on government’s Plan for Change

Matthew Taylor expresses concern that some of the measures could be seen as punishing NHS leaders

Capital markets are set to be boosted, as part of this government's Plan for Change.

Landmark bill passes in Parliament as Great British Energy takes another major step forward.

The UK and Germany will confirm for the first time that they will work together to develop a new long-range strike capability with a range of over 2,000 km

Mansion House Accord unlocks up to £50 billion investment for the economy, with first commitments to invest in the UK.

Increasing housing supply and reducing temporary accommodation use.

The National Cyber Security Centre aims to make the UK the safest place to live and work online. Its website provides guidance and resources for all, from individuals to large organisations and cyber security professionals.

Thelma Stober is a survivor of the 7/7 London bombings, Deputy Lieutenant for Greater London and Co-Chair of the Grenfell Memorial Commission. She is also a Trustee of the National Emergencies Trust and chairs its Survivors Advisory Panel.

The UK high street has caught the attention of organised criminals seeking avenues for money laundering, leading to recent and high-profile action from British police forces.

Businesses and consumers will benefit from new growth-focused Strategic Steer set for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in the latest step of the government’s agenda to reform regulation to drive growth as part of the plan for change.

Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature reserve launched, creating huge boost for countryside access.

Ambassador Holland welcomes talks in Istanbul and urges Russia to end the bloodshed in Ukraine and show it is serious about peace or face further sanctions.

Israeli authorities are blocking all humanitarian aid into Gaza – threatening mass starvation.

Environment Agency monitoring of the 56 designated bathing waters between Highcliffe and Hastings Pelham have started ahead of summer.

The UK will step up efforts to break the crime web fuelling illegal migration across the Western Balkans on a historic visit to the region by the Prime Minister. 

Industry, innovators and investors will benefit from a new partnership with UK Defence, making it easier and more attractive to do business than ever before.

Dstl has been part of a major MOD programme which will fundamentally change electromagnetic warfare surveillance and anti-ship missile defence capabilities.

A bespoke plan to help Scottish companies export to the United States will be drawn up as part of new measures aimed at boosting trade.

The company has been wound-up following a hearing at the High Court.

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory class inquiry into several charities and issued orders to temporarily restrict the issuing of cheques.

CBI has responded to March 2025 quarterly GDP data.

NHS leaders will face new performance-based pay system with bonuses for improved patient care and penalties for failing trust executives.

Cardiology nurses are to be supported to develop advanced skills to enable them to treat a wider range of patients and heart conditions.

Environment Agency sampling of Devon and Cornwall's 155 monitored beaches has started and will run through until the end of September. 

Parents of 16 to 19 year olds can go online to extend their Child Benefit claim to guarantee payments in September.

People’s access to independent and accurate news will be better protected under updated government rules, which will modernise powers around media mergers while supporting investment and growth.

The UK’s world leading insurance market could benefit from simpler, more straightforward rules, under proposals published by the FCA yesterday.

On 25 April the Equality and Human Rights Commission announced that it would undertake a public consultation on updates made to its statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, following the Supreme Court’s judgment in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers.

The Duchess of Edinburgh has visited Barleylands in Essex, to mark 40 years of agricultural education.

Government launches Inclusion 2028 programme which will improve access to PE and school sports for pupils with SEND.

The Environment Agency will be testing water quality more than 7000 times during the season

Cardiff has been named as one of 13 locations where more Civil Service jobs will be moved in a boost for the local economy.

Personal imports for travellers from the EU remain banned

The King and Queen, as Joint Presidents, have attended the Elephant Family’s ‘Wonders of the Wild’ event at Kew Gardens, to celebrate art and conservation.

Get involved in developing our new Facilities Management and Security Services agreement.

Fewer households believe the amount water companies charge is fair, with customers’ overall trust in the sector also hitting a new low.

The government publishes its final response to the Infected Blood Inquiry’s May 2024 report.

New autonomous platform set to boost UK defence capability, economic growth and job creation.