Baroque masterpiece worth £9,000,000 at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 16 January 2026 Department for Culture, Media and Sport

A temporary export bar has been placed on Claude Lorrain’s Landscape with Rural Dance...

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Galw Trefi Cymru:?Could a Welsh town be crowned the first UK Town of Culture??

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 12:50 Wales Office Press Release

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

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New Chair appointed to The Royal Parks

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 12:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport News Story

The Secretary of State has appointed Dr Linda Yueh CBE as Chair of The Royal Parks for a term of 4 years from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030...

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Vital lifeline for Widewater Lagoon wildlife to be restored

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 11:00 Environment Agency News Story

The Environment Agency will refurbish the mitigation pipe at Widewater Lagoon near Lancing in early 2026. ...

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£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 10:59 Department for Education Press Release

New requirement that every teacher receives training to support pupils, as government makes good on promise to deliver reforms families are crying out for....

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Martyn Oliver's speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 10:56 Ofsted Speech

Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke at the Livery Education Conference at Drapers' Hall....

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EA launches new permit consultation for Davidstow creamery

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 10:27 Environment Agency News Story

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on a draft permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery site near Davidstow, Cornwall....

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How to challenge your Council Tax band: a step by step guide

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 10:05 Valuation Office Agency News Story

Find out how to challenge your Council Tax band with clear steps to guide you through the process. ...

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Rogue builder jailed after obtaining more than £400,000 in credit from five victims while bankrupt

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 10:00 The Insolvency Service Press Release

Jail term for bankrupt builder...

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Appointment of Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire: 16 January 2026

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 10:00 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Brian Wyndham Payne, MStJ, DL, as His Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire....

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UK industry support to Ukraine supercharged with new business centre

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 09:15 Ministry of Defence Press Release

A new business centre will open in Kyiv this year to ensure Britain’s cutting-edge defence industry and innovators can step up their work to equip Ukraine’s Armed Forces in their fight against Putin's...

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Medicines regulator approves up to 7.2mg dose of semaglutide?(Wegovy) for patients with obesity only

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 08:27 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency News Story

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved a maximum dose of up to 7.2mg per week of semaglutide (Wegovy) on 6 January 2026....

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Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 00:00 Ministry of Justice Press Release

The Deputy Prime Minister has tasked the Ministry of Justice to learn from Ukraine’s expertise, to harness their wartime innovation and tackle prison drones....

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Chancellor marks beginning of construction at new Government Hub

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 00:00 Government Property Agency Press Release

Construction of a Government Hub in Darlington got underway with a breaking ground ceremony today, January 16, led by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves....

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Regulator issues Official Warnings to two Church of England Dioceses

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 00:00 The Charity Commission Press Release

The Charity Commission has taken regulatory action against The Liverpool Diocesan Board of Finance and The Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance....

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PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 16 January 2026

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 00:00 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani last night....

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Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 00:00 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

Robotics and defence tech announced as the RIO's 2 new priority areas....

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£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 00:00 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Army cyber warriors are to benefit from new modern accommodation and specialist training facilities, following nearly £300 million investment announced today for Duke of Gloucester Barracks....

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UK and Ukraine?strengthen ties under?landmark?partnership?as £20 million accelerated to support energy infrastructure

Friday, 16 January 2026 - 00:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

The UK and Ukraine mark the first anniversary of? the historic ?100 Year Partnership with new initiatives?driving security and prosperity?in both countries.?...

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