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Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home

Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home

Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Thousands more young people will be able to gain the skills, qualifications and experience they need for future careers, as the government today rolls...

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PM: ‘From today Britain will value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap’

PM: ‘From today Britain will value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap’

Monday, 27 July 2026

Under the Prime Minister’s fundamental changes to the education system, 14-year-olds will be able to get early access to technical education, skills t...

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PM puts new offer on the table to businesses in first talks with industry groups: 24 July 2026

PM puts new offer on the table to businesses in first talks with industry groups: 24 July 2026

Friday, 24 July 2026

The Prime Minister has held his first calls with business representative organisations where he set out a new offer from government to Britain's job c...

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ASEAN UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo Pacific: Advancing Together

ASEAN UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo Pacific: Advancing Together

Thursday, 23 July 2026

ASEAN-UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific: Advancing Together ...

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Power of Youth Charter gives young people a voice in government

Power of Youth Charter gives young people a voice in government

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

DCMS becomes the first central government department to sign the Power of Youth Charter...

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Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares

Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Millions of people will save a third on bus travel as Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a cap on single bus tickets at £2 during his first week in...

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UKHSA's Chief Scientist reminds families how to Beat the Heat as schools break for summer

UKHSA's Chief Scientist reminds families how to Beat the Heat as schools break for summer

Monday, 20 July 2026

UKHSA joins forces with leading water safety charities to highlight the risks of swimming in open water....

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Children’s health further protected with energy drinks ban

Children’s health further protected with energy drinks ban

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The government will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s in England from April 2027....

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JCVI publishes new recommendation to Government on adolescent MenB vaccination

JCVI publishes new recommendation to Government on adolescent MenB vaccination

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will consider the recommendation before a decision is made on any changes to the NHS MenB vaccination ...

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Hundreds more schools to save on bills as government solar drive slashes millions off energy costs

Hundreds more schools to save on bills as government solar drive slashes millions off energy costs

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

First wave of schools to get government-funded solar will save £220 million on their bills to reinvest in children’s education....

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Young people in Port Talbot in line for up to £5m boost in jobs

Young people in Port Talbot in line for up to £5m boost in jobs

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Welsh Secretary today announces a new skills initiative in Port Talbot designed to help local young people into careers in well-paid local job opportu...

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New social media curfews and crackdown on addictive features to better protect 16  and 17 year olds online

New social media curfews and crackdown on addictive features to better protect 16 and 17 year olds online

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Default overnight curfews and addictive features to be switched off automatically to protect 16 and 17-year-olds on social media...

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Rachel Reeves Mansion House 2026 speech

Rachel Reeves Mansion House 2026 speech

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her third Mansion House speech on the evening of Tuesday 14 July 2026....

Ofsted outlines plans to tackle sharp growth in unregistered children’s homes

Ofsted outlines plans to tackle sharp growth in unregistered children’s homes

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Ofsted has today outlined a change in its approach to tackling unregistered children’s homes, designed to stop unsafe and unlawful placements and to a...

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Youth Justice Board appointments: 14 July 2026

Youth Justice Board appointments: 14 July 2026

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

The Deputy Prime Minister has approved the further appointment of the Interim Chair of the Youth Justice Board as well as the member with experience a...

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Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry

Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry

Monday, 13 July 2026

The UK music industry will benefit from a range of new powers and investment as the government unveils a new long-term plan to back the sector....

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£25 million to deliver vital support for child trafficking victims

£25 million to deliver vital support for child trafficking victims

Monday, 13 July 2026

Funding will see a consistent, national Independent Child Trafficking Guardians service for child survivors of modern slavery and trafficking....

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Government accelerates drive to protect 30% of England's land for nature by 2030

Government accelerates drive to protect 30% of England's land for nature by 2030

Sunday, 12 July 2026

Government sets out clear path to the international agreed target of protecting and improving 30% of land by 2030...

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Ministers launch crackdown on vapes targeting kids

Ministers launch crackdown on vapes targeting kids

Friday, 10 July 2026

Ministers have launched a crackdown on vapes marketed at kids with a shift to plain white packaging....

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Skills plans to train local people for local jobs

Skills plans to train local people for local jobs

Friday, 10 July 2026

New plans published today will make sure local training equips people with skills needed by local employers....

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Martyn Oliver and Yvette Stanley speak at the ADCS Annual Conference 2026

Martyn Oliver and Yvette Stanley speak at the ADCS Annual Conference 2026

Friday, 10 July 2026

Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, and Yvette Stanley, National Director, Regulation and Social Care, spoke at the ADCS Annual Conference in...

County lines –  record year for gang busts and knife seizures

County lines – record year for gang busts and knife seizures

Friday, 10 July 2026

Largest ever numbers of drug lines closed, gang leaders put behind bars and dangerous weapons seized through county line operations....

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New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts

New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Updated UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines find even small amounts of physical activity benefit health....

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OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report: UK statement, July 2026

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report: UK statement, July 2026

Thursday, 09 July 2026

The UK condemns Russia’s systematic efforts to compel loyalty from Ukrainian children through militarisation, indoctrination, and coercion...

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on indoctrination of Ukrainian children: Joint statement, July 2026

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on indoctrination of Ukrainian children: Joint statement, July 2026

Thursday, 09 July 2026

The UK, together with 40 other countries, condemns Russia’s coordinated indoctrination and militarisation of Ukrainian children....

President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026

President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Ambassador Holland welcomed Monaco’s Presidency priorities on human rights and democracy, highlighting the importance of countering Russia’s war again...

Plan to track progress on lifting 550,000 children out of poverty published

Plan to track progress on lifting 550,000 children out of poverty published

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Families across the country will be able to see how the Government will track its progress in tackling child poverty in the years ahead, as a new repo...

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Education Secretary's speech at Ruskin College

Education Secretary's speech at Ruskin College

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's speech at Ruskin College. ...

Government action so children do not pay for a parent’s crime

Government action so children do not pay for a parent’s crime

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Children with a parent in prison will be recognised earlier and connected to support under a new government pilot to help them thrive...

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Crackdown on profiteers through children’s social care shake up

Crackdown on profiteers through children’s social care shake up

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Expansion of dynamic new model for children’s social care, cracking down on profiteering and more local support for foster carers and children in care...

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