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Government to end cancer postcode lottery for patients

Government to end cancer postcode lottery for patients

Thursday, 22 January 2026

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....

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Holocaust Memorial one step closer as Bill receives Royal Assent

Holocaust Memorial one step closer as Bill receives Royal Assent

Thursday, 22 January 2026

The Holocaust Memorial Act removes legislation which had blocked progress on the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre....

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Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation

Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation

Thursday, 22 January 2026

This once-in-a-generation reform will end the outdated two-tier system and build stronger local councils.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

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UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East West Council

UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East West Council

Thursday, 22 January 2026

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

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New £11.5 million fund will help charities and councils support local communities.

New £11.5 million fund will help charities and councils support local communities.

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Local communities will benefit from a new £11.59 million government fund to help civil society organisations and local authorities work together to de...

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New design guidance to raise the bar for new build developments

New design guidance to raise the bar for new build developments

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

The government has published updated new build design guidance today. ...

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Speech for UN Association 80th anniversary of United Nations General Assembly meeting

Speech for UN Association 80th anniversary of United Nations General Assembly meeting

Saturday, 17 January 2026

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered a speech at the meeting marking the UN-Association's 80th anniversary of the United Nations General Asse...

Modernising the NHS to meet changing demands

Modernising the NHS to meet changing demands

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, delivers a keynote speech on NHS reform at the Institute for Government's annual confere...

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

Monday, 05 January 2026

Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons regarding Venezuela....

UK celebrates recipents from NI in New Year Honours list

UK celebrates recipents from NI in New Year Honours list

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

55 people from Northern Ireland who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Years Honours List 20...

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Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act

Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Leaders from across the business community, trade union movement and wider civil society have welcomed the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assen...

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Launch of the UK’s new Approach to Africa: Baroness Chapman’s speech

Launch of the UK’s new Approach to Africa: Baroness Chapman’s speech

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Baroness Chapman launches the UK’s new Approach to Africa in a speech in London to African Ambassadors and High Commissioners, UK parliamentarians, an...

Russia’s repression at home enables its war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s repression at home enables its war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Ambassador Holland highlights how Russia’s domestic repression underpins its war of aggression against Ukraine, including a crackdown on dissent, the ...

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: UK closing statement

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: UK closing statement

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Deputy Ambassador James Ford salutes civil society for their contribution to the rule of law, media freedom, and democracy across the OSCE region....

Clinton Rogers to headline Somerset Prepared event

Clinton Rogers to headline Somerset Prepared event

Monday, 29 September 2025

Ex-BBC newsman will present the community resilience day which will give workshops on flood prevention and give awards to local heroes who help protec...

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The human rights situation in Belarus:  Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2025

The human rights situation in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2025

Thursday, 11 September 2025

The UK and 37 other OSCE countries call for the release of all political prisoners and an end to repression of civil society, independent media and op...

AI Security Institute launches international coalition to safeguard AI development

AI Security Institute launches international coalition to safeguard AI development

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

AI Security Institute joins forces with Canadian counterpart, Amazon, Anthropic and civil society in new research project focused on AI behaviour and ...

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PM speech at the Civil Society Summit: 17 July 2025

PM speech at the Civil Society Summit: 17 July 2025

Thursday, 17 July 2025

The Prime Minister gave a speech at the Civil Society Summit....

PM set to reshape how Government works with communities to tackle Britain’s biggest challenges

PM set to reshape how Government works with communities to tackle Britain’s biggest challenges

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

The Prime Minister will launch the Civil Society Covenant – a new way of working that puts people at the heart of government....

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office summons Georgian Chargé d'Affaires   30 June 2025

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office summons Georgian Chargé d'Affaires 30 June 2025

Monday, 30 June 2025

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office protests Georgian Dreams crackdown on civil society, independent media and critical voice in Georgia...

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Deteriorating Human Rights situation in Georgia:  Joint Statement to the OSCE, April 2025.

Deteriorating Human Rights situation in Georgia: Joint Statement to the OSCE, April 2025.

Friday, 11 April 2025

UK and other OSCE participating States express concern over the deteriorating human rights situation and call on Georgia to open an inclusive dialogue...

UK and others announce that the recipient of the 2025 Democracy Defenders Award is the Georgian Young Lawyers' Association.

UK and others announce that the recipient of the 2025 Democracy Defenders Award is the Georgian Young Lawyers' Association.

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

The Democracy Defenders Award recognises the contribution civil society makes to promoting democracy in the OSCE region. The Georgian Young Lawyers' A...

Government launches call for evidence to break down barriers to opportunity at work

Government launches call for evidence to break down barriers to opportunity at work

Monday, 07 April 2025

A new call for evidence [launched today] will enable business, trade unions and civil society to shape action helping everyone, no matter their backgr...

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Minister Peacock speech at Youth Select Committee report launch

Minister Peacock speech at Youth Select Committee report launch

Friday, 28 March 2025

The Minister for Civil Society and Youth's speech at the report launch for the Youth Select Committee inquiry on Youth Violence and Social Media. ...

Minister Peacock speech at the Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum

Minister Peacock speech at the Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Speech by the Minister for Civil Society and Youth at on philanthropy and impact economy at the Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum. ...

Net Zero Council relaunched to supercharge Clean Energy Superpower Mission

Net Zero Council relaunched to supercharge Clean Energy Superpower Mission

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Government relaunches an expanded Net Zero Council, bringing together business, civil society and local authorities to drive the clean energy transiti...

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Net Zero Council ??

Net Zero Council ??

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Government relaunches the Net Zero Council, expanding its membership to include civil society and local government....

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Minister Peacock speech at A Civil Alliance: Collaboration between Civil Society and the Civil Service

Minister Peacock speech at A Civil Alliance: Collaboration between Civil Society and the Civil Service

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Minister Peacock's speech at a Pro Bono Economics (PBE) event, A Civil Alliance: Collaboration between Civil Society and the Civil Service...

Minister Peacock speech at Charities Aid Foundation’s Centenary Parliamentary Reception

Minister Peacock speech at Charities Aid Foundation’s Centenary Parliamentary Reception

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Speech delivered by the Minister for Civil Society, celebrating the significant role of the Charities Aid Foundation in the charity sector over the pa...

Government partners with civil society to transform lives across the UK

Government partners with civil society to transform lives across the UK

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Government marks ‘new beginning’ of relationship with civil society to tackle some of society’s most pressing issues with launch of a new ‘Civil Socie...

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