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Anniversary Statement: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G-CMSM

Anniversary Statement: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G-CMSM

10 April 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

In-flight vibration and forced landing, near Bembridge Airport, Isle of Wight on 12 April 2025...

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Two new appointments to UK Sea Fish Industry Authority Board 

Two new appointments to UK Sea Fish Industry Authority Board 

10 April 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Two independent board members appointed for three-year terms...

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UK start-up to supply interceptor missiles to UK military and Gulf partners

UK start-up to supply interceptor missiles to UK military and Gulf partners

10 April 2026 - 08:57 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Defence Secretary announces Cambridge Aerospace set to supply new interceptor missiles - known as 'Skyhammer' and launch...

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Local museums receive £4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture

Local museums receive £4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture

09 April 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

£4 million of public funding and private philanthropy to improve access to museums and galleries across the country ...

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UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters

UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters

09 April 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The UK government is considering tougher measures against criminals exploiting gadgets designed to hack doorbells and ve...

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Foreign Secretary Mansion House address to City of London 2026

Foreign Secretary Mansion House address to City of London 2026

09 April 2026 - 22:25 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivered the annual Mansion House address to the City of London on 9 April 2026....

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PM meeting with President of the UAE: 9 April 2026

PM meeting with President of the UAE: 9 April 2026

09 April 2026 - 21:52 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu...

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PM meeting with King and Prime Minister of Bahrain: 9 April 2026

PM meeting with King and Prime Minister of Bahrain: 9 April 2026

09 April 2026 - 21:51 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met with His Majesty the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness the Crown ...

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Threatened species set for major funding boost

Threatened species set for major funding boost

09 April 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Five species ranging from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider will receive a major funding boost...

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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 9 April 2026

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 9 April 2026

09 April 2026 - 20:31 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump from Qatar this evening. ...

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We continue to call on Kosovo and Serbia to resolve outstanding disagreements through the EU-facilitated Dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory

Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory

09 April 2026 - 17:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Thanks to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, 4,200 jobs have been secured following over £700 million of investment in...

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Joint Statement on the conflict in the Middle East: 8 April 2026

Joint Statement on the conflict in the Middle East: 8 April 2026

09 April 2026 - 16:17 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, Prime Minister Albanese, ...

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Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026- registration open

Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026- registration open

09 April 2026 - 15:58 News Story

Government Chemist

Registration open for the Government Chemist Conference 2026: safe food for tomorrow's world- evidence-based measurement...

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Appointments to the Animals in Science Committee: April 2026

Appointments to the Animals in Science Committee: April 2026

09 April 2026 - 15:31 News Story

Animals in Science Committee

The Lords Minister has appointed 6 new members to the Animals in Science Committee....

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Knife homicides down 27% after 63,000 knives taken off streets

Knife homicides down 27% after 63,000 knives taken off streets

09 April 2026 - 14:38 News Story

Home Office

More than 63,000 knives and weapons have been taken off our streets under this government. ...

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Schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support

09 April 2026 - 14:33 News Story

Home Office

Schools in high knife crime hotspots to get targeted support to divert children away from crime. ...

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Knife crime hotspots to see surge in police operations

Knife crime hotspots to see surge in police operations

09 April 2026 - 14:16 News Story

Home Office

High knife crime hotspots to see surge in police patrols, knife arches and Live Facial Recognition to catch perpetrators...

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What do PhDs think about our placement scheme?

What do PhDs think about our placement scheme?

09 April 2026 - 14:04 News Story

Open Innovation Team

With more than 200 PhD placements since 2016, alumni share how the scheme has shaped their research, skills and careers....

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

09 April 2026 - 13:46 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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27th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2026

27th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2026

09 April 2026 - 11:35 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, speaks on the anniversary of NATO's response to the humanitarian cri...

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Defence Secretary No9 speech - 09 April 2026

Defence Secretary No9 speech - 09 April 2026

09 April 2026 - 10:48 Speech

Ministry of Defence

The Defence Secretary held a media briefing at No9 today to give an operational update on Russian activity in the Atlant...

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UK exposes covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters

UK exposes covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters

09 April 2026 - 10:36 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The British military has exposed a covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters, forcing the vessels to re...

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Victims and bereaved get more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims and bereaved get more time to challenge lenient sentences

09 April 2026 - 10:26 News Story

Ministry of Justice

Victims and bereaved families will get longer to challenge sentences they don't feel fit the crime they've suffered ...

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£50 million boost for defence businesses in Plymouth and the South West with new defence growth deal

£50 million boost for defence businesses in Plymouth and the South West with new defence growth deal

09 April 2026 - 10:26 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

New defence investment will help defence businesses grow, by cutting red tape and creating hundreds of well-paid jobs, s...

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Current inspections

Current inspections

09 April 2026 - 10:14 News Story

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication....

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Inspection announcement: An inspection of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation

Inspection announcement: An inspection of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation

09 April 2026 - 10:13 News Story

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenc...

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Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants as landmark legislation introduced

Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants as landmark legislation introduced

09 April 2026 - 10:02 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Disabled benefit claimants will be given the right to try work without the immediate fear of losing their benefits, with...

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Appointment of a new Chair to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody

Appointment of a new Chair to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody

09 April 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Deputy Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Wendy Sinclair-Gieben as Chair of the Inde...

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Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills

Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills

09 April 2026 - 08:58 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

The Environment Agency will take the helm as Lead Environmental Regulator to coordinate streamlined, joined-up advice. ...

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