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New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut

New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut

16 April 2026 - 12:37 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister for the Middle East in Lebanon on first visit since regional escalation and pledges new humanitarian funding...

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RAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justice

RAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justice

16 April 2026 - 12:22 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Victims across London will see justice delivered faster and fairer as Harrow Crown Court reopens in a major Government d...

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New practical advice for families to get children school ready

New practical advice for families to get children school ready

16 April 2026 - 11:30 Press Release

Department for Education

New government guidance and practical advice launched on primary school offer day to help families get children ready fo...

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Current inspections

Current inspections

16 April 2026 - 11:25 News Story

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

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

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Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026

Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026

16 April 2026 - 11:11 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Delegates from across the UK maritime sector gathered in London to discuss opportunities for strengthening economic grow...

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New digital service becomes the primary route for planning and enforcement appeals

New digital service becomes the primary route for planning and enforcement appeals

16 April 2026 - 10:54 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

Following the successful national rollout of our new digital service, we are now entering the next phase of our transfor...

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On Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic: Joint statement to the OSCE

On Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic: Joint statement to the OSCE

16 April 2026 - 09:43 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland updates on recent Russian activity in the Atlantic, speaking on behalf of Norway, the Netherlands and...

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Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

16 April 2026 - 09:27 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland says Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace, highlighting thou...

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AAIB Report: Cagatay CGT-50, (UAS registration n/a)

AAIB Report: Cagatay CGT-50, (UAS registration n/a)

16 April 2026 - 09:03 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Cagatay CGT-50, (UAS registration n/a), right wing separated from airframe in-flight, Radnor Range, Powys, 5 October 202...

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Call for evidence launches on pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways

Call for evidence launches on pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways

16 April 2026 - 08:55 Press Release

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

New drive could help reduce environmental impact ...

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Dstl assesses robotic systems in hazardous incident recovery trial

Dstl assesses robotic systems in hazardous incident recovery trial

16 April 2026 - 08:52 News Story

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Robots, not people, could respond to future high-risk incidents following the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory'...

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Ofqual fines Cambridge OCR £270k for physics exam paper errors

Ofqual fines Cambridge OCR £270k for physics exam paper errors

16 April 2026 - 08:30 Press Release

Ofqual

AS and A Level physics exam materials containing errors were delivered to over 14,000 students which affected some grade...

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SFO sets out ambitions for year ahead

SFO sets out ambitions for year ahead

16 April 2026 - 08:30 News Story

Serious Fraud Office

Director presents roadmap for organisation at first public event....

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Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness

Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness

16 April 2026 - 08:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The Government has announced that electricity bills will be cut by up to 25% for over 10,000 businesses through the Brit...

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High Code compliance maintained as some supplier issues increase

High Code compliance maintained as some supplier issues increase

16 April 2026 - 07:57 News Story

Groceries Code Adjudicator

Read about the GCA 2026 annual survey results....

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Faster and fairer justice for victims thanks to major magistrate recruitment drive

Faster and fairer justice for victims thanks to major magistrate recruitment drive

15 April 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Thousands of new magistrates will be recruited and trained in under half the time it currently takes thanks to a new dri...

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Government to examine deaths of vulnerable care leavers

Government to examine deaths of vulnerable care leavers

15 April 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Education

Review into deaths of young people leaving the care system to be published later this year, led by Ashley John-Baptiste ...

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PM calls social media companies into Downing Street

PM calls social media companies into Downing Street

15 April 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister will say “looking the other way is not an option” as he brings senior leaders of major social media c...

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The United Kingdom condemns violence against UN peacekeepers who work tirelessly to protect international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom condemns violence against UN peacekeepers who work tirelessly to protect international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

15 April 2026 - 20:27 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting o...

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We can shape a world where every human being can live with dignity, safety, and choice: UK National Statement at the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development
Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Sussex maternity review

Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Sussex maternity review

15 April 2026 - 18:32 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Bereaved families to get answers they deserve...

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The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

15 April 2026 - 18:05 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Great Lakes Region....

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Environment Agency secures £2.35m for environmental improvements

Environment Agency secures £2.35m for environmental improvements

15 April 2026 - 16:15 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has secured £2.35 million from Yorkshire Water for environmental improvements following a series ...

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Change of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chair

Change of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chair

15 April 2026 - 15:58 News Story

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group Chair to step down to focus on other existing and potential future board roles....

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Spring into the Mendip National Nature Reserve

Spring into the Mendip National Nature Reserve

15 April 2026 - 15:52 Press Release

Natural England

April to early June is the prime window to experience the reserve's spectacular wildflowers and wildlife...

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Asylum hotels close as government scales up use of large sites

Asylum hotels close as government scales up use of large sites

15 April 2026 - 15:52 News Story

Home Office

Eleven more asylum hotels have been returned to communities nationwide, with further closures coming soon as the Home Of...

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Digital overhaul of prison system to drive down release errors

Digital overhaul of prison system to drive down release errors

15 April 2026 - 15:51 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Shocking accidental prisoner releases to be stamped out, as the Government moves to digitalise the archaic paper-based p...

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Government drives forward its 150-day clinical trial target

Government drives forward its 150-day clinical trial target

15 April 2026 - 15:29 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

NHS patients get faster access to groundbreaking treatments as government drives forward its 150-day clinical trial targ...

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1,200 UK jobs supported by nearly £900 million defence deal to keep military helicopters mission-ready

1,200 UK jobs supported by nearly £900 million defence deal to keep military helicopters mission-ready

15 April 2026 - 15:02 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

More than 1,000 jobs have been secured through a new contract to help sustain Army Apache and RAF Chinook helicopters. ...

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Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses

Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses

15 April 2026 - 14:45 News Story

Home Office

New guidance published to help organisations and businesses prepare for terrorist threats and protect lives....

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