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White paper sets out reforms to policing

White paper sets out reforms to policing

Monday, 26 January 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the largest reforms to policing since the police service was founded 2 centuries ago. ...

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Help with the cost of living in 2026

Help with the cost of living in 2026

Monday, 26 January 2026

We're taking action to help families with the cost of living, here is what you need to know....

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New King’s Counsel and Honorary King’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor

New King’s Counsel and Honorary King’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor

Friday, 23 January 2026

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of 96 new King’s Counsel and the award of 8 new Honorary King’s Counsel....

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Renowned sculptor Karen Newman joins the national Queen Elizabeth II Memorial project

Renowned sculptor Karen Newman joins the national Queen Elizabeth II Memorial project

Friday, 23 January 2026

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee has appointed renowned sculptor Karen Newman MRSS to design a new sculpture of the late Monarch in St James Par...

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Civilian Gallantry List: January 2026

Civilian Gallantry List: January 2026

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

This lists the names of people who have received The King’s Commendation for Bravery....

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“Move fast, fix things” – Darren Jones sets out plan to rewire Whitehall and incentivise innovation in the civil service

“Move fast, fix things” – Darren Jones sets out plan to rewire Whitehall and incentivise innovation in the civil service

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

On Tuesday 20 January, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones gave a keynote speech to set out his plan to rewire Whitehall and modernise ...

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UPR51: UK Statement on Lebanon

UPR51: UK Statement on Lebanon

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights, Eleanor Sanders, at Lebanon's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva....

Move fast. Fix things.

Move fast. Fix things.

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones' speech on rewiring Whitehall and building the new digital state....

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...

Greater and faster?compensation?for Windrush victims

Greater and faster?compensation?for Windrush victims

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Thousands of people affected by the Home Office Windrush scandal will see greater compensation and claims processed quicker, under reforms taking effe...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer...

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Home Secretary to introduce power to sack chief constables

Home Secretary to introduce power to sack chief constables

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Home Secretaries will be given new powers to sack chief constables who fail their communities. ...

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Illegal working raids reach highest level in UK history

Illegal working raids reach highest level in UK history

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Enforcement raids skyrocket by 77% since the government came to power leading to an 83% increase in arrests....

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Immigration Enforcement raids reach highest level in history

Immigration Enforcement raids reach highest level in history

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Illegal working arrests and raids have reached their highest level after relentless activity by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams. ...

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Immigration Enforcement raids at the highest level in UK history

Immigration Enforcement raids at the highest level in UK history

Monday, 12 January 2026

Record number of arrests and raids of illegal workers across the UK including 187 raids in Northern Ireland leading to 234 arrests....

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New rules on police requesting counselling notes come into force

New rules on police requesting counselling notes come into force

Monday, 12 January 2026

Victims to be given more privacy with new rules blocking police from requesting counselling notes during investigations unless in exceptional circumst...

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£600,000 available to support Windrush compensation claimants

£600,000 available to support Windrush compensation claimants

Monday, 12 January 2026

Victims of the Home Office Windrush scandal will continue to receive dedicated advocacy support....

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Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species

Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Hundreds of endangered species seized in crackdown on international wildlife smuggling....

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500 new ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response

500 new ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response

Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Patients and staff across the country are benefiting from a new fleet of over 500 ambulances....

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Knife robberies fall and County Lines gangs dismantled

Knife robberies fall and County Lines gangs dismantled

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Knife crime is falling and communities are safer thanks to a year of decisive action by the Home Office and the police....

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UK celebrates Scots in HM The King's New Year Honours List

UK celebrates Scots in HM The King's New Year Honours List

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

114 people from Scotland who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours today (Dec 30)....

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Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication

Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication

Monday, 29 December 2025

Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol serv...

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UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list

UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list

Monday, 29 December 2025

HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 recognises community champions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK....

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UK celebrates recipients from Wales in HM The King's New Year Honours List

UK celebrates recipients from Wales in HM The King's New Year Honours List

Monday, 29 December 2025

67 people from Wales who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Years Honours List 2026 today. ...

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Government extends free NHS services for care leavers

Government extends free NHS services for care leavers

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Major boost for children leaving care with free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services....

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Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent, revolutionising care

Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent, revolutionising care

Thursday, 18 December 2025

The Mental Health Bill has received Royal Assent to modernise outdated mental health laws and improve care for seriously ill patients....

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Abuse victims to get specialist NHS support

Abuse victims to get specialist NHS support

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

A new referral service will connect victims with help through their GP, and there's up to £50 million for therapeutic support for child victims of sex...

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Major boost for millions of NHS dental patients

Major boost for millions of NHS dental patients

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

New changes will enable patients to access urgent care easier....

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Advice accepted on spring 2026 COVID 19 vaccination programme

Advice accepted on spring 2026 COVID 19 vaccination programme

Monday, 15 December 2025

The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for the spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccina...

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Innovative medicines supported as rebate rate falls by a third

Innovative medicines supported as rebate rate falls by a third

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Further support provided for innovative medicines as the rebate rate falls by more than third for 2026....

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