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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan: Corin Robertson

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan: Corin Robertson

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Ms Corin Robertson CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Japan in succession to Ms Julia Longbottom CMG....

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Dangerous extremists face “supermax” style restrictions behind bars

Dangerous extremists face “supermax” style restrictions behind bars

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Dangerous extremists will face tougher ‘supermax’ style restrictions behind bars under Government plans to keep frontline staff safer. ...

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New robot swabbing technology trialled for the first time at Sellafield

New robot swabbing technology trialled for the first time at Sellafield

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Sellafield’s Remote Technologies Group is the first to use an innovative contamination swabbing tool for quadruped robots, developed through the RAICo...

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Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer

Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments....

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More than 3,400 jobs and targeted support for local communities to help tackle the cost of living as Lanarkshire named latest AI Growth Zone

More than 3,400 jobs and targeted support for local communities to help tackle the cost of living as Lanarkshire named latest AI Growth Zone

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Scotland will host a new AI Growth Zone in Lanarkshire, supporting more than 3,400 jobs and helping drive economic growth as part of the UK’s Modern I...

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UK and Japan strengthen science and technology ties

UK and Japan strengthen science and technology ties

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

New partnerships across life sciences, quantum and advanced connectivity....

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Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026

Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026

Monday, 02 February 2026

Joint statement by the UK Minister for the Cabinet Office Nick Thomas-Symonds and the European Commissioner, Maroš Šef?ovi?...

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Paul Bate to step down as UK Space Agency CEO

Paul Bate to step down as UK Space Agency CEO

Monday, 02 February 2026

Dr Paul Bate will be stepping down as Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency at the end of March 2026. ...

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Foreign Secretary sets out new cooperation on illegal migration from Horn of Africa on visit to Ethiopia

Foreign Secretary sets out new cooperation on illegal migration from Horn of Africa on visit to Ethiopia

Monday, 02 February 2026

Foreign Secretary sets out how she is strengthening FCDO action to tackle illegal migration on her first visit to Africa in the role. ...

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PM press statement alongside Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: 31 January 2026

PM press statement alongside Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: 31 January 2026

Saturday, 31 January 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's press statement in Tokyo alongside Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi....

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Greater access to breakthrough trials for rare cancer patients

Greater access to breakthrough trials for rare cancer patients

Saturday, 31 January 2026

Better chance of survival for people with rare cancers thanks to a new government approach to clinical trials and access to breakthrough treatments...

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From precision bred hemp to Sunshine Tomatoes: £21.5m to drive farm innovation in England

From precision bred hemp to Sunshine Tomatoes: £21.5m to drive farm innovation in England

Saturday, 31 January 2026

£21.5m is backing 15 England-wide projects to turn new crops and low-emission farm tech into ready-to-use tools that boost productivity....

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Billions in exports and investment deals secured as PM concludes visit to China

Billions in exports and investment deals secured as PM concludes visit to China

Friday, 30 January 2026

Billions of pounds worth of?export?and?investment?deals for the UK have been secured, as the Prime Minister wraps up his visit to China....

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Liz Kendall’s speech at Bio Industry Association

Liz Kendall’s speech at Bio Industry Association

Friday, 30 January 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Bio Industry Association on Thursday 29 January 2026....

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Invocation: Georgia: January 2026

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Invocation: Georgia: January 2026

Thursday, 29 January 2026

The UK and 23 other countries have invoked the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to launch an expert mission on the deteriorating human rights situation in Georgi...

New fund to tackle cancer screening inequalities and save lives

New fund to tackle cancer screening inequalities and save lives

Thursday, 29 January 2026

£200 million for local cancer care to address gap in screening uptake and reduce screening inequalities in deprived areas....

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The facts show Russia’s victory in Ukraine is far from inevitable: UK statement to the OSCE

The facts show Russia’s victory in Ukraine is far from inevitable: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 29 January 2026

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, sets out the escalating human, economic and military costs of Russia’s invasion, explaining why a Russian victory is far...

Russia’s war was driven by its own deliberate choices: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s war was driven by its own deliberate choices: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 29 January 2026

Ambassador Holland sets out the facts demonstrating that Russia’s war resulted from Moscow’s deliberate decisions, not alleged failures by Ukraine or ...

New North Sea board launched to drive a fair and prosperous transition

New North Sea board launched to drive a fair and prosperous transition

Thursday, 29 January 2026

New board of experts to drive forward the government's plan for a prosperous and sustainable future in the North Sea...

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UK China border security deal to help disrupt small boat supply lines

UK China border security deal to help disrupt small boat supply lines

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

People smuggling gangs will be dealt a further blow with the Prime Minister expected to launch a border security agreement with China to tackle the fl...

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Minister Pollard speech at ADS Annual Dinner 2026

Minister Pollard speech at ADS Annual Dinner 2026

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, delivered a keynote speech at the ADS Annual Dinner. ...

Joint Statement on the United Kingdom Italian Republic Bilateral Justice Relationship

Joint Statement on the United Kingdom Italian Republic Bilateral Justice Relationship

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

The United Kingdom and Italy reaffirm their close bilateral relationship and shared ambition to strengthen justice cooperation for the benefit of citi...

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£30 million boost for coastal communities adapting to eroding shores

£30 million boost for coastal communities adapting to eroding shores

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

New Coastal Adaptation Pilots to help England's most at-risk coastal areas prepare for climate change....

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Free AI training for all, as government and industry programme expands to provide 10 million workers with key AI skills by 2030

Free AI training for all, as government and industry programme expands to provide 10 million workers with key AI skills by 2030

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Every adult in the UK is eligible to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical AI skills for work....

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PM call with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden: 27 January 2026

PM call with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden: 27 January 2026

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson this afternoon....

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North Wales offshore wind project to bring jobs and growth

North Wales offshore wind project to bring jobs and growth

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

A new offshore wind project off the coast of North Wales will help deliver growth and good jobs to the region Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens says. ...

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Scotland Office Minister marks Holocaust Memorial Day

Scotland Office Minister marks Holocaust Memorial Day

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill visited Scotland's first Stolperstein memorial....

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Top British AI expertise to help spark renewal of public services and bolster national security

Top British AI expertise to help spark renewal of public services and bolster national security

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Government sets out key part of its digital transformation agenda, bringing world class talent into Whitehall to modernise essential services....

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New and upgraded grassroots sport facilities to get the UK active

New and upgraded grassroots sport facilities to get the UK active

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Nearly 1000 community projects across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland benefitting from new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities...

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Red tape to be slashed as MOD launches new team to back British small businesses

Red tape to be slashed as MOD launches new team to back British small businesses

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

A new team dedicated to supporting small British businesses to win more defence contracts has been established today by the Defence Readiness and Indu...

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