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‘Rule of Law: Powering Business Success, Investment and Innovation’

‘Rule of Law: Powering Business Success, Investment and Innovation’

Friday, 13 March 2026

The Attorney General Richard Hermer KC delivered a speech in partnership with Plexal to aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and scale-ups on the rule of...

Statement between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork: 13 March 2026

Statement between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork: 13 March 2026

Friday, 13 March 2026

Shared Prosperity, Shared Seas, Shared Ties. ...

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Overhaul of nuclear system to speed up building and cut costs

Overhaul of nuclear system to speed up building and cut costs

Friday, 13 March 2026

Plan to overhaul nuclear system will speed up building, strengthen national and energy security, and cut costs....

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Closer ties with Ireland are delivering for the UK in a volatile world, as leaders attend second UK Ireland summit

Closer ties with Ireland are delivering for the UK in a volatile world, as leaders attend second UK Ireland summit

Friday, 13 March 2026

Protecting working families in more turbulent times will underpin discussions at the second UK-Ireland Summit in Cork today (Friday 13 March) as the P...

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New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage

New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage

Friday, 13 March 2026

People across England and Wales can find out if they are due a government-backed broadband upgrade with new gigabit address checker....

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We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high profile roles

We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high profile roles

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making....

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Protecting families from heating oil profiteering is top of the Prime Minister's agenda as he visits Belfast

Protecting families from heating oil profiteering is top of the Prime Minister's agenda as he visits Belfast

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

As global events continue to impact the daily lives of communities across the UK, the Prime Minister is visiting Belfast today (Thursday 12 March) to ...

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

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

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Rebecca Phillips appointed as Chief Planning Inspector

Rebecca Phillips appointed as Chief Planning Inspector

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

The Planning Inspectorate has today announced the permanent appointment of Rebecca Phillips as Chief Planning Inspector, following a competitive recru...

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Major community iftar held by ministers?at Lancaster House  

Major community iftar held by ministers?at Lancaster House  

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

More than?180 people?from?across the?UK?heard speeches,?viewed?exhibitions?and ate?together at a Ramadan event ...

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Help with the cost of living in 2026

Help with the cost of living in 2026

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

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

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Final decision on disputed price controls for 5 water companies

Final decision on disputed price controls for 5 water companies

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

An independent group of experts appointed by the CMA has decided how much revenue 5 water companies are allowed following their rejection of Ofwat’s d...

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Action plan launched to?build stronger communities

Action plan launched to?build stronger communities

Monday, 09 March 2026

The government is launching a rallying call for action,?setting out the first steps towards a more connected,?cohesive?and resilient United Kingdom...

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Weekend voting and shopping centre polling stations to be trialled

Weekend voting and shopping centre polling stations to be trialled

Monday, 09 March 2026

Some voters in May local elections to cast their ballot in a shopping centre and on weekends as part of plans to make voting easier ...

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New disruption unit launched in crackdown on fraud

New disruption unit launched in crackdown on fraud

Monday, 09 March 2026

New and expanded fraud strategy sets out how the government will dismantle overseas scam compounds and protect the public from the UK’s most pervasive...

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Iran, the Middle East and UK energy: factsheet

Iran, the Middle East and UK energy: factsheet

Friday, 06 March 2026

Your questions answered on the impact of recent conflict in the Middle East....

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New Permanent Secretary appointed at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

New Permanent Secretary appointed at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Friday, 06 March 2026

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has appointed Jonathan Brearley as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for E...

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Reduced bills for around 300,000 households in WaterSure reform

Reduced bills for around 300,000 households in WaterSure reform

Friday, 06 March 2026

Around 300,000 low?income households will see lower water bills thanks to the biggest overhaul of WaterSure in nearly 30 years....

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Norovirus cases remain high while respiratory viruses fall

Norovirus cases remain high while respiratory viruses fall

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses. ...

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Home Secretary's speech on immigration: 5 March 2026

Home Secretary's speech on immigration: 5 March 2026

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's speech at the Institute for Public Policy Research on immigration reforms. ...

Government review launched into park homes commission charge

Government review launched into park homes commission charge

Thursday, 05 March 2026

A review of a long debated 10% commission fee charged on the sale of park homes, which can be worth thousands of pounds, has been launched by the gove...

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Housing associations hit record reinvestment despite economic pressures, RSH Value for Money report reveals

Housing associations hit record reinvestment despite economic pressures, RSH Value for Money report reveals

Thursday, 05 March 2026

RSH publishes Value for Money metrics annually so boards and other stakeholders can assess how each housing association is performing against its peer...

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Spring Forecast 2026 speech

Spring Forecast 2026 speech

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

Spring Forecast 2026 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves....

Refugee protection to be reviewed every 30 months

Refugee protection to be reviewed every 30 months

Monday, 02 March 2026

The refugee model will shift from permanent to temporary for those who claim asylum from 2 March....

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Homes England strengthens senior leadership ahead of delivery focused year

Homes England strengthens senior leadership ahead of delivery focused year

Monday, 02 March 2026

Homes England has appointed Caroline Patterson as Chief Financial Officer, completing a series of senior leadership appointments that position the age...

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Braddick to take the helm at the UK’s banking watchdog

Braddick to take the helm at the UK’s banking watchdog

Friday, 27 February 2026

His Majesty The King and the Chancellor have appointed Katharine Braddick CB as the next Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of Engl...

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New appointments to the Committee on Fuel Poverty

New appointments to the Committee on Fuel Poverty

Friday, 27 February 2026

Two new members have joined the Committee on Fuel Poverty....

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Government launches investment in support for kinship carers

Government launches investment in support for kinship carers

Friday, 27 February 2026

£126 million of support confirmed for family members such as grandparents, aunts and uncles who care for relatives’ children in new pilot scheme. ...

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Reimagining competition: the role of modern competition policy in an uncertain world

Reimagining competition: the role of modern competition policy in an uncertain world

Thursday, 26 February 2026

A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at The Economist’s Antitrust Summit 2026....

RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q3 October to December 2025

RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q3 October to December 2025

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords able to access the funding needed to support investment in new and existing homes ...

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