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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a statement outside Downing Street on extremism.
The Prime Minister is the leader of His Majesty’s Government and is ultimately responsible for the policy and decisions of the government. As leader of the UK government the Prime Minister also: oversees the operation of the Civil Service and...
Who is eligible to vote in elections and referendums in the UK
There are different types of UK elections. The most common ones are:…
General elections (elections to the UK Parliament) usually take place…
Local government elections take place at least every 4 years. Not all…
There are 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). To vote in…
There are 90 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the Northern…
There are 60 Members of the Senedd (MSs). To vote in Senedd elections you…
Elected local mayors In some areas of England voters elect a mayor. Check…
There are 41 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales…
A referendum is a vote on a single issue. You usually make one choice…
10 Downing Street is the official residence and the office of the British Prime Minister. The office helps the Prime Minister to establish and deliver the government’s overall strategy and policy priorities, and to communicate the government’s policies to Parliament,...
The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring the following Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life.
Explaining the background to devolution and how the legislatures and administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland work.
In this section you can read short biographies of notable people and explore the history of government buildings. You can also search our online records and read articles and blog posts by historians.
The United Kingdom has joined with its international partners to condemn malicious cyber activity by the Russian Intelligence Services.
Petitioning the government, government statistics, immigration status checks, national emergencies and terrorism
Create a new petition, or search and sign other people's petitions to the UK Parliament and government
Open government policies, guidance, news and related collections on the principles of transparency, accountability and public participation
This page brings together the main documents that set out the government’s vision for Global Britain.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
Blogs where government organisations talk about their work and share information and ideas.
The Prime Minister will host the European Political Community meeting (EPC) on 18 July 2024, bringing together around 50 leaders from across Europe.
Statement by Ambassador Archie Young at the UN General Assembly for the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
This collection brings together documents related to the government's work to combat domestic and international corruption.
Minister Mitchell announces global call to action to tackle illicit finance through increased transparency of company ownership, ahead of World Bank Spring Meetings.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. The British Council does this through its...
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