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  • In September, the 193 countries of the United Nations come together in New York for the annual General Assembly – the main decision-making gathering of the UN.

  • The international Zero emission vehicle summit took place 11 to 12 September 2018. Building on the government’s Road to Zero strategy , the summit aimed to help the development of the zero emission vehicle market around the …

  • On 10 July 2018 the UK hosted the Western Balkans Summit in London. The summit brought together the leaders of the Western Balkans countries and like-minded European partners to strengthen security co-operation, increase eco…

  • This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, on 6 June 1944, also known as D-Day. A series of major commemorations is planned to mark this historic occasion, with events planned in the UK and at various loc…

  • On 24 July 2018, the UK government co-hosted its first ever Global Disability Summit with the International Disability Alliance and the Government of Kenya . The summit took place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Londo…

  • The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting took place in London and Windsor from 16 to 20 April 2018.

  • The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond presented his Spring Statement to Parliament on Tuesday 13 March 2018.

  • The UK government hosted an international conference about the illegal wildlife trade on 11 to 12 October 2018. The conference brought together global leaders to help eradicate illegal wildlife trade and better protect the w…

  • 2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is leading Government plans to commemorate the First World War Centenary with a range of events and programmes.

  • The fifth annual UK-China High-Level People to People Dialogue (P2P) will be held in the UK from 4 to 7 December 2017. It is the most senior UK-China dialogue in the UK this year. The People to People dialogue enhances our p…

  • The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Autumn Budget to Parliament on 22 November 2017.

  • National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2018) - 5 to 9 March 2018. During the week employers and apprentices from across England will come together to celebrate the success of apprenticeships whilst encouraging even more people to…

  • In September, the 193 countries of the United Nations come together in New York for the annual General Assembly – the main decision-making gathering of the UN.

  • On 6 July 2017, the UK jointly with Ukraine hosted a major international conference in London on reform in Ukraine. The wave of reforms in Ukraine since 2014 have been the most far reaching and deepest since its independence…

  • Her Majesty The Queen delivered the 2017 Queen’s Speech on 21 June in the Houses of Parliament. The Speech set out the government’s agenda for the coming session, outlining proposed policies and legislation.

  • The UK is participating at Astana Expo 2017 in Kazakhstan from 10 June to 10 September 2017. The core theme of the Expo is ‘Future Energy’ and aims to highlight issues around: reducing CO2 emissions living energy-efficiency …

  • On 11 May 2017, the UK hosted a major international conference in London, to accelerate progress on security sector reform, build on the international response to the ongoing drought and humanitarian crisis, and agree the ne…

  • The Invictus Games is the only international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick (WIS) servicemen and women, both serving and veteran. The games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and…

  • The National Apprenticeship Awards challenge top apprenticeship employers and apprentices across England to come forward and show how apprenticeships have made a real difference to their organisation and careers. We have ann…

  • The Chancellor of the Exchequer gave his Spring Budget to Parliament on 8 March 2017.

  • The 10th National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2017) will bring together employers and apprentices from across England to celebrate the success of apprenticeships over the last decade and will seek to encourage even more people …

  • This month, the 193 countries of the United Nations came together in New York for the annual General Assembly – the main decision-making gathering of the UN.

  • The Chancellor of the Exchequer gave his Autumn Statement to Parliament on 23 November 2016.

  • The Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon will host a UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial at Lancaster House in London on 8 September 2016. This follows on from the Leaders’ Summit on Peacekeeping in September 2015, …

  • 175 men from 11 overseas countries were awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War. In June 2014, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office launched a campaign to mark the UK’s gratitude by presenting bronze memorial pl…

  • The Queen delivered her 2016 Speech on 18 May in the Houses of Parliament. The Queen’s Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the coming session, outlining proposed policies and legislation.

  • On 12 May 2016, Prime Minister David Cameron hosted a landmark international anti-corruption summit in London.

  • Latest announcements, and details of support available from government and local councils for recovery from the flooding during winter 2015 to 2016. The Floodline Service on 0345 988 1188 helps people affected by the recent …

  • The National Apprenticeship Awards challenge top apprenticeship employers and apprentices across England to come forward and show how apprenticeships have made a real difference to their organisation and careers. The awards,…

  • On Thursday 23 June 2016 the EU referendum took place and the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. This page contains government information on the EU referendum. No material was published on this …

  • The Supporting Syria and the Region conference brought together world leaders from around the globe to rise to the challenge of raising the money needed to help millions of people whose lives have been torn apart by the deva…

  • The West Africa Ebola epidemic is now over. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that it is no longer a public health emergency of international concern . WHO had declared the end of human-to-human transmission of …

  • The Chancellor of the Exchequer gave his Budget to Parliament on Wednesday 16 March 2016.

  • National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2016) is co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service and is designed to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy. …

  • The government published a joint Spending Review and Autumn Statement on 25 November 2015.

  • This month, the 193 countries of the United Nations come together in New York for the annual General Assembly - the main decision-making gathering of the UN. This year marks the 70th session of the General Assembly, which be…

  • On 12 September 2015 hundreds of young people will gather in London for a summit on the future of our world. The Youth Summit is an event designed for young people by young people, and is being held at the Department of Inte…

  • Commemorations will be held to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Victory over Japan Day on Saturday 15 August 2015 in Central London.

  • 2016 marks the centenary of the the Battle of the Somme. The commemoration is being lead by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, on behalf of the UK Government and the French Government in partnership with Commonweal…

  • On Thursday 11 June 2015 a Service of Dedication will be held to inaugurate the Bastion Memorial and remember those who lost their lives during combat operations in Afghanistan. Up to 7 members of each family of the Fallen c…

  • Visit Queen’s Speech 2016 for the latest information. The Queen’s Speech 2015 took place on 27 May 2015. Read the speech and background briefing notes.

  • The Chancellor of the Exchequer gave his Budget to Parliament on Wednesday 8 July 2015.

  • On 25 April 2015, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central Nepal, killing over 8000 people, and injuring thousands more. A second devastating earthquake hit the country on 12 May. The government of Nepal requested internati…

  • Following the 2015 general election, David Cameron has formed a government.

  • Friday 8 May 2015 is the anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), marking 70 years since the end of the second world war in Europe. The occasion will be commemorated with events across the UK.

  • The National Apprenticeship Awards challenge top apprenticeship employers and apprentices across England to come forward and show how apprenticeships have made a real difference to their organisation and careers. The awards,…

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  • National Apprenticeship Week 2015 ran from 9 to 13 March, celebrating apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy. Events were held all around the country to showcase ap…

  • The London Conference on Afghanistan took place on 4 December 2014, co-hosted by the governments of the UK and Afghanistan. Associated events took place during the afternoon and evening of Wednesday 3 December. The Conferenc…

  • The UK is participating at the World Expo 2015 in Milan from 1 May to 31 October. Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life is the core theme. It aims to highlight one of the most pressing challenges of our time – how to feed and …