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Over 20 million workers are set to get more from every pound they save towards retirement thanks to the passing into law of historic pensions legislation today, Wednesday 29 April 2026.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Following the appointment of Chief Constable Kier Pritchard in January, the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) has appointed Simon Dobinson as their new Deputy Chief Constable.
Government-commissioned independent review launches call for evidence as part wider government commitment to strengthen social cohesion and tackle prejudice.
Castle Point Borough Council and North Kesteven District Council both received consumer upgrades in the latest RSH regulatory judgements
Training tackles harmful assumptions about disability and ensures staff make practical, meaningful adjustments for the people they serve.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on Tuesday 28 April 2026.
In a landmark speech, the Technology Secretary said there must be a “decisive move” towards backing more British tech companies as AI reshapes global power, security and prosperity.
The Official Receiver has completed the sale of the Lindsey Oil Refinery to Phillips 66 Limited.
New UK funding will support communities across the Pacific, helping them prepare for extreme weather, protect vital ecosystems and build long‑term resilience.
Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Incidents off Kent coastline and inland – company released sewage into water weeks after getting record £90 million fine for almost 7,000 illegal discharges
Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the UN Security Council Meeting on the safety and protection of waterways in the maritime domain.
The UK government’s Sovereign AI is backing Ineffable Intelligence, co-investing with the British Business Bank to scale a UK-built, self-learning AI that can generate new knowledge and drive breakthroughs.
The Prime Minister's speech at USDAW conference 2026.
Waste criminals get prison sentences following major Environment Agency investigation
Around 170 candidates were assessed in April 2026 through the new secure, web-based platform.
Joint statement between UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Minister for Development Jenny Chapman gave a speech at the high-level ceremony to launch the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises in London
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