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First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
New agreement struck between NHS and independent sector to help tackle waiting lists and give patients greater choice.
Millions of patients will be able to access more appointments closer to home and get the treatment they need faster under a new plan to tackle hospital backlogs.
The UK, alongside the United States, the European Union and governments of 7 other countries, gave a joint statement on the human rights and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
Immediate investment and reforms to improve adult social care, and Louise Casey appointed to head independent commission and build cross-party consensus.
Professor Anthony Harnden has officially started his role as Chair of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Subpostmasters caught up in the Horizon IT system scandal recognised in 2025 New Year's Honours
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
Thousands of customers file their Self Assessment tax return over festive break as HMRC reminds others to start now.
Seeking views on how to restore the 2030 phase out date for new purely petrol and diesel cars and make the transition to zero emission vehicles a success.
Joint statement from the Governments of the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden and Ukraine marking the first anniversary of the Tallinn Mec…
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced Ric Lewis as the Government’s preferred candidate for the position of Chair of The Crown Estate.
The Defence Secretary visited British Army soldiers deployed in Estonia this Christmas to thank them for their service
…People will be able to use digital ID's on their phones to verify their age when purchasing alcohol in pubs, clubs, and shops from next year.…
Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel.
Joint statement on the situation in Afghanistan following a G7+ meeting in Geneva
The UK Government has participated in an International Forensics Workshop in Goa with the aim of supporting justice for victims of gender-based violence.
The measures are backed by the biggest boost to GP funding in years, an extra £889 million on top of the existing budget for general practice.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on artificial intelligence.
The Cumbrian Award – a special qualification for Cumbrian students – has been accredited by the University of Cumbria.
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