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Police chiefs will automatically sack officers who fail background checks, allowing them to root out those who are unfit to serve and clean up their forces.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
A successful grassroots fund has been extended after reaching 50,000 people in first year. Applications are now open for grants between £5,000 and £10,000.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its response to the Department for Transport's consultation on rail reform.
Clean energy projects, reservoirs, railway lines, and other major infrastructure to be built faster, under changes to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
This Joint Statement follows the meeting of the United Kingdom and New Zealand Prime Ministers in London on 22 April 2025.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves travels to Washington DC for her first spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Prime Minister’s remarks from the St. George’s Day reception in Downing Street.
Consumers will be able to save money on their bills thanks to new regulations for many smart energy appliances.
An amendment to the Great British Energy Bill will enable the company to ensure forced labour is not used in its supply chains.
Government backs world-leading trial of cutting-edge technology to diagnose bowel cancer earlier, harnessing the power of technology to treat patients.
The first prisoners have been locked up at a new jail that will create nearly 1,500 prison places, helping to cut crime and make streets safer today as part of the Government’s Plan for Change (23 April).
People in Wales are set to benefit from a £10 million investment aimed at improving local work, health, and skills support as part of the UK Government's initiative to tackle inactivity and Get Britain Working.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia.
DBS has launched refreshed manual ID guidance for Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts in April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000.
First 750 breakfast clubs to rollout from Tuesday, delivering on government’s manifesto commitment and promise to put more money in working people’s pockets
A new AI tool aims to modernise council planning by replacing outdated paper systems with high-quality digital data, enabling faster, smarter decisions to support the government’s goal of building 1.5 million homes.
Living conditions for families in military housing will be transformed under a new Consumer Charter, as Defence Secretary John Healey promised to “stop the rot” in military housing.
The latest surveillance data, along with the latest public health advice for flu, COVID-19, RSV and other viruses common in winter.
British businesses and organisations better supported to trade carbon credits as part of new work to establish the UK as the global hub for green finance.
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