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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (21 May) updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the war in Iran, and the action they are taking to support families and businesses with the Cost of Living.
Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG has been appointed UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations at New York.
The Government has announced new funding packages for the ceramics and chemicals sectors, worth £120 million and £350 million respectively.
From 25 June to 1 September 2026 the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals in restaurants and family leisure activities over the summer period, cutting VAT from 20% to 5%.
Families will enjoy discounted attractions and meals out this summer, with the launch of the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme to help people enjoy day out for less.
The UK and likeminded participating States reaffirm their commitment to equality, non discrimination and the human rights of LGBT+ people and call on participating States to uphold OSCE commitments.…
The UK thanks Deputy Prime Minister Chiveri for his remarks to the Permanent Council, welcomes the resumption of in person 1+1 meetings between Chief Negotiators, and encourages Chisinau and Tiraspol to build on this renewed momentum.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires to the United Kingdom
The CMA’s initial investigation into Welltower’s purchase of UK care homes found competition concerns in 30 local areas
Top Benefits of the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement …
The UK condemns Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians following Ukraine’s good faith ceasefire offer. Credible peace requires restraint and constructive engagement, not intensified violence.
New reforms taking effect today will speed up offshore wind development while expanding targeted environmental compensation options to support nature recovery.
A national pilot exploring how restorative approaches can be delivered effectively for children across England and Wales is being expanded thanks to the agreement of multi-year funding.
Man overboard from a potting vessel 1 nautical mile north of Jack Sound, Pembrokeshire, Wales, with the loss of 1 life.
RAIB has today released its report into a collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossing, near Leominster, Herefordshire, 22 May 2025.
The first UKHSA One Health report tracks vector-borne diseases in England, with Lyme disease remaining the most common infection in 2025.
Opening remarks by British Ambassador to the USA Christian Turner at 'Greater Together LA' thought leadership summit on 20 May 2026.
Civil engineering market study sets out recommendations to tackle long-standing delivery issues in road and rail infrastructure.
Major General Anatolii Kazmirchuk visited the UK to strengthen defence medical cooperation with Ukraine, including collaboration on training, research and front-line care.…
The new taskforce will make recommendations to improve transit systems so they can be delivered more efficiently across the UK.
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