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Discounted train tickets from almost all operators in Britain will be available to buy between 6 January to 12 January 2026.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
New action in early 2026 to address urgent need for more foster carers and support retention of existing carers.
More offenders than ever before will be forced to stay sober this festive season as part of the Government’s Plan for Change to cut alcohol-fuelled crime.
67 people from Wales who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Years Honours List 2026 today.
Thousands of people at risk of dropping out of work will be given more support to stay in their jobs thanks to new Government-funded occupational health training for 5,000 line managers working in small businesses.
The UK has seen the highest value of defence exports in 2025 since records began
2025 was landmark year of action on water, with biggest reforms in a decade.
Reforms announced at Autumn Budget 2024 will help raise money to fix the public finances while protecting small family farms from unfairly high inheritance tax.
£1m Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold increased to £2.5m from April 2026 – allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them
Major boost for children leaving care with free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services.
Government launches new plans to protect and improve the lives of our pets, farmed and wild animals
Hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from an expansion of a trial to tackle poor housing and protect taxpayers’ cash from rogue landlords.
Speaking alongside her Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, and whilst being hosted by the Government of Greece, the Foreign Secretary delivered the following.
People smuggling gangs storing small boats and engines in Germany now face 10 years in jail under new German legislation.
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy will focus on healthy relationships and consent, and tackle relationship abuse through a new helpline.
…He explores the structural reform and culturally sensitive interventions that can ensure fairness and equity within the system.…
Leaders from across the business community, trade union movement and wider civil society have welcomed the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent.
Some councils have told the department that elections could derail once-in-a-generation plans to scrap wasteful 'two-tier' councils.
People living on freehold estates to be handed more power to tackle unreasonable charges for upkeep of shared areas
The backlog of people waiting to have their work capability assessed is to be significantly reduced through a package of measures that will reduce UK welfare spending by £1.9 billion by the end of 2030/31.
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