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The government has launched a consultation on the details of the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, to make the system fairer for households.…
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
A sexual predator who groomed a teenager he met online when she was 15 years old has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.
British Geological Survey is developing a national geotechnical data service to help construction projects manage ground risk earlier and more effectively.
Keynote speech by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the Global Partnerships Conference.
Transport Secretary sets out new HS2 costs and timelines after a full review, taking control of the project to cut waste, speed up delivery and save billions.
Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including: update on the programme reset, governance, benefits, community impacts, land and property.
Organised crime gangs will be hit with raids, shop closures, and cash seizures in a £30 million crackdown on dodgy high street shops.
The Housing and Planning Minister's speech at the UK Real Estate and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) on 19 May 2026.
MHRA announces new programme of events and greater engagement with industries, researchers, local NHS and government in Wales.
The agency’s business plan 2026 to 2027 marks a key step in its transformation, strengthening its position as a trusted guardian of corporate data.
Government agency surpasses number of starts, completions and land unlocked compared to previous year and exceeds two of three 2025/26 key targets.
Michelle Welsh MP appointed as the government's first Maternity Adviser.
Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the edge
In a highly critical report published today (19 May 2026), the Charity Commission's inquiry finds serious mismanagement at the Players Foundation (previously known as the Professional Footballers’ Association Charity, ch…
The Pensions Commission has today (19 May) published its interim report on the state of retirement saving in the UK, setting out the key challenges facing the current system and where it will focus its work next.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall, will today lead a delegation of 250+ strong business and cultural leaders to the US to drive economic growth at a majo…
The Prime Minister is hosting a reception in Downing Street today (Monday 18 May), bringing together employers, workers and apprentices to demonstrate how strengthening Britain’s ties abroad is delivering for working people …
In her speech, Bridget Phillipson called on global leaders to join an International Alliance to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND.
Innovation doesn’t wait for the rules to catch up. The question is whether we can build a system agile and flexible enough to keep pace.
Children and young people will get earlier support to steer them away from crime under a major overhaul of the youth justice system unveiled by the Government today (Monday 18 May).
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