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New action in early 2026 to address urgent need for more foster carers and support retention of existing carers.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Knife crime is falling and communities are safer thanks to a year of decisive action by the Home Office and the police.
Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol services.
As student finance maintenance payments are due to be paid in January, the Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to remain vigilant of scams designed to steal personal and financial information.
As many people consider lifestyle changes at the start of the year, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is urging the public to make sure any weight-loss medicines they use are safe, effective and …
Horizon research with UK involvement was more widely cited, as UK celebrates 2 years in Horizon Europe.
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.
Personnel from across the RAF, Navy and Army have been awarded state honours for their outstanding service in the Armed Forces.
HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 recognises community champions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK.
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 signed a £52 million contract with Germany for state-of-the-art military artillery.
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.
As colder weather arrives, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) are urging the public to be aware of fire risks linked to emollient skin creams.
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.
Understanding gut microbiome interactions with medicines could help explain differences in how people respond to treatment and build on existing medicine safety knowledge to support safer, more effective prescribing in the f…
More people facing debt, house repossession or custody battles will benefit from free legal support thanks to a multi-million pound grant for the sector, the Deputy Prime Minister announced today (Tuesday 23 December).
Sellafield Ltd employees and supply chain partners provide vital support to families and individuals across Cumbria and Warrington through annual Christmas appeals.
Major boost for children leaving care with free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services.
Bingo clubs across Britain are celebrating the scrapping of bingo duty as UK tax minister Dan Tomlinson and the Bingo Association’s Paul Swindon joined players in London.
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