Winning town will receive £3.5 million to deliver a cultural programme in 2028 UK City of Culture 2029 competition also open for applications The contribution of towns across the country will be celebrated through a new UK Town of Culture competition launched by the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy today. The UK Town of Culture competition … Read more
(Issued Sunday 26 October 2025) First visit by a UK Chancellor to the Gulf in six years will focus on trade and investment opportunities that benefit British businesses and working people. Stronger international partnerships a cornerstone of a growing economy and higher living standards, as outlined in government’s Plan for Change. Deals that drive growth … Read more
A total of 6.15 million appointments, tests and operations were delivered by independent providers for NHS patients this year. The almost 500,000 increase on last year is helping to cut waiting times, free up NHS capacity and deliver national renewal through the government’s Plan for Change Patients able to cut waiting times by up to five … Read more
The Prime Minister and President Macron today co-chaired a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, attended by President Zelenskyy. Leaders were united in their support for Ukraine, in particular during the challenging winter period, and desire for a just and lasting peace and an end to the bloodshed. They welcomed President Zelenskyy’s support … Read more
An FCDO spokesperson said: “North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 22 October are another breach of multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs). Unlawful ballistic missile launches continue to destabilise the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula. The UK strongly urges North Korea to stop such provocations, to engage in meaningful diplomacy and accept offers … Read more
AI Growth Labs will unlock new ways to accelerate innovation and cut bureaucracy in a safe environment More new homes, better outcomes for patients, and world-leading innovations for professional services among potential wins for the public This new approach to regulation will help drive forward growth and national renewal under the government’s Plan for Change More new homes, better … Read more
Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region backed to the tune of £50m each to support local innovation priorities from life-saving medicines to clean fuels that can cut bills Further life sciences investment in state-of-the-art West Midlands facilities to create jobs and boost Britain’s health resilience, with valuable medicines made on home shores Comes … Read more
Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage. £6 million put back into the pockets of working people as Government delivers the biggest overhaul of workers’ rights in a generation, as part of its Plan for Change. Enforcement of workers’ rights is set to be beefed up through … Read more
Three potential therapies – including one that could be a lifeline for babies born with a fatal metabolic disorder and another for boys with the muscle-wasting condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy – have become the first to enter a new UK scheme designed to help promising new medicines reach NHS patients faster. The candidates are recipients … Read more
Millions across the country are being urged to get flood ready – such as by signing up for flood warnings or preparing a flood plan – today (Monday 13 October) by the Environment Agency to mark the start of Flood Action Week. After several named storms last winter and Storm Amy earlier this month, communities are warned not to … Read more
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