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Location: Doha, Qatar Delivered on: 3 November 2025 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) (Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0)

Location: Bahrain Delivered on: 1 November 2025 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) (Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0)

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