News Agent “Deeply Moved by an Otherworldly Journey” Actor Tao Tsuchiya Appointed Official Ambassador for TOKYO LIGHTS 2026; Full Lineup of 12 Works Announced for Light Art Park, Artistically Directed by Kenji Kohashi Program Includes a New Work by Yoichi Ochiai and the Japan Debut of GAIA; Viewing Area Advance Registration Opens. The Tokyo International Projection Mapping … Read more
11 million private tenants in England are now protected by the biggest increase to renters’ rights in over 40 years No more Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions as the Renters’ Rights Act stamps out the practice for good, as part of a huge package of new protections starting today (1 May 2026) New rights with tougher … Read more
Thousands of DWP healthcare professionals completed Oliver McGowan training to better support autistic people and those with learning disabilities as they navigate the benefits system. Marking Autism Awareness Month, the milestone forms part of the Government’s broader commitment to putting disabled people at its heart. Over 4,000 DWP healthcare professionals have completed part of training designed to transform how … Read more
The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump this afternoon. He extended his best wishes to the President and First Lady following the shocking scenes at last night’s White House Correspondents Dinner. He expressed his relief that the President and First Lady were safe and wished a speedy recovery to the officer injured. Turning to the … Read more
Location: London Delivered on: 24 April 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) (Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0)
A new report from the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) finds that the benefit system is influencing post‑16 choices regarding education and training. The perverse effects risk undermining other government policy aims, in particular to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). The report shows that when a young … Read more
Permanent memorial in central London to include statues of Queen Elizabeth in Garter robes and Prince Philip, The late Duke of Edinburgh, in Naval uniform. A new charity, The Queen Elizabeth Trust, and a Digital Memorial are also launched today. Prime Minister says that Elizabeth II devoted her life to public service during her extraordinary … Read more
The King will serve as Royal Patron of the newly established independent charity. The Trust will focus on regenerating shared spaces that bring people together. The charity will provide a lasting legacy for the late Queen, who devoted so much of her life to recognising the importance of service to others. A new UK-wide independent … Read more
Connect Fund extended for an additional two years, with £1.5 million new funding to be awarded in 2027-2029. It comes as 22 applicants are awarded funding from the second round for 2026/27. Minister visits group supporting art access for older people and those with dementia. Northern Ireland community and voluntary organisations will be able to … Read more
Foreign Secretary doubles aid for frontline responders and Sudanese aid groups up to £15 million to support the hardest to reach areas in Sudan UK will pledge £146 million humanitarian funding for Sudan this year Yvette Cooper demands warring parties cease bloodshed as she arrives in Berlin for the International Sudan Conference, on the third anniversary of Sudan’s war The Foreign Secretary today (15 … Read more
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