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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

Over 200,000 Carer’s Allowance cases affected by confusing guidance will be reviewed, with debts potentially reduced, cancelled or refunded for around 25,000 unpaid carers. Unclear government guidance on fluctuating earnings, in place from 2015 to 2025, left busy carers facing unexpected debts without realising they had broken the rules. Carers do not need to take any action now as … Read more

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif this afternoon. The Prime Minister said that the ceasefire was very welcome and thanked Sharif for Pakistan’s critical role. They agreed that the upcoming talks were vital to progress the ceasefire towards lasting peace, and to ensure the full reopening of the Strait … Read more