It was a huge honour to hand over my credentials to the Head of State of Samoa, Afioga i le Ao o le Malo, Tuimalealiʻifano Vaʻaletoʻa Sualauvi II, two weeks ago. It was particularly special to arrive as the new British High Commissioner just in time to enjoy Samoa’s spectacular independence celebrations. In His Majesty … Read more
UK and Japan unlock significant inward investments totalling more than £9 billion in infrastructure and financial services and up to £9 billion in offshore wind. New technology partnership will accelerate cooperation on cutting-edge tech including AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing. Visit drives forward partnership with UK’s closest security partner in Asia, marking a step change in the UK–Japan relationship. The UK and Japan are expected to agree investment creating tens of thousands of new jobs and more than £18 billion in economic gains, alongside a … Read more
12 June marks the first anniversary of the Air India AI171 accident in Ahmedabad, Western India, that claimed the lives of 260 people on the aircraft and on the ground. Our thoughts are with those from all nationalities who have been affected by this accident. The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) continues to work … Read more
The ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership (HSP) programme announced the first recipients of its grants and peer exchange awards in Jakarta. The grants are designed to accelerate the implementation of evidence-based policy and practice, while the peer exchanges will facilitate expert collaboration and the sharing of practical solutions across the region. A total of 20 projects … Read more
New resources launched to help organisations run workshops and events with disabled people and those with long term health conditions The workshops cover three key themes: what PIP is for, what it is like to apply, and how decisions are made. All materials are available on GOV.UK. and organisations can submit insights from their Workshop in a Box until 17 July. Launched … Read more
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reviewing the benefits and risks of avacopan (Avacopan Vifor, previously known as Tavneos), which is used in the treatment of some rare autoimmune diseases affecting small blood vessels. This review has been prompted by information that raises questions about the integrity and reliability of the data … Read more
Children in care and care leavers will be able to reconnect with relatives, trusted adults, former carers, teachers and other important people in their lives, as the government expands family finding programmes across England. Existing family finding schemes provide a ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ style service to care leavers, helping them locate and … Read more
Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 1 June 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) (Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0)
From today (31 May 2026), GTR services, operating as Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express will transfer into public ownership and be managed by DfT Operator Limited (DFTO). DFTO is the government’s rail owning group and delivery partner for its flagship public ownership programme. It is responsible for bringing all the DfT-managed and privately-owned … Read more
Patients will see quicker access to treatments at their local pharmacy, avoiding GP referrals under new agreement Government to roll out NHS-funded Independent Prescribing, bringing more care closer to home, as part of £340 million deal Qualified pharmacists will deliver more NHS care on the high street, expanding successful Pharmacy Patients across England will benefit from more services, treatments and better access … Read more
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