The Prime Minister met His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, in Jeddah today. The Prime Minister began by welcoming the ceasefire and set out how efforts must now be focused on upholding it and turning it into a lasting peace. He was clear that it was vital now to continue … Read more
As of 6 April 2026, the statutory recognition scheme is being reshaped under the new Employment Rights Act, introducing several key changes. Unions will no longer need to demonstrate that most workers in a proposed bargaining unit are likely to support recognition, removing the requirement for petitions or similar evidence. When recognition is decided by … Read more
1,141 new or replacement ambulances delivered across England between April 2025 and March 2026 – the highest annual total on record Majority of vehicles replacing older fleet, improving reliability and keeping more ambulances on the road Modern ambulances equipped with modern technology, improving protection for patients and staff while supporting paramedics to deliver urgent care more … Read more
One year ago today, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 known as Martyn’s Law received Royal Assent, marking a historic step forward in UK public safety, for the first time recognising the role premises and events have in deterring and responding to acts of terrorism. We pay tribute to Figen Murray OBE for her … Read more
Changes for close protection operatives These changes apply to you if you hold, or are applying for, a close protection licence. Changes we introduced on 1 April 2026 On 1 April 2025 we made it a requirement that you must have a ‘refresher’ qualification before you can renew your close protection licence. You must hold … Read more
new £165 million fund will unblock housing and employment sites across England, delivering the critical road infrastructure that developers need to get building the investment targets stalled developments across England where funding gaps have made progress difficult, with a deliberate focus on areas that have historically struggled to access the funding needed part of the government’s Road Investment Strategy – the … Read more
Government intervention leads to significant reduction of 20% in long waits NHS waiting lists for patients with muscle, bone and joint conditions. ‘Getting it Right First Time’ Programme aims include supporting people with MSK conditions get off community waiting lists and return to work sooner. Results highlight new approach to tackling economic inactivity and waiting … Read more
Ministers working closely with the new Cabinet Secretary order a clear up of Whitehall consultation culture to speed up decision making and deliver for the British people. As the next step in a wider programme of clearing out Whitehall’s layers of unnecessary bureaucracy, Ministers have today announced immediate measures that will: End the introduction of … Read more
UK is backing small businesses with the toughest laws on late payments in the G7 Sweeping new powers for the Small Business Commissioner, including multi-million-pound fines to hold big businesses and persistent offenders to account Measures will help tackle cost of living for entrepreneurs and SME owners by ensuring they are paid on time and prevent the abuse of retention payments in construction Small businesses will be paid on time – that’s the clear message from government today [24 March] as it cracks down on late … Read more
Communities are set to see their areas transformed through a £319 million investment announced today, as part of the Pride in Place strategy to restore pride and opportunity in neighbourhoods across the country. The investment is delivered through four clear strands: High streets reinvigorated – A £301 million commitment to High Streets Innovation Partnerships will support local communities … Read more
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