£50 million investment to help protect Somerset’s farms and homes from flooding
A new £50 million government investment will help Somerset’s homes, farms and businesses better withstand the growing threat of flooding, the Government has announced today (Tuesday 9 June 2026). Earlier this year, the county experienced its second wettest January on record, with more than double the average rainfall. As flooding continued into February, Somerset Council […]
New engagement toolkit puts disabled people at the heart of the Timms Review
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 […]
Entry-level jobs support, AI bootcamps and tech training as government supports young people into the jobs of the future
More support to get young people into their first jobs through launch of new partnership to reshape entry-level jobs in sectors exposed to AI 400,000 young people across the most disadvantaged schools in the UK will get AI and tech training to help them into further education, training and employment after school New AI bootcamps scheme to be […]
Correspondence from the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards to Alex Burghart MP
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King Charles III Birthday celebrates UK nations and Cambodia ties
The British Embassy in Phnom Penh marked King Charles III’s 78th birthday with over 400 guests from government, foreign missions, businesses and civil society The event reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between the United Kingdom and Cambodia On 3 June 2026, the British Embassy Phnom Penh celebrated the 78th birthday of His Majesty King […]
Cheating in exams with high-tech smart devices poses growing threat, warns Ofqual chief in new podcast
Cheating in exams using latest high-tech smart devices poses a growing threat that must be tackled quickly and not underestimated, Ofqual’s chief has warned in a new podcast. Chief Regulator Sir Ian Bauckham CBE’s comments come amid concerns about latest gadgets including invisible earpieces and smart glasses being advertised on social media, as more than […]
CMA secures fairer deal for publishers and improves Google search services in UK
New conduct requirement imposed under the digital markets competition regime In a world first, publishers will be able to opt out of their content being used to power AI features in Google search CMA monitoring AI developments in Google search and may take further action if needed The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today […]
Astronaut with physical disability could be first to enter orbit after ground-breaking agreement
Former Paralympian John McFall could become first person with a physical disability to live in orbit through UK government partnership with US space company Vast Agreement enables Vast, supported by the UK Space Agency to explore sponsorship opportunities for John’s mission to Vast’s Haven-1 – scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station – […]
New Support Hub launches for victims and survivors of terrorism
Victims and survivors of terrorism will receive around the clock support to help them navigate recovery through a dedicated Support Hub, which opens on 1 June. The hub will provide specialist, trauma-informed support for anyone affected by a terrorist incident, ensuring victims can access the help they need at any stage of their recovery. Security […]
GTR services transferred to public ownership
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