Government launches Charter Review to future-proof the BBC
Government begins review of the BBC’s governance, public obligations and funding as part of the process to renew its Royal Charter Options in Green Paper to future-proof the BBC so that it commands public trust, drives regional growth and is sustainably funded People across the UK encouraged to have their say via public consultation As […]
Launch of Women in Tech taskforce
Launch of Women in Tech Taskforce to champion diversity in the UK tech sector – boosting economic growth Taskforce will break down barriers that hold women back from entering, staying, and leading in tech sector – as research shows women leaving tech leads to estimated loss of £2 – £3.5 billion annually Unlocking the full talent pool […]
Cutting edge cancer treatments set to be produced out of uranium
Precision treatments tackling the hardest-to-treat cancers set to be produced from hundreds of tonnes of reprocessed uranium from nuclear reactors Patients to benefit as 15-year deal agreed between cutting-edge biotech firm Bicycle Therapeutics and the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Government is backing the UK’s life sciences innovators to make the boldest ideas a reality that […]
Major boost for millions of NHS dental patients
Overhaul of NHS dentistry will prioritise patients with most urgent dental needs and those requiring complex treatments New incentives for the NHS dental contract to offer longer term treatments for major issues such as gum disease and tooth decay through the NHS Deep-rooted reforms are fundamental to government’s wider rescue plan for dentistry including rolling out urgent and emergency care appointments, supervised […]
Alan Milburn calls for a ‘movement’ to address lost generation of young people not earning or learning as investigation opens
DWP’s Youth Guarantee Advisory Panel and experts spanning health, business and government to support Alan Milburn’s investigation into the root causes of youth inactivity. With almost one million young people not earning or learning the Call for Evidence kicks off a national conversation and seeks views from across society. Former Health Secretary will publish an […]
Top Benefits for the UK-South Korea Free Trade Deal
1. An upgraded deal to support British exports and British jobs Our trading relationship with South Korea, the 12th largest economy in the world, has increased by 32% in current prices over the last decade, reaching £15.8 billion in 2024. With over 1.5 million people employed by UK firms exporting goods to South Korea in […]
Chief of the Defence Staff speech – 15 December 2025
I want to start this evening by paying tribute to my predecessor – Tony Radakin. When he gave his first RUSI lecture as CDS he had been in the job just 7 days. I have at least had just over 100 to think about what I am going to say. In almost 4 years as […]
Foreign Secretary Parliamentary Statement on Jimmy Lai
Thank you Madame Deputy Speaker. With permission, can I first address the horrific attack that took place yesterday at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Across the UK and across the world, people have been shocked and appalled by this vile, antisemitic terrorist attack targeting Jewish families who were celebrating on the beach on the first day […]
Compensation: Bondi Beach terror attack
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on 14 December 2025. Source link
Launch of the UK’s Africa Approach: Baroness Chapman’s speech
Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you so much for joining us here. It is a pleasure to be with you and to welcome you all to the FCDO. I see many new friends and people I look forward to getting to know. I know many of you are frequent visitors to this building and I encourage […]