This resolution mandates a strong package of measures to degrade Al-Shabaab: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom welcomes the unanimous adoption of this resolution. We thank all Council members for their constructive approach to negotiations, which enabled us to arrive at this consensus outcome. The resolution we have adopted today mandates a strong package of measures to degrade Al-Shabaab, including constraining its access to arms, disrupting its finances, and […]
PM meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever: 12 December 2025

The Prime Minister met Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever in Downing Street this afternoon. Source link
Joint Statement on Bilateral Cooperation between the United Kingdom and Belgium

The United Kingdom and Belgium are close neighbours, like-minded partners and Allies committed to working together to promote our common interests. Today, we deepen our bilateral cooperation and friendship, within the framework of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and the Renewed Agenda for European Union – United Kingdom Cooperation (‘the Renewed Agenda’ agreed […]
Celebrating excellent science advice at the heart of decision making

The Government Office for Science is highlighting the contribution of science to policymaking with a multimedia showcase. Source link
Notice to improve: Sikh Academies Trust

Updates to this page Published 15 November 2024 Last updated 12 December 2025 + show all updates 12 December 2025 The notice to improve relating to financial management and governance for Sikh Academies Trust was lifted on 3 December 2025. Added ‘Letter to lift a notice to improve: Sikh Academies Trust’. 15 November 2024 First […]
Young people encouraged to Reach for the Sky as government announces £750,000 to create the next generation of aviators

£750,000 awarded to projects encouraging young people into careers in the aviation sector Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund goes to projects across the UK aiming to showcase career paths, boost skills and futureproof the aviation sector projects focus on getting young people from diverse backgrounds into aviation, creating access to opportunity in high-skilled jobs Projects to inspire the next generation of aviators across […]
The Christmas markets and New Years Eve fireworks you can reach for no more than £3

government’s £3 bus fare cap continues to help families tackle the cost of living, allowing families to travel to festive events for less in place until March 2027, the £3 fare cap will give people all the way from Southend to Sunderland, the option to leave the car at home over the holidays to attend […]
Stronger tech ties and international agreements on AI to modernise public services and reduce costs for Britons as UK Tech Minister wraps Canada visit

New deal agreed by G7 partners to ramp up AI adoption among SMEs, unlocking greater productivity and growth. UK strengthens tech ties with Canada, as both countries work hand in glove to shape the next generation of tech innovations. UK and Canadian governments to accelerate digitalisation, tackling challenges like outdated tech, cyber threats and driving growth […]
UK and Singapore launch a regulatory innovation corridor to speed up access to breakthrough health technologies

Patients in the UK and Singapore could benefit sooner from major medical advances as the UK and Singapore launch a new regulatory innovation corridor to fast-track the most promising healthcare innovations today (12 December). As part of this first-of-its-kind regulatory collaboration, the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority […]
UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge

UK military intelligence will be more efficient, faster, and better able to anticipate future threats as the Ministry of Defence launches the new Military Intelligence Services (MIS). This major overhaul of Defence’s intelligence organisations comes amid increasing threats to the UK and will keep Britain ahead of hostile states and terrorists. Following the recommendations in […]