Legal Aid Provider Survey 2026
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Post Office GLO Scheme to close following successful delivery
Redress scheme for group of postmasters who won Horizon court battle in 2019 to close in December. Follows commitment by ministers to resolve all group cases in 2026. Announcement comes alongside closure of scheme for financial losses not caused by faulty Horizon software. The Government has today confirmed that the Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme will close to new applications on 31 July 2026, with a […]
Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices
Families across the country will be better protected from energy crises, as government moves to break link between gas and electricity prices. New plans include long‑term fixed‑price contracts for renewables, protecting families when gas prices spike. Immediate action to tax excess profits through the Electricity Generator Levy by raising the rate from 45% to 55%, […]
Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication after manufacturing error
Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 10mg capsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential manufacturing error which may mean some cartons contain blister strips of a lower dose, specifically Ramipril 5mg. This follows a complaint from a patient where it was identified that, inside a sealed carton of Ramipril 10mg capsules, one blister pack of Ramipril 5mg capsules was found. Both […]
Japan-UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue 2026 – Joint Statement
Japan and the UK are the closest of friends and partners, connected by our shared values of freedom, democracy, rule of law, fundamental human rights, and free, open and fair trade. As Enhanced Global Strategic Partners, a status confirmed by the Hiroshima Accord issued in May 2023, we reaffirmed our commitment to working together to […]
New powers to protect vital free speech at universities
Robust new measures are being introduced by the Education Secretary to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom across universities. Regulations will be made in June to introduce a first-of-its kind complaints scheme, run by the Office for Students (OfS), at the start of the new academic year for university staff, external speakers and non-student members to raise concerns about providers who fail to protect freedom of speech. The […]
Final Recommendations for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II announced to coincide with the centenary of her birth
Permanent memorial in central London to include statues of Queen Elizabeth in Garter robes and Prince Philip, The late Duke of Edinburgh, in Naval uniform. A new charity, The Queen Elizabeth Trust, and a Digital Memorial are also launched today. Prime Minister says that Elizabeth II devoted her life to public service during her extraordinary […]
Russia is the one that must de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The Council meets today because Russia continues to violate the Charter it is bound to uphold. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was not forced. It was, and continues to be, a deliberate act of aggression intended to erase another state’s identity. In recent weeks, Russia has continued to subject Ukraine’s cities to drone and missile strikes […]
Security Minister statement on antisemitic attacks
With permission, I will make a statement about the appalling incidents over recent days targeting British Jews and opponents of the Iranian regime. I will begin with the facts. Counter Terrorism Policing have confirmed that they are investigating a series of arson attacks and incidents that have occurred in London over recent days. These include an arson attack at a synagogue in Finchley on […]
PM statement on the appointment of Peter Mandelson: 20 April 2026
Thank you Mr Speaker, with permission… I would like to provide the House with information I now have… About the appointment of Peter Mandelson… As our ambassador to the United States. But Mr. Speaker, before I go into the details… I want to be very clear with this House… That, while this statement will focus… On the […]