New funding to help small businesses cut their costs
Government announces £2 million funding boost to help more SMEs cut costs Funding is part of a range of new measures to support small business growth, in the Government’s response to the Willow Review 67% of SMEs who adopted sustainable practices like installing solar panels reported reduced costs Small businesses across the UK will benefit […]
The Mechanism should be a small, temporary and efficient structure: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Today’s briefing occurs at an important time for the Mechanism. In the first half of 2026 Council Members will engage in detailed discussions on the future of the Mechanism. Whilst the details of those discussions will take place over the months ahead there are some general principles which, in our view, should guide the work […]
AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors
New partnership with Google DeepMind will help deliver new science breakthroughs, cleaner energy, and smarter public services – turning cutting-edge AI into real benefits for people Company’s first automated research lab in UK set for next year will accelerate scientific breakthroughs in the UK and put British innovators at the heart of tech development Expanded partnership with the UK’s […]
Support for children with SEND who are not in school is inconsistent, inspectorates warn
Too many children with SEND who do not attend school are missing out on the help and support they need from local education, care and health services. Missed opportunities for early identification of children’s needs is causing too many children with SEND to leave the school system. Capacity challenges and a lack of understanding of […]
Ofqual launches consultation to protect standards in on-screen exams
Ofqual is today launching a 12-week public consultation on its proposed approach to regulating on-screen exams in GCSEs, AS and A levels. The proposals aim to support responsible innovation while protecting fairness, standards and the integrity of England’s qualifications system. The consultation, titled Regulating on-screen assessments, builds on joint research by Ofqual and the Department […]
USA students win places on the UK’s prestigious Marshall Scholarship programme
The UK government’s prestigious Marshall Scholarships have been awarded to 43 of the brightest scholars in America, following an intensive selection process. These scholars, from all walks of life, will study in the UK’s top universities. Many of them have chosen bespoke courses in specialist institutions all across the UK. The scholarships will help them […]
UK secures £840m in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026
The UK has reached agreement with the EU, Norway and other coastal states on catch opportunities for shared stocks for 2026, including agreements for popular whitefish stocks in the North Sea. These provide access to over 520,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities for 2026, worth an estimated £830 million. Additionally, the UK participated in multilateral consultations which brings […]
Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs: letter to victims and survivors
On 9 December 2025, the chair and panellists wrote an open letter to all the victims and survivors impacted by this issue. Source link
Yorkshire moves into drought recovery following recent rain
The Environment Agency has announced that Yorkshire is moving into recovery status from 10 December 2025. This change marks the official end of the drought which was declared on 12 June 2025 following 6 months of below average rainfall across the region. This led to reservoir levels across Yorkshire being low, however recent wet weather […]
Urgent safety check for 85,000 tumble dryers
Households with specific tumble dryers manufactured by Haier must check if their machine needs an urgent safety repair. Source link