Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 3 December 2025
The Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework met today, co-chaired by officials from the European Commission and the UK Government. The co-chairs took stock of the implementation of the Windsor Framework since the last meeting on 2 October 2025. They reaffirmed the importance of continued work to deliver the full, timely, and […]
Homes England reaches milestone of 10th Strategic Place Partnership, signed with East Midlands Combined County Authority
Homes England has today announced a Strategic Place Partnership (SPP) with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), making it the Agency’s 10th SPP with Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) across England. Strategic Place Partnerships are a key way Homes England supports locally driven housing and regeneration efforts, by providing a framework for the Agency to work closely with local leaders who know their communities best. In the East Midlands, Homes […]
All aboard for Cardiff Central Station transformation
ambitious plan to transform Wales’ busiest railway station gets final go-ahead from UK government passengers at Cardiff Central to benefit from new entrance, larger concourse and improved accessibility, thanks to £77.8 million of UK government investment improvements form part of investment in more trains and new stations across Wales, supporting jobs and breaking down barriers […]
UK and Norway to operate together to counter Russian undersea threat through major new defence agreement
UK critical infrastructure will be protected from Russian submarines through a first-of-its-kind defence agreement that will see British and Norwegian navies operating side-by-side in the North Atlantic. The agreement comes as the Prime Minister welcomes Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre to visit RAF Lossiemouth today. During the visit, the leaders will meet UK and Norwegian troops working […]
Access to early SEND support through Best Start Family Hubs
Families of children with SEND will soon receive faster, earlier support as the government confirms new community-based early intervention is to roll out in every Best Start Family Hub from April. As part of the government’s pledge to roll out Best Start Hubs in every local authority next year, councils are being tasked with recruiting […]
PM meeting with President Steinmeier of Germany: 3 December 2025
The Prime Minister hosted President Steinmeier of Germany for a bilateral in Downing Street this afternoon. Source link
Call on communities to get involved in Pride in Place
Communities to receive a jump start to the Pride in Place programme with an initial £150,000 to 169 communities to begin delivering the change they want to see. Local people invited to join their new Neighbourhood Board and take control of up to £20m of funding and support to deliver a decade of change in […]
Work starts on the future of naval support in boost to British jobs
Steel cutting ceremony at Appledore site marks start of the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) build programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. RFA Resurgent was named at the ceremony by Commodore RFA, Cmdre Sam Shattock. Follows £115 million direct investment into four UK shipyards, including Harland & Wolff Belfast, creating 1,200 skilled jobs and deliver on […]
Builder who stole plant machinery and used company money to pay for Audi ordered to repay more than £190,000
Builder Vasile Hrusca withdrew funds from his failing company to pay off a high-performance Audi and sold plant machinery under hire purchase agreements, spending the proceeds on gambling Hrusca was handed a suspended sentence and disqualified as a company director earlier this year Financial investigations by the Insolvency Service under the Proceeds of Crime Act […]
Merry FISHmas Stockings! – GOV.UK
This year alone, 53,150 juvenile fish, including chub, dace, barbel, roach, tench, bream, rudd and native crucian carp are being introduced into South East rivers, still waters and local clubs, funded by fishing licence income. (Full details of releases in notes to editors). Re-introducing fish supports the creation of healthy, balanced ecosystems that benefit both anglers and local wildlife. Restocking in winter minimises stress on fish, […]