Fraudsters face tougher action as Government gains new powers to tackle benefit fraud
Fraudsters and debtors face tough consequences including direct deductions from bank accounts as the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error, and Recovery) Act receives Royal Assent today. New powers to investigate fraud, identify benefit overpayments and recover debts expected to save £1.5 billion by 2030, as part of wider action to save £14.6 billion by 2031. Measures […]
The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty, stability and prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council
As the UN Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI) closes this month and Iraq continues to progress, the United Kingdom encourages a continued focus on priorities that will underpin Iraq’s long-term stability and prosperity. These include upholding Iraq’s sovereignty and constructive engagement with international partners, strengthening the rule of law and the effectiveness of state institutions, and delivering urgent economic […]
Scottish space innovation secures UK Space Agency investment – GOV.UK
Scottish universities will collaborate with partners nationwide to receive a share of £3.8 million from the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), on technologies for secure communications, environmental monitoring, and navigation. Space Minister Liz Lloyd said: We’re backing Scotland’s brilliant scientists and engineers to develop space technology that makes a real difference to people’s everyday lives. Whether it’s cleaner air in our […]
UK, Philippines boost climate partnership for clean energy
Manila, Philippines – The UK and the Philippines marked a key milestone in their climate partnership with the official launch of a new Philippines Country Fund by the UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme, in Manila. The programme aims to support partner countries in accelerating their low-carbon transitions through targeted technical assistance […]
Winter of Action to crack down on town centre crime
A nationwide crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour this winter has been launched as police, councils and businesses united to protect shoppers, retail workers, and Christmas revellers. To keep communities safe over the busy Christmas period, police will use hotspot patrols, quick visible enforcement, and locally tailored approaches, working closely with businesses and community groups to clamp down […]
Four more EV models qualify for £3,750 discount under Electric Car Grant as government pumps an extra £1.5 billion into the switch to electric
new Renault and MINI models are now eligible for the maximum £3,750 discount, with over 40,000 drivers benefitting from the grant since its launch in July follows an extra £1.5 billion announced at the Autumn Budget to power up the UK’s electric vehicle revolution, saving people thousands and boosting the charging network includes £1.3 billion […]
Major new act to disrupt smuggling gangs
Powerful new laws will bolster Immigration Enforcement, police and National Crime Agency operations to catch and arrest criminal smuggling gangs abusing Britain’s borders by fuelling illegal migration. The new legislation, which received Royal Assent today, includes a raft of measures which take inspiration from counter-terror laws to allow law enforcement to intercept smuggling gangs’ criminal […]
Foreign Secretary speech on violence against women and girls
Thank you it is a great pleasure to be here today and to be here among so many impressive leaders and so many women who, as pioneers, have refused to accept the world as it is and whose determination and courage have done so much to change it. Women who have changed lives here and across the globe as a result of their strength and their determination. And we’ve seen the hard won gains of that work that have echoed right through history as a result. But now coming together as […]
Boost for businesses as new powers save contracts for local areas
Councils, police and fire authorities in England to now be able to reserve bidding for lower-value contracts to just local and UK suppliers. Reforms pave way for more than £1 billion of potential spend to be reserved every year for local and UK firms. Latest in a series of reforms to open up government work […]
MHRA approves tisotumab vedotin for the treatment of cervical cancer
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 2 December 2025, approved tisotumab vedotin (Tivdak) used for the treatment of adults with cervical cancer that has come back or spread. It is used if the disease worsened after previous anti-cancer treatment. Tisotumab vedotin is administered via an intravenous infusion (drip) into the vein over 30 minutes once every three weeks. Julian Beach, Interim Executive Director of Healthcare Quality and Access […]