Reformed Arts Council to better ensure the arts are no longer the preserve of the privileged few
Recommendations to be taken forward and considered to ensure the arts tell stories from every corner of the country New vision to break down barriers to the arts and support a decade of national renewal Communities up and down the country will benefit from increased access to the arts, following the government’s response to the […]
Shadow fleet set to be interdicted in UK waters in latest blow to Russia
UK forces given permission to board sanctioned ships transiting UK waters Move is the latest blow to Putin’s shadow fleet operation, fuelling his illegal war in Ukraine Comes as the Prime Minister addresses the Joint Expeditionary Force Summit in Helsinki today, reiterating the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine British military will be able to board shadow fleet vessels transiting UK waters […]
Farming and food leaders unite to drive growth in British agriculture
Senior leaders from farming, food and retail met today (Wednesday 25 March) for the inaugural Farming & Food Partnership Board, marking a major moment and a clear shift in how British agriculture is led and supported. Chaired by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds with Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle as Deputy Chair, the Board brings government and industry together to drive a more productive, profitable, and […]
Competition to launch national forest in Ox-Cam Growth Corridor
Two new national forests have taken a step closer towards becoming a reality with the next stages being set out by government. A competition for a delivery partner for a new national forest in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor will open today (Wednesday 25 March). In addition, potential delivery partners for a new national forest in the […]
Appointment of a member to the Youth Justice Board
The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointment, without competition, of Karin Phillips MBE as a member of the Youth Justice Board. Source link
Major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs as Scottish Premier League partners with DWP
80 new Youth Hub locations confirmed across Great Britain. Scottish Premier League partners with DWP to support Britain’s Youth Hubs – taking jobs and opportunity straight to the heart of communities. Expansion builds on commitment for every local area across Great Britain to have a Youth Hub. Work with wider stakeholders – including the English […]
Multi-billion-pound support deal agreed as part of major UK export win
Agreement forms part of the major £8 billion UK export deal secured in October 2025. Pilots and technicians to be trained in the UK, alongside long-term maintenance support for the Turkish Airforce. 20,000 UK jobs backed by deal for British-built Typhoon fighter jets for Türkiye. UK-built fighter jets for Türkiye will be supported under a major new training and support contract signed today. The UK and Türkiye […]
Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren ends a two-day visit to Lebanon
The UK Defence Senior Advisor to the Middle East and North Africa (DSAME), Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, concluded a two-day visit to Lebanon from 23-24 March. During the visit, Vice Admiral Ahlgren held meetings with President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime minister Nawaf Salam, Defence Minister Michel Manassa, and Commander of the Lebanese Army General […]
Nationwide plans announced to design safer streets as 9 in 10 women report feeling unsafe walking at night
new practical guidance and training will help councils revamp streets to make them safer for women and girls Active Travel England’s project will support the government’s Safer Streets mission and ambition to halve violence against women and girls within a decade new polling by YouGov has found that 9 in 10 women have reported feeling […]
£1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads
£1 billion boost for British businesses to roll out clean trucks and vans and install new EV chargers at depots – helping to build resilience against fuel price uncertainty companies will save up to £81,000 off the heaviest zero emission trucks – covering up to 40% of the cost – and up to £5,000 off […]