Highest ever courts funding deal agreed to deliver faster, fairer justice for victims
Highest ever investment sees criminal courts funded to run at maximum capacity next year Part of unprecedented three-year agreement across all courts and tribunals Announcement comes as Deputy Prime Minister sets out vision for modernised justice system later today Every single Criminal Crown Court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year to deliver faster and fairer justice for victims, the […]
Slough Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2026-27
Letter to Slough Borough Council to communicate the government’s response to the council’s request for Exceptional Financial Support for 2026-27. Source link
Australia-UK Defence Industry Dialogue: Joint Statement
On 23 February 2026, the UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP hosted the Minister for Defence Industry of Australia, the Hon. Pat Conroy MP, for the Australia–UK Defence Industry Dialogue (AUKDID). This meeting marked the revival of the Dialogue following the 2025 Australia‑UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN), recognising its importance as a […]
London Borough of Croydon: Exceptional Financial Support request 2026-27
Letter to the London Borough of Croydon to communicate the government’s response to the council’s request for Exceptional Financial Support for 2025-26 and 2026-27. Source link
Foot and mouth disease: latest situation
Updates to this page Published 9 April 2025 Last updated 23 February 2026 + show all updates 23 February 2026 We have updated the list of countries that have had confirmed cases of foot and mouth disease (FMD). We have also updated the commercial trade restrictions section to reflect the outbreak of FMD in Cyprus […]
Over £17 million saved in past six months through government office closures
10 Victoria Street office officially closes its doors, saving £8.8 million per year for the taxpayer. Third London workspace closed in six months as part of the Government’s “Plan for London” efficiency drive, bringing total savings past £17 million a year. Upcoming closure of Caxton House expected to deliver a further £19 million in annual […]
NDA publishes latest nuclear decommissioning strategy
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has published its latest strategy, setting out its long term roadmap for the safe and secure decommissioning of the UK’s legacy nuclear sites. The strategy, which was subject to extensive public consultation, sets out how the next phase of this mission will be delivered through greater integration and collaboration across […]
Firm’s business boost from embracing Workboat Code Edition 3 – Case study
For Marine Plant Hire (UK) Ltd, based in Dawlish, Devon, and operating around the UK, there has also been a clear bottom-line business benefit. Ben Wheatley, the company’s Marine Superintendent, shares his experience as the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Workboat Association issue a joint message to the sector, encouraging operators to get ready for the next step of the Code’s implementation. The advice is: check the code, prepare the vessel, book the survey. Ben, whose background is a certified Master, believes embracing the Code is […]
Specialist SEND support in every school and community
Every child with additional needs will benefit from better, more tailored support, as government unveils landmark £4 billion investment to make every school truly inclusive and transform outcomes for children with SEND. The investment comes with the government set to unveil its schools white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, a blueprint for opportunity for […]
UK deepens major new partnerships at Mining Indaba 2026
The UK is taking forward a series of new initiatives advancing UK-Africa collaboration on critical minerals, sustainable economic development, and SME growth during Mining Indaba 2026. The announcements build on the visit of the UK Prime Minister to South Africa in November and underscore the UK’s commitment to supporting Africa’s economic transformation while strengthening global supply chain resilience essential to […]