Greater access to breakthrough trials for rare cancer patients
Rare cancer patients to receive faster access to life-changing clinical trials through the NHS App Government to prioritise neglected rare cancers with appointment of new national leads for rare cancers Improvements follow a £32.3m boost to brain cancer research funding since July 2024 Patients with rare cancers – including brain cancers – will have a better […]
Prime Minister celebrates Great British theatre in Shanghai
The Prime Minister has today visited the Design Innovation Institute in Shanghai to mark the growing impact of British theatre in China – boosting growth and supporting jobs at home. Alongside actress Rosamund Pike and representatives from the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, the Prime Minister met performing arts students from a local school […]
Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk in Somerset and Dorset
The Environment Agency continues to call on the public to remain vigilant to the risk of significant flooding in Somerset and Dorset in the wake of Storm Chandra. Current forecasts show conditions are expected to remain unsettled, with further impacts expected across the region. A Met Office yellow warning for rain is in place today and overnight for the […]
Secretary of State for Scotland and Advocate General for Scotland respond to the passing of Lord Jim Wallace
Statements from the Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander and Advocate General for Scotland Baroness Catherine Smith of Cluny KC, following the passing of Lord Jim Wallace. Source link
Billions in exports and investment deals secured as PM concludes visit to China
First PM visit to China in eight years ends with £2.2 billion in export deals, around £2.3 billion in market access wins and hundreds of millions of investments secured Whisky tariffs cut from 10% to 5% in market access boost for iconic distilleries Investment wins demonstrate clear economic benefits of pragmatic, clear-eyed relationship with China Billions of pounds worth […]
From precision-bred hemp to Sunshine Tomatoes: £21.5m to drive farm innovation in England
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Be an Ambassador for a Day – Kosovo 2026
Enter our competition to Be an Ambassador for a Day The British Embassy in Pristina invites Kosovan girls aged 14 to 18 to take part in this year’s Ambassador for a Day competition. This initiative gives young women the chance to explore how diplomacy works, meet inspiring leaders, and gain confidence in their own potential. […]
Youth Guarantee gets blockbuster backing to drive support for TV and film jobs
Pinewood Studios, Europe’s leading studio complex and home to James Bond and the Carry On films, is supporting the Government’s Youth Guarantee. Industry leaders including Netflix, Disney and Vue International met Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden at Pinewood Studios to discuss how they can support more young people into creative roles. More than 4,500 […]
Transfer of West Midlands Trains’ services into public ownership
I am confirming to the House that on Sunday, 1 February 2026, West Midlands Trains, operating as London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway, will become the fourth operator whose services will transfer into public ownership under the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act. Operations will now be run by a new public sector operator […]
Police super-complaints: length of investigations into sexual offences
Super-complaint from the Centre for Women’s Justice about the length of police investigations into sexual offences. Source link