Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history
Government launches £15 billion Warm Homes Plan to help millions of families benefit from solar panels, batteries, heat pumps and insulation that can cut energy bills. A plan for all types of households, with targeted interventions for those on low incomes; upgrades for social housing; new protections for renters; and a universal offer for all households to upgrade homes if and when they want to. Plan will help lift up to one million families out of fuel poverty and […]
High North security set to be focus of Defence Secretary visit to Denmark
UK and Denmark to hold defence talks today as Defence Secretary John Healey travels to Copenhagen. Ukraine support, industrial cooperation and the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will be discussed, as well as how European nations can step up on security in the High North. Comes as planning continues for major JEF exercise activity taking place in 2026. Defence talks […]
Government moves to restore legal rights and remove unlawful immunity provisions
MPs asked to approve removal of flawed legacy legislation introduced by the previous Government. The Remedial Order will remove immunity provisions which would have given amnesty to terrorists, and restored legal rights of victims and survivors. Comes alongside six workable protections to ensure veterans are treated fairly. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, […]
PM call with President Costa of the European Council: 20 January 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Council António Costa this evening. Source link
PM meeting with President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto: 20 January 2026
The Prime Minister hosted the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto at Downing Street today. Source link
Minister Lloyd speech on software security and cyber resilience
On the 19 of September, a ransomware attack hit a major software supplier used by airports across Europe. Overnight, checks and systems failed, flights were delayed, staff were forced back to pen and paper. Thousands of people, families, workers and travellers were left stranded. It wasn’t an attack on any airport directly. It was an attack on a software supplier, a single weak point […]
Oil and gas: OPRED communications, 2026
OPRED communications issued to stakeholders in 2026. Source link
Millions in water company fines to power local-led restoration – GOV.UK
Water companies who broke environmental rules are now funding the recovery of England’s waterways, as local communities and environmental groups are being put in the driving seat to clean up rivers, lakes and seas. The government is reinvesting £29 million from water company fines into local projects which clean up our environment – funding over 100 projects which will improve 450km of rivers, restore 650 acres […]
New operation and maintenance contract awarded to Alpheus
To continue safeguarding Great Britain’s watercourses and vital drinking water supplies, the Mining Remediation Authority has awarded a contract to operate, maintain, and enhance its network of assets to water services and treatment specialist Alpheus. The contract, awarded after a comprehensive tendering process, will ensure ongoing 24-hour operational support across the Mining Remediation Authority’s mine […]
Trade Envoy programme appointments – GOV.UK
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has today [February 20] announced the appointment of five new UK Trade Envoys. In addition, three serving Trade Envoys have been given broader roles. UK Trade Envoys are appointed by the Business and Trade Secretary to drive UK economic growth through exports and investment. They are tasked […]