The Sudanese people deserve justice, and we welcome the ongoing role of the ICC in achieving that goal: UK statement at the UN Security Council
I will make three points today. First, we note the landmark conviction of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman for war crimes and crimes against humanity. This first conviction from a Security Council referral, and the first addressing Darfur crimes in 2003-2004, sends a clear message that perpetrators of international crimes will be held accountable, no matter […]
Education Secretary speech at Global AI Safety Summit
Hello everyone and thank you so much for coming. And thank you to those of you who have worked so hard to make today happen. I am delighted to welcome our friends from around the world here to London. And we meet today on Chancery Lane, an historic street that goes back nine centuries. It […]
Get that electric feeling: new campaign launched to show savings and benefits of going electric
new campaign launched today shows now is the time to go electric and save up to £1,400 a year and access the UK’s growing 87,000-strong charging network latest move from the government to back industry and boost EV demand, sending a clear signal that there has never been a better time to switch launch follows over 50,000 drivers already making the move thanks to the Electric Car […]
CMA regulatory review aims to ease the burden on businesses
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a review of a number of existing market remedies to determine whether they are still required, in a bid to ease the burden on thousands of businesses. The remedies under review cover several sectors including financial services, travel and energy. Market remedies are designed to fix competition problems identified during market investigations. They play an important role but businesses need to dedicate money and resources to comply with them, so it is […]
PM calls with international leaders: 18 January 2026
The Prime Minister spoke with Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen; President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen; NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and President Trump. Source link
Rogue builder jailed after obtaining more than £400,000 in credit from five victims while bankrupt
Nigel Dinneen illegally obtained more than £400,000 from five people after being declared bankrupt in July 2019 His victims included a father whose children had to sleep on the floor with no back doors or windows and a healthcare worker on the Covid frontline Dinneen was jailed for 12 months following Insolvency Service investigations A […]
How to challenge your Council Tax band: a step-by-step guide
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is responsible for making sure that 27 million properties across England and Wales are in the correct Council Tax band. As Council Tax bills are being issued, we expect to see an increase in people challenging their band over the coming months. If you’re struggling to pay your Council Tax […]
EA launches new permit consultation for Davidstow creamery
The Environment Agency has proposed a new permit for Dairy Crest Ltd (known as Saputo Dairy UK) to introduce environmental improvements. A consultation has been launched so that the public can have their say on the proposals. The permit variation will also allow the creamery to increase cheese production through improvements in the production process. […]
Martyn Oliver’s speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026
Introduction It’s wonderful to be opening the conference, and especially to be here in the stunning surroundings of Drapers’ Hall – home, of course, to the Worshipful Company of Drapers. Thank you so much for having me. So, January. A new year. A time for reflection. And as I prepared for this speech, I found […]
£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme
More children and young people with SEND to thrive at their local nursery, school or college as the government unveils the most ambitious and comprehensive SEND training offer ever seen by the English schools system. Acting on the feedback from parents shared through the national conversation on SEND, the government is making sure that children in every classroom will benefit from brilliant teachers trained […]