Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID
Consultation will let the public have their say on how digital ID is used to make public services quicker, easier and more secure to access. Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister says government needs to “catch up” with services offered by the private sector, like online banking Digital ID prototype shows how “government by app” […]
Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure
New rules, set out in the Representation of the People Bill introduced today, will provide greater transparency and security around political donations, alongside extending voting rights in all UK elections to 16- and 17-year-olds Sweeping measures will create a fair, secure and inclusive democracy, while delivering on government manifesto commitments Small number of local authorities to test new flexible ways […]
Thousands more families to get warm, secure social homes
New funding and financial flexibilities for councils and other providers to accelerate social and affordable housebuilding Upgraded standards to tackle damp, mould and poor insulation and cut the cost of living, including energy bills, for tenants Comes ahead of £39 billion bidding window opening next month, which will deliver around 300,000 social and affordable homes over the programme’s […]
Half a a billion investment to upgrade RAF Typhoons and secure 1,500 British jobs
More than half a billion in funding committed this week to upgrade Britain’s Typhoons – including advanced radar upgrades – securing over 1,500 UK jobs. Defence Secretary John Healey visits Leonardo UK in Edinburgh, where hundreds of millions will be invested in cutting-edge radars manufactured in Scotland. Investment delivers on Strategic Defence Review commitment to […]
The United Kingdom supports efforts, led by the US, to secure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Yesterday, my Prime Minister hosted President Zelenskyy, President Macron and Chancellor Merz in London for talks in which we recommitted our support to safeguarding Ukraine’s long-term security, sovereignty, and prosperity. The United Kingdom supports efforts, led by the US, to secure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, including robust security guarantees, in line with the principles […]
Maximum director ban for music producer who falsified bank statements to secure £150,000 loan and VAT refund
Felix Milton has been banned from acting as a company director for 15 years after submitting falsified bank statements to obtain a £150,000 government-backed loan and a VAT refund of almost £180,000 Milton altered several documents to show millions of pounds in his company account when the true balance was as little as £3.20, and created fake invoices to support […]