Chancellor backs the North’s industrial strengths with new investments

New amendments will create safer streets, champion culture, and strengthen local accountability under the English Devolution Bill

New fees for passport applications

Three Rivers District Council: Local Plan Intervention letter

UK defence industry steps up support for Gulf partners facing Iranian attacks

Susanna McGibbon reflects on the communities, connections and progress that made her time as Civil Service Faith and Belief Champion one of the greatest honours of her career.

I’ve been fortunate to see...

Aerial view of fields and town. Credit: Getty Images.

England has around 130,000 square kilometres of land, and it faces more demands than ever before. We need to build more homes, generate...

New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

We must do all we can to maintain momentum towards a more stable and secure future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Fly-tippers and vandals to be forced into “clean up squads” and slapped with cleaning bill

PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 18 March 2026

PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 18 March 2026

Two weeks to go: Hunterston B achieves licence milestone

Guest blog by Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux, Senior Vice President, British Veterinary Association

Dr Liz Mullineaux is Senior Vice President of the British Veterinary Association and an RCVS Specialist in ...

Note: this blog post concerns a developing outbreak and will be updated regularly.   

There is currently an outbreak of meningococcal disease (MenB) in Kent. This blog...

HMT workforce management information: February 2026

Amendments to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation 2026

UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflict

Stronger visiting rights for people in health and care settings

Central Asia 5+United Kingdom summit advances strategic collaboration

Working families saving thousands on childcare costs

DfE update 18 March 2026

Joint MMO–UKMPG initiative to set new standard for marine licensing

Internal Audit Competency Framework

A digital service that works well at launch may not continue to meet users’ needs in the same way years later. So, when we wanted to better understand how our service was being used today and whether it still...

We’re aware of a rise in scam text messages claiming to be from Ofsted, so we wanted to reassure you and let you know what you can do if you receive one.

We know that receiving these scam messages...

Great Britain–China Centre annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025

Land Use Framework

The Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax to Great British Nuclear) Order 2026

Lower bills for farmers, schools and factories

Update following Round 4 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey

Johannes is the Co-Founder and CEO of GetYourGuide, the leading global online booking platform for unique travel experiences. Here, he talks through his entrepreneurial journey that has led to more than...

Publication date: 18 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Public Body Review summary 2025

Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: February 2026

Report and impact assessment on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP:Today the Government ...

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Rt Honourable Friend the Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts Ian Murray MP:

The Online Advertising...

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP.

Today the Government launches its Local Media Strategy, 'Amplify: The Local Media Action Plan', setting out our plans to support the sustainability of local journalism in the UK and empower communities through...

The Online Advertising Taskforce is today publishing its Progress Report for 2025, summarising work carried out since publication of its last Progress Report covering 2023-24.

The Taskforce brings...

I am updating the House on the government’s economic plan to increase living standards, build resilience and bolster the security of the UK economy.

Today, I am reaffirming and building upon what ...

I am today setting out further steps that the government is taking to expedite ambitious growth in Greater Oxford as part of our ongoing efforts to realise the full potential of the Oxford-Cambridge corridor.

I have previously updated this House that this Government will do what it takes to fix the foundations of local government. That includes taking prompt and direct action when councils are failing their Best Value...

Today, I would like to inform the House about the publication of the Neighbourhood Health Framework, which outlines the next steps that we are asking the NHS and local government to take—working with civil...

Today (17th March) we are announcing the UK’s commitment to procuring and deploying large-scale quantum computers on our shores by the early 2030s, backed by up to £2bn of Government investment in ...

I am pleased to announce, today, the national rollout of the Child Focused Model, formerly known as the Private Law Pathfinder, in the family courts.

The Child Focused Model implements substantial reform...

Storm Chandra brought heavy rain and flooding to the UK in January - I want to again acknowledge the vital work of Local Authorities which were badly impacted by the flooding, such as those in Somerset, Dorset...

Millions set to benefit as government widens access to affordable finance

Official Statistics: Over-repayment of income contingent loans through PAYE: FY15-16 to 24-25

Official Statistics: Early-in-year student withdrawal notifications: academic year 2018/19 to 2025/26 up to 21/02/2026

You can now submit your 2026 revenue claim for Countryside Stewardship (CS) or Environmental Stewardship (ES). 

You have until 11.59pm on 15 May 2026 to submit ...

Independent Water Commission- EIR2025/03493

Investigation outcome report: Jarvis Training Management Limited

Permitted development rights for onshore wind turbines in England

Draft affirmative coming for Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.

Children's social care national framework: Cheshire West and Chester Council

Children's social care national framework: City of York Council

Graves of two Midlands World War 1 soldiers identified in France

UK Space Agency signs landmark agreement with Ukraine to strengthen civil space cooperation

Chancellor lands major investment with Spain as she prioritises closer ties with Europe

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Victoria Billing

Charity regulator appoints Interim Manager to William Blake House Northants

Read our response to the the King's Fund's report, "The future of patient voice: Learning from the Healthwatch model."

Official Statistics: Appointments Offered to People on Probation: 2023-2025

Jan Murdoch reflects on the emerging technologies that Defra is paying most attention to right now and the impacts these could have on policy outcomes.

Every year when we pull together our Emerging...

Robert Lewis, DHSC Mental Health Social Work Lead in conversation with Fazeela Hafejee, Assistant Director for Adults with Disabilities, Bradford – carried out on 25th February 2026.

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VOA: spending over £500, February 2026

Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Programme (Interim technical Standard) - EIR2026/03894

New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks

UK City of Culture 2029 longlist revealed