The Government Says

01 June 2026

Escalation in Lebanon and across the Blue Line risks undermining critical negotiations to achieve peace across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 23:46, 1 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Escalation in Lebanon and across the Blue Line risks undermining critical negotiations to achieve peace across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine, with Romania, and with all our NATO allies: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:43, 1 June in News and communications (Our copy).

We stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine, with Romania, and with all our NATO allies: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
seen at 18:43, 1 June in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: January to March 2026

Parental support for a social media minimum age of 16
seen at 18:31, 1 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Parental support for a social media minimum age of 16

Whistleblowing to the SIA
seen at 16:36, 1 June in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Whistleblowing to the SIA

What is West Nile virus and is it found in the UK?
seen at 16:32, 1 June in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

West Nile virus (WNV) is a virus spread primarily through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It belongs to the same family of viruses as dengue, yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis...

Open Book Review of Northern Ireland Executive Budget
seen at 16:31, 1 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).

Open Book Review of Northern Ireland Executive Budget

CMA publishes new monitoring update on road fuel market
seen at 14:47, 1 June in News and communications (Our copy).

CMA publishes new monitoring update on road fuel market

Boost for Britain’s air defence stockpiles in the Middle East with hundreds more UK-made missiles
seen at 14:47, 1 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Boost for Britain’s air defence stockpiles in the Middle East with hundreds more UK-made missiles

Transfer of Govia Thameslink Railway’s services into public ownership
seen at 14:47, 1 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Transfer of Govia Thameslink Railway’s services into public ownership

Drones take flight to help restore Peak District ravine woodlands
seen at 14:47, 1 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Drones take flight to help restore Peak District ravine woodlands

UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to progress next stage of trading relationship
seen at 14:47, 1 June in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to progress next stage of trading relationship

AI Policy: UK Founders Say Government Must Move Faster
seen at 14:47, 1 June in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Our latest Founders Pulse reveals strong optimism about AI’s potential, but some frustration with the pace of Government action.

AI is probably the biggest economic opportunity the UK has seen...

New guidance to help businesses prepare for EU trade�agreement�
seen at 14:39, 1 June in Farming (Our copy).

In our previous post, Improving EU trade: what you need to know, we explained how the government is working towards a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the European...

How the quality of regulatory assessments compares across departments
seen at 14:35, 1 June in Regulatory Policy Committee (Our copy).

Since the new Better Regulation Framework was introduced in 2023, the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has scrutinised over 120 options assessments and impact assessments (OAs and IAs).

This...

Coverage of the Social Housing Bill�
seen at 14:35, 1 June in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

There is positive national coverage of the Social Housing Bill as it heads into its Second Reading in the House of Lords today. Much of the coverage leads with stronger protections ...

DfE monthly workforce management information: 2026 to 2027
seen at 14:34, 1 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

DfE monthly workforce management information: 2026 to 2027

Update on the Government response to the Humble Address motion
seen at 14:31, 1 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).

Update on the Government response to the Humble Address motion

Warning on oak processionary moth issued ahead of peak season
seen at 10:50, 1 June in News and communications (Our copy).

Warning on oak processionary moth issued ahead of peak season

What is a trustee and how do you become one?
seen at 10:45, 1 June in Charity Commission (Our copy).

Volunteering can be incredibly rewarding, and there are many ways to give your time to a good cause. One of the most impactful ways to get involved is by becoming a charity trustee.

This...

Ending�the advertising and sponsorship of vaping�and nicotine products�from 1 June 2027�
seen at 10:43, 1 June in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

The Tobacco and Vapes Act received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. The Act ends the advertising and promotion of vaping and nicotine products, herbal smoking...

Mining Remediation Authority FOI statistics January to March 2026
seen at 10:32, 1 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).