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Speech at Association of Colleges conference
In her speech, the Education Secretary calls on colleges to work with government to get today’s 16-18s not currently in education back in and re-engaged.
Colleges put at heart of drive to get young people learning
Education Secretary calls on colleges to work with government to get today’s 16-18s not currently in education back in and re-engaged
DfE Update 11 November 2026
Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.
New e-Bike Conversion Kit Guidance Clarifies Safety Rules
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published new e-bike conversion kit guidance.
Current inspections
Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication.
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's speech at the World Leaders' Summit on Forests at COP31
The Foreign Secretary delivered a speech at the 'World Leaders' Summit on Forests: The Contribution of Forests to Addressing Climate Change' event at COP31 in...
Scotland at the Heart of Europe’s Defence: Summit
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander joins allies onboard Rosyth-built HMS Prince of Wales in Oslo for Atlantic Future Forum.
Josh MacAlister - National Children and Adult Services Conference
Speech delivered by Children's Minister at annual NCASC conference in Liverpool
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's speech at the Seizing the Green Industrial Opportunity event at COP31
The Foreign Secretary delivered a speech at the 'Seizing the Green Industrial Opportunity: Investment, Jobs, and Growth for Every Economy' event at COP31 in Antalya...
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's speech at the Clean Energy Transition & Electrification Summit at COP31
The Foreign Secretary delivered a speech at the 'Clean Energy Transition & Electrification Summit' event at COP31 in Antalya on 11 November 2026.
Government steps in to reduce packaging costs for British businesses and pubs
Steps will back Britain’s glass industry and slash unfair double charges for pubs, saving them up to £870 a year.
MHRA approves Retifanlimab (ZYNYZ) for the treatment of advanced anal cancer
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved retifanlimab (ZYNYZ) for the treatment of adults with squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal...
Government to stamp illegal deforestation out of UK supply chains
The government is stepping in to ensure everyday products sold in Great Britain do not drive illegal deforestation around the world.
We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles
Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making.
Flat owners handed massive boost to fight rip-off service charges
Over three million leaseholders across England will benefit from stronger rights that will help challenge unfair service charges, starting from 1 April 2027.
Major changes to Blue Plaque schemes will see more of England’s ‘hidden heroes’ celebrated
Until now buildings which had been substantially altered or replaced since the person was connected to them were ruled out of receiving a Blue Plaque
New report shows progress in cutting levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in England’s rivers
Scientists find levels of two key forever chemicals in rivers have fallen by 30% and 29%