Improved family leave and flexible working to signal step change in support for women researchers
More than 50 UK organisations back charter to deliver paid family leave and flexible working support for women in research.
Latest discoveries
Businesses across Britain sign up to Cyber Resilience Pledge as ministers urge firms to strengthen cyber defences
Firms including M&S, Nationwide, ITV, Microsoft UK and Cloudflare are some of the first to pledge to strengthen their cyber defences.
UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments
Life Sciences sector attracts over £3 billion in new public-private investment in 12 months, reflecting international confidence in UK science and innovation.
Ring it on: Rural Scots get mobile signal boost as 50th UK Government-funded mast goes live
50 UK Government-funded 4G masts have been switched on to boost signal in some of Scotland's hardest-to-reach communities.
Barnsley Tech Town's £800,000 AI skills fund opens for applications
Applications open for the AI Upskilling Challenge Fund, inviting organisations to deliver innovative AI training to help Barnsley workers, businesses and residents build AI skills...
New social media curfews and crackdown on addictive features to better protect 16- and 17-year-olds online
Default overnight curfews and addictive features to be switched off automatically to protect 16 and 17-year-olds on social media
Seven non-executive members appointed to Information Commission Board as chair recruitment launches
Seven NEDs (Non-Executive Directors) appointed to the Information Commission, supporting the move to a new board-led governance model later this year.
Improving access to and use of digital services: open letter to business leaders
Open letters to industry leaders about improving essential private sector digital services.
How we protected the UK and space in July 2026
This report was issued in August 2026 and covers the time period 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 inclusive.
New partnership set to see the UK and Ukraine develop battle winning technology as Britain secures access to Ukraine's Avengers AI Labs
A landmark AI deal between the UK and Ukraine has been signed today as the two countries join forces to develop new military capabilities and...
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.