New proposals to stop childhood crimes closing doors for life
People who committed crimes as children but have since turned their lives around could be given a fresh start, as government consults on plans to...
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UK growth and security boosted as Royal Navy agrees export deal for new mine-hunting motherships
UK and European security will be bolstered by a new Royal Navy commitment to acquire three new mine-hunting motherships.
Latest weekly winter virus surveillance data
Report monitoring respiratory viruses for the 2026/27 season.
MMO statement: Boulder positions in the Southern North Sea
The Marine Management Organisation is advising the fishing industry and other sea users of the reported positions of boulders dropped by Greenpeace in the Southern...
Upcoming Publication: Infected Blood Memorial Committee's Report
The Infected Blood Memorial Committee will shortly publish its first report. We are aiming for this to be in mid-January 2027.
Safe to Breathe: New competition for rapid toxic gas detection innovation
UKDI seeks technologies that can rapidly detect toxic gases and provide early warning in busy public spaces
Written ministerial statement on laying the departmental minute for the new contingent liability arrangements for space activities in orbit
A Departmental Minute is being laid before Parliament today setting out updated contingent liability arrangements arising from new liability and insurance measures announced alongside the...
Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement
The Department for Education and the Welsh Government have today, 12 November 2026, confirmed the annual repayment thresholds for Income Contingent Student Loans, covering Plan...
PM call with the Emir of Qatar: 12 November 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani this morning.
Time running out for over 580,000 young people to get 1st dose of MenB
Eligible 18 and 19 year-olds, as well as older first year students at university, have until New Year's Eve to get their first dose.
Over 400 antibiotic-resistant infections each week in 2025
National surveillance data shows antibiotic resistance continues to worsen.
Scottish cooking-products innovator Ooni fires up global growth with government-backed finance
Edinburgh-based Ooni secures £10 million of financing backed by UK Export Finance to support its international growth.
Derailment of a freight train at Barking
Investigation into the derailment of a freight train at Barking, Greater London, 23 October 2026.
UK hosts global summit to combat financial crime
Government, law enforcement and industry leaders from around the world met in London this week to strengthen the global response to financial crime.
FSA and FSS publish export roadmap for cell-cultivated food businesses
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have today published new guidance to help businesses navigate the process of exporting cell-cultivated products...
UK Commandos to get AI-enabled edge from British scale-up Arondite, as company expands to NATO's northern flank
The Royal Navy has agreed a multi-million pound deal with British scale-up Arondite to deploy its AI-enabled software across UK Commando Force,
£11m pumping station upgrade boosts Somerset flood resilience
The Environment Agency is upgrading six Somerset Levels and Moors pumping stations with new pumps as part of an £11 million scheme.
PM speech at COP31 climate summit: 12 November 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech at the COP31 climate summit 2026.
Water bosses must not be rewarded for failure by another name, says Environment Secretary
Environment Secretary warns against the use of loopholes that undermines the spirit of the bonus ban
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.