Lord Vallance Chairs New Government AI Taskforce
The Cabinet Office has launched the Prime Minister’s AI Taskforce, chaired by Lord Vallance and led by AI Minister Kanishka...
Portishead Railway Line Restoration Work Begins
Work has begun to restore the Portishead railway line, backed by more than £63 million of government investment, with the...
Future Combat Air Investment Reaches £708 Million
The Ministry of Defence and Defence Secretary Wes Streeting have awarded a £708 million contract extension to accelerate advanced air...
Government Restructuring Reorganises Whitehall Departments
The Cabinet Office said the Prime Minister has approved machinery of government changes affecting central offices, departmental responsibilities and public...
£2 Bus Fare Cap Begins January 2027
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that participating single bus fares in England outside London will be capped at £2...
Canada Opens Forced Labour Supply Chain Consultations
Canada is preparing to strengthen its response to forced labour in global supply chains through new public consultations examining import...
Electricity VAT Cut Begins From October
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that VAT on domestic electricity bills in Great Britain will fall from 5% to...
UK Pension Reform Roadmap Enters Delivery Phase
The Department for Work and Pensions has published an updated pension reform roadmap, with Pensions Minister Torsten Bell confirming that...
UK Cabinet Reshuffle
The Prime Minister’s Office has confirmed that the King approved ministerial appointments across the UK government on 20 July 2026,...
Prime Minister Launches £340m Rough Sleeping Drive
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a national drive to end long-term rough sleeping, backed by an additional £340 million....