New Member appointed to The National Lottery Community Fund Board
Secretary of State has appointed Fraser Hardie as a member of The National Lottery Community Fund Board for a four‑year term from 11 January 2027 to 10 January 2031.
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Communities protected as government readies nation for winter weather
Announces strengthened resilience measures for communities and businesses ahead of winter, and previews a national autumn campaign to raise household awareness of simple steps to prepare for everyday emergencies and severe weather.
Pathways to Peace Conference: UK statement to the OSCE
Sets out the UK’s calls at the OSCE Pathways to Peace Conference for coordinated international action to return Ukrainian children and secure release of civilian detainees, and announces UK-hosted talks in London to advance practical pathways for release and return.
Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of County Tyrone: 15 October 2026
His Majesty has appointed William James Baxter QPM DL as Lord-Lieutenant of County Tyrone, formalised on 15 October 2026.
Government-backed broadband rollout plugs thousands into skilled jobs and apprenticeships
Project Gigabit has supported the rollout of government-backed broadband, creating more than 3,000 jobs and apprenticeships in England while delivering faster, more reliable connections to hard-to-reach communities.
The UK is acting with international partners to protect the two-state solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Ambassador Kate Foster reiterated the UK’s support for a two‑state solution at a UN Security Council meeting on the West Bank, saying the UK is working with international partners to protect prospects for a negotiated settlement.
Joint UK-Germany Statement - Berlin, 8 October 2026
The UK and Germany issued a joint statement in Berlin on 8 October 2026, setting out bilateral positions and cooperation priorities; the text records agreed areas of joint action between the two governments.
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution on Rhetoric to Reality
The UK delivered an explanation of vote at UN Human Rights Council session 63 on the draft resolution 'From rhetoric to reality', calling for concrete action against racism, racial discrimination and related intolerance.
UK invests £331 million to tackle climate-driven instability and protect vulnerable communities
The UK is investing £331 million to address climate‑driven instability and protect vulnerable communities, the Foreign Secretary warned of growing national security risks from climate and nature loss while announcing the funding at the UN General Assembly.
Boarded-up high streets brought back to life with £210m boost
A £210 million government fund targets boarded‑up high streets, aiming to return vacant properties to use and devolve decision‑making to local areas as part of a drive for ‘good growth’ across every postcode.
Thousands of work and training placements for young people
The Ministry of Defence is rolling out 50,000 apprenticeship, work experience and training placements for young people as part of a major drive to expand Defence-sector opportunities for youth employment and skills development.
UK military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The UK will supply additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia in response to renewed Houthi attacks and rising regional violence; the announcement signals expanded bilateral defence assistance but gives no operational detail in the blurb.
Bentley announcement sees £1bn invested in UK automotive sector in just 7 days
The Business Secretary says over £1 billion of automotive investment has been announced in the UK within seven days, highlighted by a Bentley announcement that contributes to this surge in sector investment.
Prime Minister drives global work on artificial intelligence at UNGA as UK and US make history with firing from undersea drone
Prime Minister highlights UK leadership on artificial intelligence at the UN General Assembly and announces a Plymouth‑made undersea drone fired a US torpedo, described as strengthening Euro‑Atlantic maritime security.
MHRA joins global regulators in call to advance alternatives to animal testing
The MHRA has co‑signed an international statement with other regulators urging progress on non‑animal testing methods for medicines and safety assessment, promoting alternatives to animal use in regulatory science.
Summer savings scheme helped families cut costs with over 14 million free bus journeys
Over 14 million free bus journeys were taken under the government's summer savings scheme, presented as part of efforts to make bus travel more affordable and accessible across the UK for families and households.
Address by UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict: UK statement to the OSCE
Deputy Ambassador James Ford reiterated UK support for the UN Children and Armed Conflict mandate at the OSCE, urging accountability for grave violations, calling on Russia to stop abuses of Ukrainian children, implement the Moscow Mechanism recommendations and return children forcibly transferred or deported.
Families set to save money through new and upgraded heat networks
A £90 million investment will expand and upgrade heat networks, the department says, aiming to deliver cheaper, cleaner heating and save hundreds of thousands of households money on energy bills.
Young people's role in incidents to be celebrated in Somerset
Somerset’s annual resilience event on 21 October will include a youth focus to celebrate young people’s roles in emergency incidents, highlighting engagement and local resilience activities for younger volunteers.
Record breaking defence spending with UK industry rises above £34 billion, fuelling reindustrialisation across the UK
Defence spending with UK industry rose 3.2% to a record £34.1 billion in 2025/26, the Ministry of Defence says, arguing the increase is supporting jobs, SMEs and reindustrialisation across the UK.
Green light for £25m Greatham North East Flood Alleviation Scheme
Hartlepool Borough Council granted planning approval for the Environment Agency’s £25m Greatham North East Flood Alleviation Scheme, enabling construction of defences and drainage improvements intended to reduce flood risk for local communities.
CMA fines construction firm and staff for concealing evidence during inspection
The CMA has fined a construction firm and individual staff after they concealed evidence during an inspection, marking the first time the authority has issued civil penalties against individuals for such conduct.
Toolkit published to help civil servants engage with academics
A new toolkit compiles guidance from across government to help civil servants connect academic expertise with policy needs, offering practical advice and examples for commissioning, engaging and using academic research in policymaking.
MHRA approves lurbinectedin for adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
The MHRA has approved lurbinectedin for adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, authorising its use while committing to continue close monitoring of the medicine’s safety and effectiveness in clinical practice.
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine
Text of the UK’s statement at UN Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine, delivered by Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders, addressing the oral update on human rights issues arising from the conflict.
Major boost for young people in Rossendale as Youth Hub opens to support them towards work
A new Youth Hub has opened in Rossendale to expand employment support for young people, delivering government-backed services locally to help them move into work.
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement on the Interactive Dialogue on Haiti
Delivered by Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders, the UK’s statement addressed the UN Human Rights Council’s interactive dialogue on Haiti, outlining the UK’s positions and concerns on human rights developments in Haiti (as presented to HRC63).
Grave of Cornish soldier missing since 1945 identified in Germany
The MOD’s ‘War Detectives’ identified the grave of Private Sidney Allen, missing since 1945, and a rededication service was held at the CWGC Reichswald Forest War Cemetery in Germany.
'Unknown' Sheffield soldier named in Netherlands Ceremony
A previously unnamed World War II grave has been identified and the soldier from Sheffield was formally named during a rededication ceremony in the Netherlands, 81 years after his death.
£233 million fund to help more farmers boost food production and protect the land
Second application window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2026 opened on 22 September, backed by a £233 million fund intended to help more farmers increase food production while protecting land.