PM speech in Scotland: 16 October 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a speech in Scotland on 16 October 2026; no further details of content or policy announcements were provided in the notice.
UK policy, filtered.
Everything government, Parliament, the statistical agencies and the major policy institutes published — read, summarised and ranked so you can skim the day in a minute.
5,498 articles · 37 live sources · updated 5h ago
The UK is committed to respecting and defending the right of the people of its Overseas Territories to determine their own future: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee
Ambassador Kate Foster told the UN Fourth Committee the UK is committed to respecting and defending the right of people in its Overseas Territories to determine their own future, reaffirming UK policy at the UN decolonisation forum.
PM statement to the House of Commons: 12 October 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham made a statement to the House of Commons on 12 October 2026; the government’s official record notes the address but provides no further content in this release.
Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2026: UK statement to opening session
Deputy Ambassador James Ford opened the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference reaffirming the UK’s commitment to human rights, democratic institutions and media freedom, condemned Russia’s violations in Ukraine and pledged continued support for civil society and OSCE institutions.
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Delivered by Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders at the UN Human Rights Council’s Enhanced Interactive Dialogue, the statement addresses human rights concerns in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and sets out the UK’s positions and expectations for accountability and protection.
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.
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).
UK Speaker of House of Commons to attend 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Tanzania
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, will attend the 153rd Inter‑Parliamentary Union Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, representing the UK parliament at the event.
Attorney General and Solicitor General sworn in to their roles as Law Officers today
Ellie Reeves KC MP and Andy Slaughter MP have been sworn in as Attorney General and Solicitor General respectively, formally assuming their roles as the government's Law Officers today.
UK and others condemn Russia's failure to uphold OSCE commitments: joint statement to the OSCE
UK, alongside other countries, formally condemned Russia at the OSCE for failing to uphold commitments, criticising sham elections on Ukrainian territory and breaches of Ukrainian sovereignty in a joint statement.
Justice Minister launches magistrate recruitment drive
A campaign launched on 24 September 2026 urges people from all backgrounds to consider becoming magistrates, aiming to widen recruitment and diversify the magistracy across local courts.
Grave of Guilford soldier missing since 1918 identified
The Ministry of Defence’s War Detectives identified the grave of Second Lieutenant Frank Fleming, missing since 1918, and organised a rededication service in Belgium to honour the Guilford soldier.
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate
Statement delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, as part of the Item 4 general debate at UN Human Rights Council session 63. It sets out the UK’s positions on human rights issues discussed under Item 4.
UN Human Rights Council 63: Joint Statement for the Item 4 General Debate
A joint statement, delivered by Kumar Iyer, for the Item 4 general debate at UN Human Rights Council session 63. The text presents positions agreed with other states on human rights matters under Item 4.
Taoiseach of Ireland First International Leader to visit No10 North
The Prime Minister hosted Ireland’s Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, as the first international leader to visit the newly reopened No10 North, marking a bilateral visit to Downing Street’s refurbished state rooms.
OSCE Annual Progress Report on Gender Equality: UK statement, September 2026
Ambassador Holland welcomed the OSCE’s ongoing work promoting gender equality, highlighting efforts to increase women’s participation in politics, peace processes and conflict resolution in the organisation’s annual progress report.