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• Guatemala and Honduras Chevening Scholars announced for 2026-27

  Four scholars from Guatemala and Honduras have been selected for Chevening Scholarships and will begin master's studies in the UK this year.

• 7/2026: Court of Appeal decision on 'box-shifting'

  Business rates information letters are issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government at regular intervals throughout the year.

• Chemical weapons have no place in Syria, or anywhere in the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council

  Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.

• Investigation as 3 illegal waste dumps found in the North East

  The Environment Agency is investigating three North East illegal waste dumps amounting to almost 3,500 tonnes of waste.

• PM meeting with President Macron of France: 3 September 2026

  The Prime Minister hosted the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, at Downing Street today.

• Gail Boyle reappointed to the Treasure Valuation Committee

  The Secretary of State has reappointed Gail Boyle as a Member of the Treasure Valuation Committee from 30 March 2023 until 29 March 2028.

• £52 million released to Scotland's regional leaders

  Part of the UK Government's commitment to empowering local communities to create jobs and growth by spreading power throughout the country

• Key milestone reached for future Navy support ship as names of sister ships announced

  RFA Resurgent's keel laying ceremony took place at Navantia UK's Appledore shipyard today, as her sister ships' names, RFA Reliant and RFA Resourceful, were revealed during the ceremony.

• Builder pays £201,500 to charities after silting watercourses

  The Environment Agency has secured a six-figure sum for environmental causes from a national house builder after silt was jetted into watercourses.

• Investment boost for climate action and forest protection

  The UK has announced its intention to invest £400 million into the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF).