#uk-government

#uk-government

Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the move as a 'landmark moment' but experts said the impact was likely to be limited given the scale of smuggling networks.

The government plans to cut foreign aid by 40%, significantly impacting funding for children's education and women's health in Africa, increasing disease and death risks.

Eurostar asserts that a strategic government approach is essential to enhance overseas rail capacity, potentially leading to increased high-skilled employment and economic growth.

The UK government borrowing surpassed forecasts in June, with a budget deficit of £20.7 billion driven by a surge in debt-interest payments.

The interest payable on central government debt more than doubled to 16.4bn in June 2025, hitting a peak not seen since June 2022.

Documents from the National Archives reveal Buckingham Palace officials discreetly sought to influence the UK government regarding the replacement of the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1993.

Today's workers face a higher risk of poverty in old age than their parents, with projections showing significant reductions in pension payouts for those retiring in 2050.

The UK government aims to reduce the reliance of public sector organizations on legacy IT suppliers, focusing on improving value for money in technology expenditures.

Britain's most powerful supercomputer, Isambard-AI, has come online to enhance AI research, aiming to develop medical cures and tools to reduce emissions.

The UK government has dropped a flagship plan to introduce a green taxonomy designed to standardise carbon emissions calculations and prevent greenwashing.

The successful implementation of the UK government's initiatives to enhance gigabit broadband and 4G/5G has been reflected in increased profits for suppliers, surpassing earlier expectations.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticized HMRC for its inability to determine how many billionaires pay tax in the UK, raising concerns about revenue collection from the super-rich.

A Reform UK-led council has expressed significant concern over the government's plans to end health and social care visas for overseas workers, warning of dire consequences for care provision.

The British Medical Association (BMA) states that resident doctors' pay will be 20% lower in real terms than it was in 2008, even after an increase in August. They demand pay to align with levels from 17 years ago, which reflects a significant downward adjustment due to inflation metrics that affect their financial obligations.

The UK government is committed to establishing a clear governance framework for regulating facial recognition technology by law enforcement, addressing longstanding calls for regulation.

GFG Alliance, which owns Speciality Steel UK, faces financial turmoil and has not produced steel for over a year due to cash shortages, yet continues to pay staff.

The junior energy minister Michael Shanks wrote to Prax Group owners urging them to support workers financially amid concerns of finding a buyer for the struggling refinery.

Zelda Perkins agreed to a non-disclosure agreement at 24, which haunted her for decades due to its suffocating power over her ability to speak out.

The Iberian blackouts show how everybody across society can contribute to protecting a nation against disruptive events, according to the government's resilience plan.

The main, windowless room is behind a white metal door a good few inches thick, symbolizing the gravity of decisions taken.

A newly released UK government file reveals a serious disagreement between the heritage department and the prime minister over the return of the 13th-century Stone of Scone to Scotland in 1996.

The government has committed to supporting self-build and custom housebuilding through a new £16 billion National Housing Bank, helping individuals and small builders get projects off the ground.

The Invest in Women Taskforce has raised over £250 million, but the fund will not begin investing until the end of 2025, a year after fundraising was announced.

Paul Martin, 60, allegedly attempted to incite an armed uprising against the UK government during the Covid-19 pandemic, amassing an arsenal of weapons including crossbows, knives, and a stun gun.

The first change of UK government in 14 years has led to significant financial pressure on 5.5 million small businesses, heavily impacting employment and turnover.

Critics of the UK's role in the Gaza war are considering setting up an independent tribunal if Labour blocks an official inquiry backed by Jeremy Corbyn.

Households in England will be paid up to 2,000 in compensation for water service failures as part of new efforts to reform the sector. The government announced that compensation payments from water firms will increase tenfold from July 2, marking the first increase in 25 years in recognition of the urgent need to bring payments in line with inflation and properly compensate households for poor service.

Senior figures from various UK industries warn that the government's new packaging tax will be detrimental, with increased costs potentially passed onto consumers or leading to business relocation.