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Starmer: UK will not mourn Yahya Sinwar

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:  “As the leader of the terrorist group Hamas, Yahya Sinwar was the mastermind behind the deadliest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust, as 1200 people were slaughtered in Israel...."

Thursday, 17 October 2024 21:32

The UK remains committed to the principles of equal rights and self-determination: UK statement at the UN Fourth Committee

Explanation of vote by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly at the UN Fourth Committee.

Thursday, 17 October 2024 20:31

Government launches British Infrastructure Taskforce

Private finance experts will meet the Chancellor at No11 Downing Street today to boost investment in infrastructure and drive growth nationwide...

Thursday, 17 October 2024 17:44

No one will be fooled by yet another government announcement of jam tomorrow instead of saving jobs at Grangemouth, says Unite

Unite, the UK’s leading union, has warned that the government announcement today, to invest in the skills and retraining for workers facing redundancy at Grangemouth is one of “smoke and mirrors”...

Thursday, 17 October 2024 16:29

New Chair appointed to lead Senior Salaries Review Body

Lea Paterson announced as Chair of the Senior Salaries Review Body...

Thursday, 17 October 2024 16:27

UK to support NATO space launch capabilities and artillery supplies

Defence Secretary agrees to range of initiatives from boosting ease of access to space and virtual training to developing cutting-edge drones...

Thursday, 17 October 2024 16:25

Future of Great British Railways - speech by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh

Secretary of State for Transport outlines next steps for rail reform in Britain during the Derby rail skills event...

Thursday, 17 October 2024 15:43

British Caribbean Minister meets Prime Minister Philip Davis KC in The Bahamas as the two countries strengthen trade ties

Baroness Chapman signs new trade deals between the UK and The Bahamas...

Thursday, 17 October 2024 15:30

Government partners with civil society to transform lives across the UK

Government marks ‘new beginning’ of relationship with civil society to tackle some of society’s most pressing issues with launch of a new ‘Civil Society Covenant’...

Thursday, 17 October 2024 15:28

Millions of shoppers to be protected by new Buy-Now, Pay-Later rules

Buy-Now, Pay-Later products have become increasingly popular in recent years as they allow people to spread the cost of purchases over time, but users currently do not have access to a range of key protections provided by other consumer credit products...

Thursday, 17 October 2024 15:27