Cabinet office Minister (): This Government's commitment
to working in genuine partnership with the devolved governments
continues to be reflected in the depth and consistency of our
engagement.
As the Prime Minister said when he first came to office, to
ensure that we are indeed a United Kingdom it is crucial to give
greater importance to respect and collaboration in the service of
all people, across all parts of this country. This is essential
to tackle our shared challenges and build a United Kingdom that
works for everyone.
Between April and September 2025, UK Government ministers held
214 meetings with their counterparts in Edinburgh, Cardiff and
Belfast, across formal intergovernmental structures and direct
bilateral engagement.
This level of contact, maintained even across the summer recess
period, remains higher than in comparable periods and reflects
the value we place on sustained, collaborative working
relationships.
Beyond formal forums such as the British-Irish Council and
Interministerial Standing Committee, ministers and their devolved
counterparts met across a wide range of policy areas - from trade
strategy and EU matters to migration and economic growth -
demonstrating that collaborative working is now embedded across
government.
This pattern of engagement reflects a broader truth: that the
most effective solutions for people across the United Kingdom are
found when governments work together, drawing on the knowledge
and priorities of each administration.
As the publication of this dashboard shows, this government
remains fully committed to the devolution settlements and genuine
partnership with the devolved governments to deliver for people
all across the United Kingdom.
