From cheese rolling to bagpiping: UK launches search for traditions that define our communities

Communities invited to submit beloved traditions – from Highland dancing to Pancake Day – for recognition as UK living heritage.




Better buses, more services: £3 billion boost for millions of passengers

Multi-year funding gives local authorities the funds they need to provide passengers with lower fares, more frequent and reliable services and safer journeys.




Over half a million children to be lifted out of poverty as government unveils historic child poverty strategy

Around 550,000 children will be lifted out of poverty by 2030 – the biggest reduction in a single parliament since records began – as the Government launches its Child Poverty Strategy today (Friday 5 December).




Illegal delivery riders face removal following enforcement blitz

Nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders leads to over 170 arrests




PM meeting with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 4 December 2025

The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Støre to the UK today.