Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants as landmark legislation introduced

Disabled benefit claimants will be given the right to try work without the immediate fear of losing their benefits, with new legislation laid today (Thursday 9th April).




Appointment of a new Chair to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody

The Deputy Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Wendy Sinclair-Gieben as Chair of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody.




Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills

The Environment Agency will take the helm as Lead Environmental Regulator to coordinate streamlined, joined-up advice.




‘Greater Together LA’, the largest ever UK trade mission to the US, attracts major corporate sponsors

In partnership with world-leading financial, tech and cultural organisations, the UK Government’s GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland Campaign is holding a major expo in Los Angeles, California from 18th – 22nd May, 2026.




Marketing fertilising products in the UK: regulatory reform

The UK government, the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive (collectively referred to as ‘all four governments’) have worked together to produce a consultation and call for evidence on modernising fertilisers legislation.