Ofsted to inspect early years providers more frequently

Ofsted will begin inspecting early education and childcare providers more frequently from April 2026, in line with the DfE's Best Start in Life strategy.




UK announces additional £2m humanitarian funding to Lebanon

UK Foreign Secretary announced additional £2 million in UK humanitarian funding to Lebanon.




UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Urgent Debate on the Minab School, Iran

UK Statement on “Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: The Aerial Attacks on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls’ School in Minab, Iran, as a Grave Breach of International Humanitarian Law…




Guidance: Lists of recognised non-UK breed societies and breeding operations

Recognised non-UK breed societies for bovine, ovine, porcine, equine and caprine species.




Outgoing BBC Director General to lead Creative Industries Council

Tim Davie to succeed current industry co-chair Sir Peter Bazalgette from 1 August