Bedford train collision

The Secretary of State for Transport gives a statement on the tragic rail collision in Bedford on 19 June 2026.




Boaters benefit from £5.2 million investment in Anglian waterways

Improvement works carried out at over 14 sites, whilst more projects to come for this financial year. East Anglian waterways open for business for summer 2026.




We urge Israel to resume negotiations with the Syrian government and to pursue a diplomatic solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.




UK appoints Alastair Long as new HMTC for Africa

UK appoints Alastair Long as new HMTC for Africa




Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits

New investment in early years safeguarding to deliver 3,000 more surprise Ofsted nursery visits, tougher checks and faster action to keep children safe.