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The Defence Committee today (Tuesday 8 April) publishes its report “The Armed Forces Covenant”.

Today, we are proud to launch exclusive member forums on Connect, our member-only platform, providing a dedicated online space for networking, sharing expertise, collaborating and professional development.

New analysis conducted by Public Health Wales aims to help health professionals and policymakers focus their efforts at reducing smoking. 

Consultation aims to cut costs of UK staycations for families and small businesses.

Welsh gin, oysters and honey granted protected status under UK Geographical Indication schemes.

UK and Welsh Governments launch joint consultation to reform environmental permitting regulations, supporting UK Government’s Plan for Change.

Red tape will be cut for asset managers, as the Chancellor goes further and faster to drive growth through the Plan for Change.

Ofgem has appointed British Gas to take on supplying Rebel Energy’s 84,000 domestic customers, and 6,000 non-domestic customers. This follows a competitive process run by Ofgem to get the best deal possible for customers.  

Industry heavyweights from the energy and technology sectors will descend on Whitehall today (8 April) for the first meeting of the UK’s new AI Energy Council.

Business Minister Richard Lochhead has begun a visit to China and Japan aimed at deepening economic, social and cultural ties and emphasising that Scotland is open for business.

It can be inferred from the 'Reciprocal Tariffs' that the Trump administration means to end globalisation and replace it with a new nationalist order, but does that cost more than it is worth?

Crossbench peer, Baroness Batters appointed by the Secretary of State to provide recommendations on farm profitability.

Directors and company boards are being urged to shore up their cyber defences using new guidance published today, in a bid to protect their organisations from the growing tide of online threats.

The Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, yesterday delivered a statement to The House, following the detention of two British MPs in Israel.

A new deal between the NHS and the public is at the heart of a plan to continue to drive down the longest waiting times this year.

A new era for renewable power and energy security begins today (Tuesday 8 April) as Ofgem launches a new cap and floor investment support scheme, unlocking billions in funding to build major Long Duration Electricity Storage projects for the first time in 40 years. 

The Science and Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, recently ​confirmed how UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) budget will be allocated to all UKRI’s councils and key programmes. 

Parts of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) recently (06 April 2025) came into force.

The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, met family members of the late Agnes Wanjiru,to express his condolences.

The First of a Kind competition boosts innovation on the railways, improving passenger experience through cutting-edge technology.

Evaluation of Regional Inshore Fisheries Groups (RIFGs)

A GAD actuary has co-authored a guidance note to help countries and organisations assess value for money when using pre-arranged financing for disasters.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has referred a man’s convictions to the Court of Appeal after a review found that as a victim of modern slavery, he should have been advised of the availability of a defence under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

CBI yesterday responded to the Prime Minister's speech in the West Midlands – April 2025.

Better and faster access to NHS data for researchers with gold standard security and privacy measures.

Amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill have been lodged by the Scottish Government setting out how rents will be capped in rent control areas.

Londoners to benefit from faster and more reliable journeys and enhanced public transport links, with expected journey time savings of up to 20 minutes at peak times.

A new wave of hydrogen powered projects were yesterday shortlisted to help cut emissions and create thousands of jobs in the UK’s industrial heartlands.

MPs are urging the UK Government to rethink both the levels and mechanisms for funding public services in Northern Ireland amid warnings of the impact the continuing state of crisis is having on people’s quality of life.

Lloyds Bank Foundation offers funding through their Racial Equality & Local Collaborations Programme to support small charities.

The Welsh-medium capacity building grant gives secondary schools the opportunity to find innovative ways to tackle short-term staffing problems, increasing numbers of Welsh-speaking teachers and teaching assistants.

The FCA is proposing reforms to its regime for alternative asset managers, to make it easier for firms to enter the market, grow, compete and innovate.

The Crown Prosecution Service has decided it will not bring criminal charges against a South Wales Police officer following the deaths of Harvey Evans, 15, and Kyrees Sullivan, 16, in an electric bicycle crash in Ely, Cardiff, on 22 May 2023.

An acceleration and optimisation of major water infrastructure projects can help deliver on the government’s growth agenda, Ofwat has said.

Outrageous fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees are now banned once and for all in a major win for consumers right across the UK.

Scotland’s known public sector procurement spend in 2022-23 delivered an estimated 120,000 full-time equivalent jobs and £7.5 billion to Scottish GDP.

England’s trees outside woodlands have been mapped by satellite and laser are freely available for first time revealing they make up 30% of nation’s tree cover.

The Charity Commission has banned trustees of The Saint George Educational Trust after a statutory inquiry found significant financial mismanagement. 

Spot, the robot "dog," recently assisted colleagues in Dounreay’s Fuel Cycle Area by reactivating a crucial building crane in a reprocessing plant.

Pupils in English secondary schools have some of the lowest school engagement rates around the world, with rates dropping amongst the fastest following the pandemic, report UCL researchers who analysed data in the recent Trends in International Maths and Science study.

The Welsh Government has awarded Swansea Council £780,000 in Transforming Towns grant funding to transform a long-term vacant building into a vibrant arts and culture centre.

YPO is on track to receive accreditation for the leading international standard for information security management.

FDA response to PAC report on Major Capital Projects: Ministers need to take responsibility (04 April 2025).

A career criminal is returning to jail after being convicted of drugs offences for a fourth time, following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.

Welfare reforms must be shaped by and for disabled people, the Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms said yesterday [Monday 07 April], as the official consultation on the government’s proposals begins.

80,000 patients have received a quicker diagnosis or ruling out of cancer in 28 days between July 2024 and January 2025 compared to the previous year.

Five years of practical innovation at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru has helped improve Welsh manufacturing, with businesses learning to work smarter, reduce waste and create better products.

The Environment Agency is continuing to monitor a disease outbreak which is putting the future of the native white clawed crayfish on the River Ure at risk.

When you work in homelessness services, the link between homelessness and poor mental health is obvious.

From today (Friday 4 April), Ofsted is making some important changes to the way children’s social care providers are inspected, aimed at improving support for children with complex needs.

Millions of pensioners will receive as much as £470 more a year added to their State Pension as of Sunday (06 April 2025), thanks to the government's' ironclad commitment to the pensions Triple Lock throughout this parliament.

The first three year periodic report outlining the progress made between publication of the fuel poverty strategy in December 2021 to December 2024.

President Erdogan’s arrest of his main domestic political rival elicited little international criticism. That is because Turkey is now considered an essential stabiliser in many crises.

Avian Influenza housing measures extended in north of England.

Spring sunshine on time for 'happy' outdoor events.

Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has released a statement following the detention of two British MPs in Israel.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates was keen to hear what passengers had to say about the improvements that have been made on one of the key rail routes connecting Wales and England, when he jumped on board earlier this week.

With only one week left to register to vote for the local elections in England, the Electoral Commission is reminding voters that they must be registered to ensure their voice is heard on 1 May. 

Spending taxpayer money on unnecessary branded merchandise and staff ‘away days’ will be banned in the latest crackdown on wasteful spending across departments

CBI recently (03 April 2025) responded to government consultation with UK businesses in response to President Trump's global tariffs.

UK hypersonic research, which could see weapons travelling at several thousand miles per hour, has reached a landmark moment after successful completion of a major testing programme.

This report presents a literature review on barriers to accessing primary care in Scotland.

Nearly 700 people have been put on a pathway to improve their health as part of a scheme to mitigate the impact of fuel poverty.

CMA considers that undertakings offered by aerospace equipment manufacturer Safran could resolve competition concerns relating to its acquisition of part of aerospace business Collins.

Young people who join the cadets do better at school, have improved attendance and behaviour and are more likely to go to university, a new report has found.

The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate will be changed to make it easier for industry to upgrade to make electric vehicles.

The Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) met this evening to discuss the response to an ongoing wildfire in the area of Galloway.

Transport for London (TfL) owned property company Places for London has partnered with electric vehicle (EV) charging hub operator Fastned to improve the capital's charging infrastructure.

The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm off the Sussex coast has been consented, securing 1.2 GW of clean, secure, homegrown power for British families.

International experts in robotics, remote technologies and AI took part in a Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and Sellafield Ltd co-hosted workshop.

Outside dining and later opening hours on the menu as government backs British pubs, clubs and restaurants with moves to slash burdensome red tape in the hospitality sector.

The Liaison Committee is publishing the Government’s response to a report by its predecessor committee on how select committee scrutiny can improve strategic thinking in Whitehall.

Following an investigation by Southwark Council and the Food Standard Agency’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU), three men entered guilty pleas, and one man and his business entered not guilty pleas at proceedings at the Inner London Crown Court.

Amid strident rhetoric and shifting targets, many observers have written off Trump’s tariff agenda either as a thoughtless time bomb that may wreck the global economy or as a negotiating tactic. But they are missing the bigger picture.

The Online Safety Act introduces new rules for providers of online user-to-user, search and pornography services, to help keep people in the UK safe from content which is illegal in the UK, and to protect children from the most harmful content such as pornography, suicide and self-harm material.

The government has issued Tees Valley Combined Authority with a Best Value Notice for an initial period of 12 months.

This paper presents the Scottish Government's position on the Internal Market Act (2020), noting the UK Government is currently undertaking a statutory review of the Act, due to conclude in 2025.

The Environment Agency has secured a proceeds of crime judgment for £313,382.45 against men from Northampton who ran an illegal waste tyre site.

Five money launderers have been convicted for exploiting victims through romance fraud for a loss of £3.25 million.

As the health and social care sector evolves, so must the standards that guide workforce training and development. 

A Merseyside Police officer is due to appear in court next week charged with three counts of misconduct in public office, following a directed Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation.

Councils can get up to £120 million to repair more local roads over the next two years to fix problem roads in their area.

The UK government is proposing first of its kind legislation on ransomware, but this could cause more harm than good to UK national security.

GLD celebrates ten years of providing outstanding legal service to help the government govern well, within the rule of law.

Good for Me Good for FE (GfMGfFE), the national initiative promoting social action in colleges, is launching a volunteering microcredential programme for students. 

Marking the occasion, participants were joined by Trade Union leaders and politicians at the Senedd on April 1 to acknowledge the achievements of the programme and call for more people to take up the opportunity.

Research investment is making an impact in managing flooding and coastal change.

An increasing number of people are experiencing the trauma of homelessness. It doesn't have to be this way.

Southend council has agreed to apologise to a mother for twice failing to assess her needs as a carer despite agreeing to do so in a previous investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.

Liz Kendall visits Barnsley to unveil first of nine ‘trailblazers’ which will get people back to health and back to work, supported by £18m of £125m investment.

As President Trump sets out sweeping global tariff barriers and ahead of the May summit between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen aimed at resetting UK-EU relations, the BTC is publishing a draft ‘Green Paper’ setting out twenty ways the UK and the EU can reset their relationship for mutual benefit.

The 2025 Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit at the end of April presents a historic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of US-European Union-Ukraine relations.

Funding outlined to support transformational R&D in areas like life sciences, green energy, engineering and beyond.

A new report from education charity NCFE has revealed that one in five people in the UK lack the essential digital skills needed to navigate modern life.

We are appealing for witnesses as we investigate the circumstances of the fatal shooting of a man, by Thames Valley Police (TVP), in Milton Keynes on Tuesday (1 April).

Verdict delivered on dental contract as not fit for purpose as patients continue to suffer and PAC calls for transparency on necessary fundamental reform.

Research supported authorities to work with communities when planning to reduce flood and coastal erosion risks.

People are waiting too long for mental health care and not able to access the care they need when they need it, a survey from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) revealed yesterday (Thursday 3 April 2025).

Transitioning to a clean energy future presents investment opportunities for Britain.

A woman from Gloucestershire has been convicted of manslaughter in relation to the death of a baby.

The SFO has published its plan for the year ahead focusing on using new tools, enhancing its intelligence capacity and with domestic and international partners.

A new joint action plan will reduce the risks of human trafficking by discouraging dangerous journeys, disrupting trafficking gangs and supporting victims.

It would likely be unpopular for a government that has cut welfare services and introduced new taxes on UK businesses, but it also risks undermining wider attempts to regulate big tech.

CBI recently (02 April 2025) responded to President Trump's announcement of global tariffs – April 2025.

Vietnam grants market access for British live seafood products, opening new opportunities for growth and trade.

This qualitative study on housing insecurity and hidden homelessness in Scotland was commissioned by Scottish Government and carried out by external research contractors RSM UK.

New legislation to cut UK REACH costs for chemical businesses comes into force as part of Government’s Plan for Change

Evidence base on natural flood management is supporting investment decisions and informing which measures to use.

The CMA has published its Annual Plan for 2025 to 2026, which sets out the programme of action the regulator will take in the upcoming year to continue to promote competition and protect consumers, whilst driving growth and investment. Below, techUK outlines the key points of note.

Richard Tunnicliffe, Regional Director for CBI in the East of England, commented on yesterday's announcement by the Transport Secretary on the expansion of London Luton Airport 

New research to model the risks and impact of using solar radiation modification (SRM) to build understanding of the radical process and address evidence gaps.

Four suspected people smugglers have been arrested in Libya as a result of joint working between the National Crime Agency and Libyan police.

The Greggs Foundation Community Grants Programme offers grants of £20,000, for up to two years, to local organisations helping to tackle the challenges facing local communities. 

The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) has validated Transport for London's (TfL) near and long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and net-zero targets, in line with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius

STFC welcomes three start-ups aiming to transform healthcare using artificial intelligence (AI).

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has referred the sentences of three men to the Court of Appeal because time they had spent in custody whilst on remand had not been deducted. 

Argyll and Bute Council has a real opportunity to harness a long-standing culture of innovation as it looks to close a funding gap of nearly £29 million, rethink how services are delivered and ensure it has a stable workforce.

Nearly one in seven UK workers experienced some form of workplace abuse over the last year, with women and LGBTQ+ workers at the most risk, finds a report led by a UCL researcher.

The government’s approach to launching independent policy reviews is too ad hoc, inefficient and inconsistent, warns a new IfG report

UKRI’s Smart Sustainable Packaging (SSPP) Challenge, has revealed new data on its sizeable impact on UK plastic packaging sustainability and circularity.

Revised Heat in Buildings Bill to be brought forward

The government will introduce new fees for emergency travel documents and emergency passports from 9 April 2025.

Providers of online pornography are implementing highly effective age assurance across thousands of sites, in response to Ofcom’s enforcement programme in this area.

Martyn’s Law will deliver increased protection by ensuring public premises and events are better prepared in the event of a terrorist attack.

The prioritisation of the highest quality core economic and population statistics and increased work to improve survey response rates will be the focus for the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in 2025/26, as it publishes its new strategic business plan.

Government begins process seeking business views on response to US tariffs

The regulator for charities in England and Wales has opened a regulatory compliance case to examine concerns raised about the charity Sentebale.

Funding is now available to help organisations work together to address child poverty across Wales.

Deputy First Minister urges UK Government to restore Scottish Parliament's full powers.

The Business and Trade Secretary's statement to Parliament on the imposition of US tariffs.

Devon and Cornwall is leading the way in innovative water sources as the West Country’s industrial legacy is turned into gigantic water holes.

The number of hospital beds taken up by seasonal viruses this winter was more than the equivalent of the population of Malta, according to new NHS data.

Ending doctor strikes saved 500,000 appointments and operations, and cut waiting lists by 193,000

Highlighting Scotland’s leading role at home and abroad.

Government reforms will streamline and modernise regulation to unlock growth, deliver 1.5 million homes and do more for nature under the Plan for Change

It’s 1984 and nestled away on Charles Street, Manchester, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has been founded - responsible for overseeing a new law to uphold people’s privacy rights when sharing their personal information.    

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group Australia have announced a ground-breaking partnership.

UK to highlight ironclad support for Alliance and push Allies to increase defence spending.

An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland

The Welsh Government is supporting the construction workers of the future through its work with Persimmon Construction Academy.

The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator offer advice on giving safely when looking to support the international aid effort.

Ministers need to tell landlords and tenants when measures in the Renters’ Rights Bill will take effect the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is today warning.

In a new report published today, the Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has said the delays and overspends on major capital projects here are ‘unacceptable’.

A crisis in temporary accommodation in England is leaving record high numbers of children without a permanent home. Many of these children are living in appalling conditions, with significant impacts to their health and education, says the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee in a report published today.

A first of its kind partnership between the government and private sector could see over £100 million invested into the UK’s growing fusion energy industry.

US investors invited to Edinburgh for a Global Investment Summit to help boost jobs and investment, putting more money back in people’s pockets.

More can be done by the financial services sector when dealing with children’s data.  

Energy plans for every part of Great Britain will be put in place by the end of 2027, mapping out what’s needed to upgrade the energy networks in every city, town and village in Britain. 

Report finds DCMS overly optimistic in expectation that all funds will be recouped amid high uncertainty over repayments.

How do people draw on their private pension wealth in retirement, how might this change in future, and what risks do they face?

The Duchess of Edinburgh has visited a dementia research laboratory in Edinburgh which was founded by charity Race Against Dementia.

New combination therapy offers hope to 800 people annually with late-stage blood cancer.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has referred to the Crown Court the convictions of a man for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs because there is credible evidence he was a victim of modern slavery at the time of those offences. 

Sixty-three UK-based users of a Dark Web site hosting child sexual abuse material have been identified following work by the National Crime Agency.

Prime Minister's remarks delivered to UK business leaders in 10 Downing Street this morning.

Robin Weyell, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Humberside Police to charge Robert Bush, 47, of East Yorkshire, with 64 offences including fraud, fraudulent trading, theft, and preventing a lawful and decent burial, following an investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.

The Queen, Patron of SafeLives, was presented with The Starfish Award in recognition of her support for survivors and her work to break the silence around domestic abuse.

Eight Techscaler companies heading to Japan.

A new community-led cultural centre has opened in the heart of Ryde, marking a significant moment for the Isle of Wight’s cultural landscape.

UK fishers demonstrating environmental, social, and economic benefits from quota use to be awarded additional quota.