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UK government’s bus revolution hits another gear
25 April 22:22
Economy

UK government’s bus revolution hits another gear

Millions of bus passengers across England are benefitting from cheaper fares, new routes and better services as local authorities are putting government funding to work in their communities.

UK government scraps high-sugar food from school menus
24 April 23:23
Economy

UK government scraps high-sugar food from school menus

Millions of children will benefit from healthier, more nutritious, tasty meals at school as the UK government sets out its plans to overhaul the School Food Standards for the first time in over a decade.

Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England
23 April 09:00
Culture

Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England

One of Britain’s most iconic birds, the golden eagle, is poised to make a return to England after more than 150 years after the UK Government paved the way for a recovery programme that could include reintroduction.

New laws to crackdown on harmful pornography
22 April 10:16
Culture

New laws to crackdown on harmful pornography

The public will be better protected from vile online pornography under new Government amendments tabled to the Crime and Policing Bill.

UK start-up to supply interceptor missiles to Gulf partners
21 April 11:17
Politics

UK start-up to supply interceptor missiles to Gulf partners

The UK military and Gulf partners will be better protected against drone attacks, as a veteran-founded British start-up is set to supply new interceptor missiles.

UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices
20 April 12:44
Culture

UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices

A crackdown of radio frequency jammers, which are designed or modified to block or interfere with wireless communications, is on the cards under government action outlined today.

Threatened species set for major funding boost
19 April 13:37
Economy

Threatened species set for major funding boost

The UK government has unveiled the first five species set to benefit from the largest ever amount of government funding for threatened species.

Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory
18 April 14:47
Economy

Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory

The government has taken decisive action to ensure battery manufacturers, auto firms and SMEs rooted in communities across Britain benefit from major financial support - keeping the country a leading hub for business, investment, and jobs in a volatile global environment.

UK schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support
17 April 15:51
Culture

UK schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support

Up to 250 schools in high knife crime hotspots will receive specialist training and support to divert children from serious violence.

UK Games Fund to support video games studios
16 April 16:42
Economy

UK Games Fund to support video games studios

Video game developers with great ideas for the next generation of smash hit games are being urged to apply for a share of a new £28.5 million pot of funding.

UK launches updated fisheries and seafood scheme to boost coastal industry
15 April 17:45
Economy

UK launches updated fisheries and seafood scheme to boost coastal industry

The major investment from the UK Government will begin to be delivered through an updated Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS). The multi-year scheme will support projects that make a real difference to the industry and to coastal life, News Cover reports, citing the UK government's official website.

Ex-LCF CEO and wife admit to multiple breaches of court order
14 April 18:00
Politics

Ex-LCF CEO and wife admit to multiple breaches of court order

Today, Michael Thomson, former Chief Executive Officer of collapsed investment firm London Capital & Finance Plc (LCF) and his wife, Debbie Thomson, admitted to several breaches of a restraint order.

Great British Energy - Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR sign contract
13 April 19:11
Economy

Great British Energy - Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR sign contract

Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE‑N) has signed a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR, formally commencing technology design activities that will enable the delivery of the UK’s first Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of the Government’s clean energy mission.

UK government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities
12 April 17:51
Economy

UK government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities

Billions of pounds will become more accessible to England’s most disadvantaged communities as the government sets out a new plan to deal with some of the most pressing and challenging societal issues across this country.

Azerbaijani students at University of Edinburgh host career pathways forum
11 April 21:21
Diaspora

Azerbaijani students at University of Edinburgh host career pathways forum

The Azerbaijani Student Society operating at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland organized a forum titled “Career Pathways,” with the support of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Largest ever UK trade mission to the US attracts major corporate sponsors
10 April 16:36
Economy

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 & Northern Ireland Campaign is holding a major expo in Los Angeles, California from 18th - 22nd May, 2026.

UK exposes covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters
9 April 15:53
Politics

UK exposes covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters

British aircraft and warships identified a Russian attack submarine entering international waters in the High North several weeks ago, and tracked its activity around the clock.

Victims and bereaved get more time to challenge sentences
8 April 14:44
Culture

Victims and bereaved get more time to challenge sentences

Victims and bereaved families will have longer than ever to challenge sentences they don’t feel fit the crime they’ve suffered as the Government reforms the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.

Government approves UK’s largest power-producing solar farm
7 April 13:33
Economy

Government approves UK’s largest power-producing solar farm

Families and businesses will benefit from more solar power, one of the cheapest forms of power available, as the UK government approves a major new solar power project.

UK supports stronger women’s representation in STEM ecosystem
6 April 12:22
Culture

UK supports stronger women’s representation in STEM ecosystem

The forum was hosted on 30 March 2026 to celebrate women scientists and to reflect on the persistent structural barriers that limit women’s progression into leadership and decision-making roles in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Millions of UK workers get new access to sick pay and parental leave
5 April 11:11
Economy

Millions of UK workers get new access to sick pay and parental leave

The world of work has been upgraded for the 21st century, as landmark employment rights reforms kick into force. From today, employees will receive Statutory Sick Pay from their first day of sickness absence – rather than having to wait until the fourth day, regardless of how much they’re getting paid.

Record year for gang busts and knife seizures
4 April 10:00
Economy

Record year for gang busts and knife seizures

More drug lines have been closed, gang leaders arrested and dangerous weapons seized than ever before due to County Lines operations. New data released shows that 2,740 County Lines have been closed, 1,657 gang leaders charged and 961 knives were seized in 2025, News Cover reports, citing the UK government's official website.

UK pensioners to receive £575 State Pension boost
3 April 09:09
Economy

UK pensioners to receive £575 State Pension boost

The Government has already delivered above-inflation increases worth up to £395 in real terms over this Parliament. By its end, pensioners’ annual incomes are expected to rise by up to £2,100 – boosting financial security for millions, News Cover reports, citing the UK government's official website.

Largest ever UK Government's investment in threatened species recovery
2 April 08:08
Economy

Largest ever UK Government's investment in threatened species recovery

Hundreds of England’s most threatened native wildlife are to be protected from extinction, thanks to the largest ever government funding for threatened species announced today.

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