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United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 February 2026
My Right Honourable Friend the Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Rt Hon David Lammy MP) has today made the following statement:"The Government inherited a justice system in crisis with a record and rising open...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 February 2026
My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention (Ashley Dalton MP) has made the following statement:The National Cancer Plan is published today, World Cancer Day. Building on the foundations set out in the ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 February 2026
I wish to update the House on the Government’s work to address the challenges posed by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often known as “forever chemicals”, and to announce the publication of the UK Government’s PFAS Plan.PFAS represent a globa...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 February 2026
I wish to inform the House of?the publication of Jonathan Hall KC’s independent review of Separation Centres and the Government’s response to his findings.On 12 April 2025, convicted terrorist Hashem Abedi launched?a?horrific?attack on prison officers in ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 February 2026
My Honourable Friend, the Minister for Water and Flooding (Emma Hardy MP), has made the following statement.I wish to update the House on the Government’s work to address the challenges posed by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often known as ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 February 2026
My Right Honourable Friend the Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Rt Hon David Lammy MP) has today made the following statement:"I wish to inform the House of?the publication of Jonathan Hall KC’s independent r...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2026
The ninth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 12 and 16 January 2026.The new deal aims to support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people’s pockets.The e...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2026
My Noble Friend, the Minister of State for Transport (Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill) has made the following Ministerial Statement on the 30th January.I am confirming to the House that on Sunday 1 February, West Midlands Trains, operating as London Northwest...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2026
I am today announcing that the year-round vaccination programme to protect older adults against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) will be extended from 1st April 2026 to also include those aged 80 years and older, and all residents in care homes for older...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2026
High streets are the heart of our communities - they should be vibrant centres where people come together, where local businesses take root and flourish, and a source of pride in place. But too many people tell us that their high streets no longer feel li...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2026
I would like to update the House regarding the follow-up negotiations to the Pandemic Agreement to develop and agree a new Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system in the form of an Annex to the Agreement.The PABS system will be a new, voluntary ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2026
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn) made ?the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022? (UIN HCWS1282) statement on Wednesday 28th January. A minor inaccuracy in this statement has been rectified, an updated...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2026
My Honourable Friend the Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities (Miatta Fahnbulleh MP) has today made the following statement:High streets are the heart of our communities - they should be vibrant centres where people come together, where local bu...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2026
My hon Friend the Minister of State (Chris Bryant MP) has today made the following statement.The ninth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 12 and 16 January 2026.The new deal aims t...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2026
My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation and Safety (Zubir Ahmed MP) has made the following statement:I would like to update the House regarding the follow-up negotiations to the Pandemic Agreement to develop a...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2026
My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention (Ashley Dalton MP) has made the following statement:I am today announcing that the year-round vaccination programme to protect older adults against Respirator...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 30 January 2026
I am confirming to the House that on Sunday 1 February, West Midlands Trains, operating as London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway, will become the fourth operator whose services will transfer into public ownership under the Passenger Railwa...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 30 January 2026
An error has been identified in the Written Statement made by My Right Honourable Friend Secretary of State for Work and Pensions The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP on 29 January. The correct response should have been:Every young person deserves a fair chance to ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 January 2026
The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (Levy) Regulations 2014 require active employers’ liability insurers to pay an annual levy, based on their relative market share, for the purpose of meeting the costs of the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 January 2026
I am tabling this statement to inform members of the publication of a consultation response relating to the Capacity Market (CM) titled ‘Government Response to consultation on proposal regarding locational changes of Capacity Market Units’. It sets out th...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 January 2026
Today I am updating the House on a number of developments: the designation of Lanarkshire as the UK’s newest AI Growth Zone, the establishment of the AI and the Future of Work Programme, the expansion of the AI upskilling programme, and progress on delive...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 January 2026
Every young person deserves a fair chance to succeed. When given the right support and opportunities, they will grasp them. But, for too long, young people have not had access to the opportunities and support they deserve. Nearly a million young people ar...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 January 2026
Today, I am publishing the Second Annual Statement on Prison Capacity. This marks the second annual statement delivering this Government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the criminal justice system.This Annual Statement sets out updated ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 January 2026
My Honourable Friend the Minister Shanks MP, Minister of State for Energy has today made the following statement:I am tabling this statement to inform members of the publication of a consultation response relating to the Capacity Market (CM) titled ‘Gover...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 January 2026
My Right Honourable Friend Minister of State Minister for Social Security and Disability The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP has made the following Written Statement.The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (Levy) Regulations 2014 require active employers’ lia...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 January 2026
My Right Honourable Friend Secretary of State for Work and Pensions The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP has made the following Written Statement.Every young person deserves a fair chance to succeed. When given the right support and opportunities, they will grasp t...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 January 2026
I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan MP.Today I am updating the House on a number of develop...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 January 2026
My honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Jake Richards MP) has today made the following statement:'Today, I am publishing the Second Annual Statement on Prison Capacity. This marks the second annual statement delivering...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
On 2 February, I will be meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefcovic for this Government’s second meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee. As part of this important meeting, the UK and the EU will tak...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
My Honourable Friend, the Minister for Biosecurity, Borders and Animals, Baroness Hayman of Ullock, has made the following Written StatementWe are a country that cares deeply for animals, whether they are our pets and companions, our farmed animals, or ou...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
I wish to provide an update to the House regarding the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (‘the Act’).The New Decade, New Approach deal which was instrumental to the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive in 2020 (after a three year ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
On 2 July 2025, we published a five-step plan to kickstart a decade of social and affordable housing renewal and set out this plan to the House in a Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS771). Today, I am providing a progress update on the implementation of ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
Recent events in Syria have been deeply concerning, with violent clashes in Aleppo and across North-East Syria, mass displacement of civilians, and a deteriorating humanitarian situation. I wanted to update the House on the latest developments, and the ac...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
My Rt Hon Friend, the Home Secretary, has today laid before the House the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2026-27 (HC 1638). The Report sets out the Home Secretary’s determination for 2026-27 of the aggregate amounts of grants that she proposes to...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
The government has a manifesto commitment to deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation and to strengthen planning obligations to ensure new developments provide more affordable homes.Section 106 (S106) agreements ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
We are a country that cares deeply for animals, whether they are our pets and companions, our farmed animals, or our wildlife. Veterinary professionals play a vital role in safeguarding our high animal health and welfare standards, supporting animal disea...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
My Right Honourable friend, the Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Rt Hon. Nick Thomas-Symonds, has today made the following statement:On 2 February, I will be meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security,...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn) has today made the following statement:I wish to provide an update to the House regarding the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (‘the Act’).The New Decade, New Appr...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP) has today made the following statement:On 2 July 2025, we published a five-step plan to kickstart a decade of social and affordable housing renewal and set out this...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
My Hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:My Rt Hon Friend, the Home Secretary, has today laid before the House the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2026-27 (...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (Hamish Falconer MP) has today made the following statement:Recent events in Syria have been deeply concerning, with violent clashes in...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2026
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP) has today made the following statement:The government has a manifesto commitment to deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generat...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 January 2026
Grassroots sport plays a vital role in bringing communities together across the country. The Government is committed to supporting the growth of grassroots sport by investing in facilities, ensuring that communities benefit from the opportunity that sport...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 January 2026
Today I am announcing the commencement of heat network regulation.Remaining sections of the Heat Network (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025 (as amended) will come into effect, introducing protections for both existing and future heat netw...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 January 2026
At Budget 2025 the government strengthened the fiscal framework to deliver on its commitment to hold one major fiscal event per year, supporting the economy with greater policy certainty. Responding to recommendations made by the IMF, the government set o...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 January 2026
I would like to acknowledge today the publication of the updated eighth report on Learning from lives and deaths – People with a learning disability and autistic people (LeDeR) produced by King’s College London. This replaces a previous version of the rep...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 January 2026
This Government is committed to taking the action necessary to fix the foundations of local government. Today, I am updating the House on the steps we are taking to support two councils to recover and reform: Woking Borough Council and Thurrock Council.Wo...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 January 2026
As a government, we made a clear and unambiguous commitment in our manifesto to act where previous governments had failed and finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end. We did so on the basis of a firm conviction that it is only by extinguishing...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 January 2026
Today, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) moves from the Health and Safety Executive to become a new non-departmental body of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. We are also launching the first phase of work to improve the implemen...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 January 2026
I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend the Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, Stephanie Peacock MP: Grassroots sport plays a vital role in bringing communities to...