LONDON, April 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Incentives that discourage work and trap people on benefits to be removed via legislation coming into force today. * Nearly £1 billion taxpayer money expected to be saved thanks to measures to narrow the gap between payments for people on health-related benefits and those actively seeking work. * Comes alongside employment support package of £3.5 billion, with 65,000 disabled people or those with heal...
LONDON, April 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Part of the National Youth Strategy, a network of 50 Hubs will provide joined-up services across mental health and wellbeing, employment and crime prevention * Next week the Government will launch its plan to halve knife crime within a decade to save lives, transform the futures of young people and protect communities across the country Young people in eight locations across England are to benefit from the fir...
LONDON, April 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As of 6 April 2026, the statutory recognition scheme is being reshaped under the new Employment Rights Act, introducing several key changes. Unions will no longer need to demonstrate that most workers in a proposed bargaining unit are likely to support recognition, removing the requirement for petitions or similar evidence. When recognition is decided by ballot, unions will only need a simple majority of votes ca...
LONDON, April 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Her third visit toBangladeshcomesat a pivotal time following the formation of Bangladesh's new elected government in February.It underscores the UK's commitment to deepeningcooperation in trade, economicdevelopment,higher education,aviationand defence. During her visit, Baroness Winterton will hold meetings withsenior ministersand othergovernmentand militaryofficials, to discuss shared prioritiesformutually bene...
LONDON, April 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New measurescome intoforce today tosupportworkers,pensioners,andfamilieswith the cost of living * Two‑child benefit cap scrapped from today- liftingnearly halfa million children out of poverty * Comes as the Prime Ministerrenews hiscommitmenttodefendBritain'sinterests abroad and stand up for people at home The Prime Minister has vowed to "always be on the side" of the British people as changes today help...
LONDON, April 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More drug lines have been closed, gang leaders arrested and dangerous weapons seized than ever before due to County Lines operations. New data released today shows that 2,740County Lineshave been closed, 1,657 gangleaderscharged and 961 knives were seized in 2025. Since the election, these operations have resulted in3,785 lineclosures, 2,175gangleaderscharged and 1,229 knives taken off the streets. County Lines...
LONDON, April 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK's first ever Armed Forces Commissioner - Former Air Commodore Polly Miller-Perkins CBE - has been appointed by the Defence Secretary John Healey MP. The appointment delivers on the government's key manifesto commitment to give serving personnel and their families an independent voice to improve service life. The Armed Forces Commissioner is a new statutory office that is an independent champion and direc...
LONDON, April 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 1,141 new or replacement ambulances delivered across England between April 2025 and March 2026 - the highest annual total on record * Majority ofvehicles replacing older fleet, improving reliability and keeping more ambulances on the road * Modern ambulances equipped with modern technology, improving protection for patients and staff while supporting paramedics to deliver urgent care more effectively A record ...
LONDON, April 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Millions of pensioners to receive up to an additional £575 in their State Pension this year. * The Government's Triple Lock commitment means pensioners' incomes will rise by up to £2,100 over this parliament. * This year's uprating of State Pensions and working-age benefits will help millions of people across the UK in the face of cost-of-living pressures. The Government has already delivered above-i...
LONDON, April 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: One year ago today, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 known as Martyn's Law received Royal Assent, marking a historic step forward in UK public safety, for the first time recognising the role premises and events have in deterring and responding to acts of terrorism. We pay tribute to Figen Murray OBE for her tireless and inspirational campaigning to make Martyn's Law happen. Martyn's Law will build...