The Treasury and Cabinet Office have introduced new procurement guidelines requiring government spending decisions to place greater emphasis on national security and economic re...

The National Drought Group has met to assess water availability following a dry spring and the current heatwave across England. While no widespread restrictions are in place, au...

Speculation over Labour leadership dynamics has intensified following disappointing local election results, with allies of Andy Burnham calling for a “new path for Britain.” The...

The Charity Commission has appointed interim managers to Barnabas Aid while it investigates suspected financial irregularities at the international charity. The regulator said t...

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £27 million contract to Leonardo UK to supply aircraft spares for fixed-wing and rotary military fleets. Officials say the deal is aimed at...

The Environment Agency has suspended the operating permit of a waste facility in Chichester after inspections identified serious fire hazards and potential pollution risks. Loca...

Border Force has carried out its largest-ever cannabis seizure in an operation described by the Home Office as a significant blow to organised crime groups. Officials say the op...

Lloyds Banking Group plans to recruit 300 artificial intelligence specialists as part of a broader drive to expand digital services and automate banking operations. The bank say...

The government has ordered the use of alcohol-monitoring tags for 7,000 offenders as part of efforts to reduce alcohol-related crime during the summer football season. Officials...

Resident doctors across England are set to vote on a government proposal covering pay, working conditions and career progression. The outcome is seen as a key test for efforts t...

Counter-terrorism officers are leading an investigation into five suspected anti-Muslim incidents in Edinburgh that left several people injured. Police Scotland confirmed the ar...

The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat-health alert for London, the South East, the South West and parts of eastern England as temperatures are forecast to rise to dang...