Politics

Why the UK’s support for Saudi Arabia also signals a reset of relations with Donald Trump

It signals a departure from the approach of the Starmer government.

Register to vote for the winner of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition 2026 – supported by The Conversation

Six finalists want your vote for the People’s Choice winner of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 27 September 2026

The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Støre to Liverpool today.

Measures to rewire the state

Communities across the country are set to benefit from growth and good jobs as new measures are announced to put spending back in service of the public.

Why far-right protesters target non-political groups like lifeboat volunteers

It goes further than just briefly disrupting services.

CEOs from sensitive sectors to receive briefings on Russia threats

CEOs from the most sensitive sectors of the economy will receive closed-door briefings on threats posed by Russia

Dr Jade Leung appointed Vice-Chair of the AI Security Institute and Security Advisor to the AI Taskforce

Manchester to host world leaders at the 2027 G20 Summit

The UK will host the twenty second G20 Leaders’ Summit in Manchester next year.

PM meeting with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 22 September 2026

The Prime Minister met the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, yesterday in the margins of the UN General Assembly.

PM speech at UNGA: 22 September 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly last night.

PM meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 22 September 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, this afternoon at the UN General Assembly.

PM meeting with President Trump of the United States: 22 September 2026

The Prime Minister met the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, at the United Nations General Assembly today.

Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Updates

This page provides updates and guidance regarding the Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan.

Prime Minister drives global work on artificial intelligence at UNGA as UK and US make history with firing from undersea drone

The UK has fired a US torpedo from a Plymouth-made undersea drone in a major boost for Euro-Atlantic and maritime security, as both countries join forces on rapidly developing technology to keep people safe.

PM call with Prime Minister Ramgoolam of Mauritius: 21 September 2026

The Prime Minister spoke with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, this afternoon.

Frontline services to receive funding to prevent violence against women and girls

Frontline services and communities across the country will receive targeted funding to transform how women and girls are protected from violence and abuse.

Evaluation Accelerator Fund (Phase 5): Project summaries

This page details the projects that were awarded funding as part of Phase 5 of the Evaluation Accelerator Fund (EAF).

PM call with Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark: 20 September 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, this morning.

PM meeting with Micheál Martin the Taoiseach of Ireland: 18 September 2026

The Prime Minister met the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin today, marking the first time an international leader has visited No10 North.

Taoiseach of Ireland First International Leader to visit No10 North

Prime Minister hosts Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin as first international leader to visit No10 North

Boost for UK auto sector as McLaren unleashes £500m investment to help reindustrialise Britain

The UK’s automotive industry is set for a major boost as high-performance car manufacturer McLaren Automotive announces it will expand its UK footprint and create 1,000 new high-quality jobs by 2032.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 September 2026

The Prime Minister met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this evening, before the two leaders watched their football club Everton play.

PM meeting with NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte: 16 September 2026

The Prime Minister hosted the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus this afternoon.

Public encouraged to submit their memories of Queen Elizabeth II as 4th anniversary of late monarch’s passing is marked

The public are being encouraged to share their personal memories of Queen Elizabeth II, as the country marks four years since the late monarch’s passing.

First Secretary of State Louise Haigh's speech to the Trade Union Congress 2026

First Secretary of State Louise Haigh's speech to the Trade Union Congress 2026.