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New funds for local leaders to unlock jobs and boost innovation across the country

Up to £20 million each available for local areas across the country to grow innovation.

Families to save hundreds of pounds in major homebuying overhaul

First-time buyers set to save money when buying a home and timelines reduced with a new consultation launched by the Government.

New police powers to protect communities from disruption caused by protests

Police forces will be authorised to consider the ‘cumulative impact’ of protests, assessing previous activity when deciding to impose limits

Deputy Prime Minister speaks at Manchester synagogue attack vigil

Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, spoke at a vigil for the victims of the terrorist attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Crumpsall

PM statement on the Middle East: 3 October 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the Middle East.

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 10 General Debate

UK Statement for the Item 10 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

The UK fully supports the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia, which remains one of the most successful peace processes of the past 50 years: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia.

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Oral Update on Ukraine

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Oral Update on Ukraine.

Bridget Phillipson speech to North East Chamber of Commerce

Speech delivered by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at the North East Chamber of Commerce President’s 1815 Lunch in Sunderland

Rescued crayfish released back into river

Critically endangered native crayfish that were rescued from a Yorkshire river impacted by drought conditions have been safely released back