Chancellor doubles down on growth as her number one priority ahead of the Budget, as she welcomes major pension funds to Downing Street. Government's pension reforms helping to attract major investment deals with 3 major pension funds supporting an initial fundraise of £200 million to invest in the UK's most innovative companies across science and technology firms.
Digital posters and leaflets are now available in three additional languages for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to download and share. The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) has updated its range of promotional materials to help advice seekers understand why regulated immigration advice matters, the risks of unregulated advice, and how to report poor or illegal advice.
Initiative will save thousands of ambulance journeys every month. Almost £1 million is being allocated to help reduce pressures on A&E departments and improve patient flow over the winter months.
Prime Minister arrived in South Africa om 20 November 2025 ahead of the G20 summit, to drive forward growth and opportunity across the United Kingdom. Prime Minister set to arrive in South Africa today ahead of the G20 summit, to drive forward growth and opportunity across the United Kingdom.
A state-of-the-art interceptor drone that will be made in the UK and deployed to the front line in Ukraine is set to go on display in Downing Street. A state-of-the-art interceptor drone that will be made in the UK and deployed to the front line in Ukraine is set to go on display in Downing Street.
2026 a new year in Britain, which means two things are guaranteed. Someone will insist "this is the year I get fit," and The government will announce that energy and water prices are rising, again, as though performing an annual ritual to appease the gods of corporate dividends.
Retail sales volumes were down 1.1% in October month-on-month, following 0.7% growth in September. The month saw sales volumes fall across supermarkets, clothing and mail order retailers, as shoppers held off purchases in anticipation of Black Friday discounts.
Maps of the Council's gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time. It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.
The NDA group has announced it's working with CX Power as the strategic developer to support the delivery of the green energy hub masterplan at Chapelcross. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has announced it's working with CX Power as the strategic developer to support the delivery of the green energy hub masterplan at Chapelcross, a programme set to transform the region.
The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 3.8% in the 12 months to October 2025, down from 4.1% in September. On a monthly basis, CPIH rose by 0.4% in October 2025, compared with a rise of 0.6% in October 2024.
Innovators to test earlier interventions to help support children with SEND, backed by government. Researchers, charities, and educators will test ways to use data to identify children's needs early, enabling evidence-based interventions in classrooms and at home to be put in place sooner.
New code will strengthen protections for players to mitigate against harm. Measures includes strict credit card limits and transparency on free entry routes Omaze among more than 20 leading operators to sign up to the code People entering prize draw competitions will benefit from stronger protections and greater transparency, as the Government today unveils a new voluntary code for operators.
Children and vulnerable adults will be protected from the threat of sexual exploitation thanks to new tough checks which allow parents and carers to fully vet who they hire, Prisons Minister Lord Timpson has announced today (20 November 2025). Parents and carers can now hire people with greater peace of mind thanks to tougher vetting checks Change delivers on a recommendation made by Professor Alexis Jay OBE in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
UK "building the factories of the future" as government launches next phase of new munitions and energetics factories. Multiple sites across the UK for new factories to make munitions and military explosives to boost the UK's warfighting readiness have been identified as the government moves to the next phase of building the factories of the future.
Female veterans are to be put at the heart of government support, through a new women veterans forum announced today. New forum which will ensure the voices of women veterans are heard on issues such as housing, employment and health.
Proposals to deliver reduced class contact time for Scotland's teachers have been announced by Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth. The changes would provide teachers with more time to prepare for lessons, support wider school improvement activities, and undertake professional learning.
Critical services will be better safeguarded, thanks to £155 million government investment to boost national security and deliver national renewal. Critical services will be better safeguarded, thanks to £155 million government investment to boost national security and deliver national renewal.
A summary of the report "Reform Scotland: Dealing with the gaps: how can Scotland address regional skill issues?" (by Joe Robinson, published 18 Nov 2025) on the Enlighten site. Scotland continues to face persistent regional productivity disparities - Even though Scotland has one of the more educated workforces in the OECD, it also has a higher share of adults with no qualifications (8.2%) compared to England (6.2%).
Music and sport fans will no longer be ripped off on the ticket resale market thanks to new measures making it illegal to resell tickets for live events above original cost. New rules to make it illegal to resell tickets for live events above original cost.
The independent, non-party think tank Enlighten has today called for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to abandon plans for a per-mile fee for electric vehicle owners in the Budget, in favour of a more comprehensive reform of the way we charge drivers to use roads. It has been reported that the Chancellor proposes a self-assessed 3p per mile fee for electric vehicle owners.