PM set to reshape how Government works with communities to tackle Britain’s biggest challenges
The Prime Minister will launch the Civil Society Covenant – a new way of working that puts people at the heart of government. HM GovernmentSource
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With each day that passes, the suffering increases. We urge the parties to secure an immediate ceasefire: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza. HM GovernmentSource
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Britain remains trapped in poor economic policy | Letters
Readers respond to Randeep Ramesh’s article on the flaws in Labour’s approach to the economy Randeep Ramesh certainly tackles a worthwhile and complex modern economic policy conundrum (Labour could find the money it wants without raising taxes. This is austerity by amnesia, 29 June). But his opinion that
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‘David Attenborough on a tenner’: Guardian readers’ ideas for new banknotes
Bank of England has asked public for views before first major redesign of banknotes in more than 50 years Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are to have a major redesign for the first time in more than 50 years. Historic figures such as Winston Churchill and
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Tell us: what would you like to see on a redesigned bank note?
Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are being redesigned. We’d like to hear your suggestions for a new theme Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are to have a major redesign for the first time in more than 50 years. Historic figures such as Winston Churchill
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UK inflation falls to 3.4%, complicating Bank of England’s interest rate task
Annual drop in May but policymakers still almost certain to hold rates at 4.25% on Thursday Inflation in the UK fell to 3.4% last month as shop prices declined, complicating the Bank of England’s interest rates decision on Thursday. Policymakers are still almost certain to hold interest rates
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UK inflation rise makes it clear: the cost of living crisis has not gone away
Analysts say pressure will be on Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer, as consumers’ mood stays gloomy UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3.6% Business live – latest updates For anyone hoping the Bank of England will pick up the pace of interest rate cuts – including
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Rachel Reeves needs wider headroom against fiscal rules, ex-Bank of England deputy says
Charlie Bean says slim margin of £10bn means chancellor ‘has to neurotically fine-tune taxes to control OBR forecast’ Business live – latest updates The former Bank of England deputy governor Charlie Bean has urged Rachel Reeves to create much wider headroom against her fiscal rules – a decision
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UK households hit by squeeze on living standards despite fastest growth in G7
ONS confirms GDP growth at 0.7% between January and March but households saving less of disposable income Business live – latest updates UK households faced a renewed cost of living squeeze in the first three months of 2025 amid increases in taxes and inflation, official figures show, despite
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DfE Update: 16 July 2025
Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers. HM GovernmentSource
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