Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law

New mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers.

UK Government increases funding for Port Talbot steel communities

The UK Government more than doubles funding to support Port Talbot steel businesses and workers.

Charity Commission finds serious failings at Quba Trust

Former trustees of an international aid charity disqualified by Charity Commission.

Stronger protections and a better deal for consumers in review of energy regulator

Government takes action to strengthen Great Britain's energy regulator.

New dates Universal Credit payments will be made over Christmas and New Year revealed

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that some Universal Credit and other benefit payments due to be paid between 25 December 2024 and 2 January 2025 will be made earlier than planned this year.