Homes England and United Trust Bank launch £250m Housing Accelerator Fund

A new five-year lending alliance between United Trust Bank and Homes England will provide development finance to SME builders.



Tribute to Dame Fiona Caldicott from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock pays tribute to Dame Fiona Caldicott, the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care.



UK backs Canadian initiative against arbitrary detention

UK joins over 55 like-minded allies in committing to enhance international cooperation to end the practice of arbitrary arrests, detentions or sentencing.



COP26 President Alok Sharma visits Egypt and Nigeria on climate change mission

COP26 President Designate, Alok Sharma, has concluded a four-day visit to Egypt and Nigeria as he continues to drive progress on Africa’s priorities for the climate crisis, including greater action for adaptation to the eff…



Housing Secretary extends support for renters during pandemic

Renters will continue to be supported during the ongoing national lockdown restrictions, with an extension to the ban on bailiff evictions.