The most important financial system in Europe is being rebuilt. And the first rule they wrote into it was simple: America doesn't get access.
Child protection statistics were published on 31 March 2026. These statistics cover data collected from local authorities in Scotland on child protection processes, for the reporting year 01 August 2024 - 31 July 2025.
A raft of new measures - coming into force today (1 April 2026) - will see wages go up, bills come down, and more support for those who need it most. In an uncertain and volatile world, the Prime Minister is continuing to work with allies to push for de-escalation in the Middle East – which is the surest and quickest way to bring down pressures on prices.
There were 17,336 new homes built and 14,999 new builds started across the social and private sector in 2025. An annual decrease was reported for all-sector starts (6% decrease) and completions (13% decrease) between 2024 and 2025.
Each year, the start of April brings a familiar and unwelcome pattern for households across the UK. Often dubbed "Awful April," the beginning of the new financial year sees a range of essential bills increase simultaneously.
Every week brings fresh claims about AI transforming the workplace. A CEO declares a revolution.
For years, HMRC has signalled its intention to modernise the tax system. After several delays, Making Tax Digital (MTD) is finally moving from theory to reality — and for anyone with self‑employment income, rental income, or both, the shift will be significant.
At first glance, pensioners in the UK might appear to be getting a better deal this year. The state pension has risen again, offering what looks like a welcome boost to incomes at a time when living costs remain high.
Further vital air defence support for Gulf partners has been confirmed by Defence Secretary John Healey MP as he visits the Middle East. Vital air defences from the UK are being deployed to the Middle East to further support Gulf partners from Iran's aggressive missiles and drone attacks which continue across the region.
Oil markets have seen a sharp shift today, with prices falling back after recent highs. Brent crude, the global benchmark, has dropped to around $100 per barrel, easing slightly after a period of intense volatility.
New minimum wage rates come into force from 1 April, following Low Pay Commission recommendations. Increased rates of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living wage came into force from 1 April 2026.
The UK and Belgium have signed an MOU that will see Belgium invest over five years in UK expertise to develop world-class mission data collection and exploitation. UK and Belgium sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help Belgium develop its own mission data capability.
The government is investing an additional £4.5 million in the LawtechUK programme over the next three years. £4.5m guaranteed for LawtechUK over the next three years.
We're facing a wartime economy emergency, and Rachel Reeves is saying nothing. No reassurance - No plan - No action.
Millions of people are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for advice on everything from cooking to tax returns. Increasingly, they are also asking chatbots about their health.
CMA aims to create greater choice for UK businesses and public sector at pivotal time of advances in AI. Board decides to launch strategic market status investigation into Microsoft's business software ecosystem.
Resilience Room meets to discuss impacts on goods and services. The Scottish Government's Resilience Room (SGoRR) met this evening (Tuesday 31st March) to consider the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on Scotland’s people and businesses.
Over 1.9 million people now better supported to find good, secure jobs as the Government moves customers off outdated benefits and on to Universal Credit Two benefits to be closed as part of the Government's successful ‘Move to UC' campaign, modernising the welfare system Vulnerable customers to be supported in the move to Universal Credit as deadline to close income-related Employment and Support Allowance and Housing Benefit extended. The migration of customers from so-called legacy benefits to the country's main benefit recommenced in May 2022, with the campaign helping to move over 1.9 million people, including 135,000 Income Support and income-related Jobseeker’s Allowance claimants.
Families claiming Child Benefit will see an increase in payments from next week. More than 6.9 million families claiming Child Benefit will see an increase in payments from next week.
For decades, US government bonds—known as Treasuries—have been the ultimate safe haven. When markets panic, investors run towards them.