European Research Area Act public consultation closes with strong stakeholder engagement
The European Commission closed the public consultation on the European Research Area (ERA) Act on…
Ofsted launches new QR code badges for promoting inspection findings
New QR code badges have been created for every school, college, training provider and early…
Europeans perceive growing threat to their security and trust EU to do more in this field, according to latest Eurobarometer
European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 Feb 2026 A new Eurobarometer survey released today, ahead…
Why forcing Ukraine into an election could misfire for Trump
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UK announces £6m humanitarian drought response funding to Somalia
At Villa Somalia, the Minister was hosted by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Discussions focussed on the rapidly…
Why are safety concerns being raised inside Porton Down, Britain’s nerve centre of chemical and biological research?
When the UK’s offensive chemical and biological weapons programmes were terminated in the 1950s, work…
Update on the procurement for Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) Pilot
Today’s announcement is an exciting step towards launching the DIGIT issuance, a key pillar of…
For $40, you can name a star for your Valentine. But it won’t mean much
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, romance is in the air. And what could be…
Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians violate international humanitarian law: UK statement to the OSCE
Thank you, Madam Chair. The Security Dialogue this morning was based on the OSCE’s Code…
Southern right whales are having babies less often, but why?
For decades, southern right whales have been celebrated as one of conservation’s success stories. Once…