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UK Government

UK government services and information portal

gov.uk

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Government Administration Activities

Last updated October 30

Latest news about UK Government

In short: UK Government announced Budget 2026, a £2.5bn Rolls-Royce jet engine deal and £10bn more Ukraine support.

Company announcements

October 30 UK Government

UK Government approves Sea Link undersea power cable

The 2 GW connection between Suffolk and Kent can power 2 million homes and includes over £1 million for community funds in each county.

October 30 UK Government

UK Government opens LLE applications for students in England

The entitlement replaces previous undergraduate funding, covers some postgraduate and Advanced Learner Loan courses, and opens 27/28 applications in spring 2027.

October 30 UK Government

UK Government's CMA investigates Meta's commercial terms

The Competition and Markets Authority examines whether Meta abuses a dominant position by imposing unfair terms on publishers and advertisers.

October 30 UK Government

UK Government proposes deeper regional devolution

Prime Minister Andy Burnham initiates the first National Economic Council for nations to empower regions and cities with more decision-making power.

Media coverage

October 29 The Manufacturer

Rolls-Royce and UK Government unveil £2.5bn plan to boost UK aerospace manufacturing

The UK Government and Rolls-Royce have unveiled a proposed £2.5bn, 10-year programme to develop next-generation jet engines, ...

October 28 Bloomberg

UK Keeps North Sea Windfall Tax in Place Despite Industry Pushback

The UK government maintains the Energy Profits Levy at 38% until April 2030, replacing it with a permanent price-activated tax mechanism.

October 28 Bloomberg

UK bank tax hike to be less severe than lenders feared

Chancellor John Healey balances City competitiveness with revenue needs, increasing the 3% surcharge but avoiding a return to the previous 8% level.

October 28 Share Talk

UK Government plans to scrap gas standing charges for 23 million households from 2027

The Treasury estimates that around 60% of households could save an average of £45 annually under the new charging structure.

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