Government announcements: 18 Sep 2026
15 official announcements published on 18 Sep 2026, grouped by the department or body that issued them. Times are shown in UK time.
Department for Digital 2
- UK galleries urged to save rare Renaissance masterpieceGovernment temporarily blocks 500-year-old sculpture from being taken out of the UK
- Funding boost for next generation of British fashion talent£1 million of Government funding to be awarded to emerging talent in fashion design per year for the next 3 years
Prime Minister's Office 2
- Taoiseach of Ireland First International Leader to visit No10 NorthPrime Minister hosts Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin as first international leader to visit No10 North
- PM meeting with Micheál Martin the Taoiseach of Ireland: 18 September 2026The Prime Minister met the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin today, marking the first time an international leader has visited No10 North.
Animal and Plant Health Agency 1
- 100 years of Newcastle disease research at APHAThe event marked the centenary of Newcastle disease research and explored the future of global disease surveillance, control and innovation.
Department for Education 1
- More enriching activities for hundreds of thousands of childrenMore than 400 schools in disadvantaged communities to benefit from £22.5 million investment and tailored support to expand access to enrichment opportunities.
Foreign 1
- Minister for Overseas Territories statement on the Falkland Islands: 18 SeptemberStatement from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Overseas Territories Uma Kumaran on doing business with the Falkland Islands
GOV.UK 1
- Third UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue 2026: Joint CommuniquéThe United Kingdom and Republic of Maldives held their Third Strategic Dialogue at Senior Officials level in London on 17 September 2026.
Government Actuary's Department 1
- Helping shape the future of the UK space sectorGAD helped the UK Space Agency assess the risks and financial implications of reforms designed to support growth and innovation in the space sector.
HM Treasury 1
- UK’s 250th banking hub opens in Chepstow, keeping access to cash and face-to-face banking in the townTreasury Minister Lucy Rigby officially opens the UK's 250th banking hub in Chepstow
Home Office 1
- Government expands crackdown on knife crimeTargeted crackdown has reduced knife robberies by almost a quarter in 7 forces since June 2024.
Ministry of Defence 1
- Housing reforms give military families greater say over their homesMilitary families will have a greater say over the homes they live in under a package of reforms designed to cut bureaucracy, strengthen accountability and put residents at the heart of housing servic
Ministry of Justice 1
- MOJ LawtechUK Advisory Board and Ambassadors recruitmentThe Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is inviting expressions of interest from individuals wishing to join the LawtechUK Advisory Board or become a LawtechUK Ambassador to support the third phase of the progr
Sellafield Ltd 1
- Euan Hutton to leave Sellafield Chief Executive role in July 2027Sellafield Ltd Chief Executive Officer, Euan Hutton, has announced he will leave the organisation in July 2027.
Veterinary Medicines Directorate 1
- Pharmacovigilance Senior Assessor and Reporting LeadPharmacovigilance Senior Assessor and Reporting Lead working on post-authorisation surveillance of veterinary medicines for the UK.