Ministers in the UK have unveiled significant education reforms, including changes to how schools receive targeted disadvantage funding, aiming to reduce the achievement gap between pupils from poorer and more affluent backgrounds.

Defence ministers from the E5 grouping (France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the UK) are meeting in Poland ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war, as negotiations between Ukraine and Russia continue to make limited progress.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has unveiled its 'shadow cabinet,' which includes several former Conservative ministers, raising questions about the party's ability to move beyond a 'one-man band' image.

A union leader is urging ministers to end 'barking mad' restraints on civil service pay, citing difficulties in retaining technical and digital experts.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has reappointed all ministers to her cabinet following her selection as the 105th Prime Minister.

India's Supreme Court is hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that 'targets' Chief Ministers from the BJP party over alleged hate speech.

Tarique Rahman has been sworn in as Bangladesh's new prime minister following his party's landslide victory in recent elections.

The high court ruled that ministers overstretched terror laws in proscribing Palestine Action, asserting that protest should remain political.

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair admits he did not enjoy his time in office, while a documentary reveals personal details about his life.

NATO ministers are set to discuss further support for Kyiv, while Moscow and Kyiv exchange deadly strikes ahead of US-backed peace talks, and civilians endure constant Russian attacks.

A survivor of financial abuse has been invited to advise ministers following a Guardian report, after facing repossession of her house burned down by her controlling husband.

This article outlines key economic and political factors to monitor in Italy on February 20.

The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a warning that the fracturing global order is causing a splintering of energy policy worldwide.

Following the inauguration of the second Kishida Cabinet, the government has decided on the appointments of vice ministers and parliamentary secretaries, with all members being reappointed.

Pakistani power and petroleum ministers have assured the nation that there will be no electricity or gas loadshedding during Sehri and Iftar, providing relief during these crucial times.

UK defense company BAE Systems achieved record sales of £30.7 billion in 2025, attributed to rising government military expenditures amidst persistent geopolitical tensions.

The BNP has announced its new cabinet, naming 25 ministers and 24 state ministers.

The government is preparing to unveil its strategy to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, aiming for significant reforms.

A group of UN staffers, United Staff for Gaza, has publicly supported special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, condemning attacks from European ministers and a pro-Israel NGO.

The government is set to unveil its plans to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), aiming for significant reforms.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has reportedly informed his ministers to prepare for an additional three years of war, admitting that talks with Russia have failed and Moscow's ambitions extend beyond his overthrow.

Maternity pay for teachers in England is set to increase starting in the 2027-28 academic year, marking the first rise in a quarter of a century as ministers aim to improve staff retention rates in schools.

MPs are expressing deep concern and calling for a halt to Drax's substantial daily subsidy, alleging the power plant may have misled ministers and regulators regarding the sustainable sourcing of its wood pellets.

This article reports on the initial statements and priorities expressed by ministers on their first day in office in Bangladesh.

The UK is examining policies to sustain high youth employment, with suggestions to learn from the Netherlands' approach to lowering the youth minimum wage.

The Victorian attorney general has criticized an integrity expert for an 'unfounded claim' that CFMEU corruption cost taxpayers $15 billion, with the expert stating that 'personal attacks' from Labor government ministers have 'crossed a line'.

Police are investigating allegations that the Labour Party bribed voters with food to support a by-election candidate in Gorton and Denton, where Labour faces strong challenges from the Greens and Reform UK.

The Albanian Prime Minister is attempting to prevent the judiciary from suspending government ministers.

The government is expected to announce its plans to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), proceeding with caution.

Ministers have released updated gender guidance for schools in England, while the leader of the youth gender identity services review warns that social media misleads young people on gender transitioning.