UK Cabinet Office

UK Finalises Queen Elizabeth National Memorial Plans

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, established by the UK Government in 2023, has announced final recommendations for a national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II. The plans include a permanent memorial in St James's Park featuring statues of Queen Elizabeth in Garter robes and Prince Philip in Naval uniform, designed by Foster + Partners. A new independent charity, The Queen Elizabeth Trust, has been established with a one-off £40 million Government endowment to regenerate community assets across the UK. An online Digital Memorial platform has also been launched for public contributions.

Fifth UK-EU TCA Civil Society Forum Observer Registration, 27 May 2026

The Cabinet Office has published guidance allowing organisations to apply for observer status at the Fifth UK-EU Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA) Civil Society Forum (CSF) meeting, scheduled for 27 May 2026 in Brussels. Observers may participate virtually via video link. Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on 20 May 2026 via email with the completed registration form.

UK and EU Sign Erasmus+ Agreement for 2027 Participation

The UK and EU have signed the legal text in Brussels to formally bring the UK into the Erasmus+ programme from 2027. Over 100,000 people are expected to benefit in the first year, including students, apprentices, and school groups. The UK secured a 30% discount on the default contribution rate. The British Council is set to become the National Agency for Erasmus+ in the UK, subject to final confirmation by the European Commission.

AI Cyber Threats: Open Letter to Business Leaders

The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Cabinet Office have published an open letter to business leaders regarding AI-enabled cyber threats. Secretary of State Liz Kendall and Security Minister Dan Jarvis co-signed the letter. The letter serves as an advisory communication alerting UK businesses to evolving cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence technologies. No new regulatory obligations or compliance requirements are imposed by this correspondence.

UK Government Publishes Response to Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Consultation

The UK Government has published its response to the public consultation on changes to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, received over 700 responses. The changes will provide around £1bn in additional compensation payments, part of the wider £11.8 billion allocated in the 2024 Autumn Budget. As of 7 April 2026, 3,273 offers of compensation totalling over £2.6 billion have been made, in addition to £1.4 billion already paid in interim payments.

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: Government Response to Consultation on Proposed Changes

The Cabinet Office and Infected Blood Compensation Authority have published the government response to a consultation on proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme. The consultation ran from 30 October 2025 to 22 January 2026. The response outlines changes to be implemented through legislation based on recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report.

Procurement Act 2023 Manage Phase Guidance Documents

The UK Cabinet Office published technical guidance documents for the Manage phase of the Procurement Act 2023. The guidance covers five key areas: Contract Termination, Key Performance Indicators, Contract Performance Notices, Contract Modifications, and Electronic Invoicing and Payment. These documents are intended to provide technical guidance and help with interpretation and understanding of the Act for public authorities and suppliers engaged in public procurement.