Government Administration, Employment Statistics & Small Boat Arrivals

The Home Office stated that small boat arrivals on days with favourable crossing conditions have “fallen by 38% compared to 2025” and are at their “lowest level since 2021.” The Cabinet Office stated that they will be “scrapping consultations and protecting infrastructure projects from judicial review delays.” They also noted that First Secretary of State Louise Haigh told Ministers that “consultations are not necessary.” The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office announced that Lindy Cameron has been “appointed as the new Permanent Under-Secretary.” The Ministry of Defence stated that NATO is “ready to defend every inch of NATO territory if Russia attacks.” The Department for Work and Pensions shared that “25,000 people started on the programme between April 2025 and June 2026.” Separately, Douglas Alexander shared a “letter the Prime Minister has just sent to the First Minister.” Jo Stevens shared a survey on the “future of transport” in Cardiff. Hilary Benn mentioned a question about “settler violence in the West Bank.” Darren Jones shared a video talking to the “LabourList team.”

Douglas Alexander congratulated Lindy Cameron on her appointment, stating he was “privileged to work with” her, and thanked CBI Scotland for a “great discussion.” The Department for Work and Pensions highlighted that The Spark in Sheffield is “helping young people move into work, education and training.” Jonathan Reynolds posted about his visit to Paris for the “first International Space Summit.”