# Read our news [View original page](https://www.communications.gov.uk/read-our-news/) Publisher: Government Communications Status: Published Last reviewed: 2026-06-04 > Discover the latest news, updates, announcements and insights from government communications professionals across the UK and beyond. ## Latest Blog ![Helen White standing in front of a bright pink pop up banner on her left, which has a white light bulb on it with black text that reads: Learning Festival. To her right is a digital screen which displays a vibrant pink background with white text that reads: Learning Festival, September 2026. 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News ![A stack of newspapers.](https://www.communications.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/News.png) 6 October 2026 ### [Content Credentials: how we’re helping you spot trusted government content](https://www.communications.gov.uk/news/content-credentials-how-were-helping-you-spot-trusted-government-content/) In an age where AI-generated media is becoming indistinguishable from reality, maintaining public trust in… News ![Two people at a table mid-conversation.](https://www.communications.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DCMS-pilot-website-card.png) 5 October 2026 ### [Piloting next-generation Government Communications](https://www.communications.gov.uk/news/piloting-next-generation-government-communications-with-dcms/) Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport confirmed as the first departmental pilot in our… Announcement ![A black and white photo of Gem Walsh.](https://www.communications.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Copy-of-WEBSITE-Excerpt-card-image-800-x-480-px-e1791301603968.png) 2 October 2026 ### [Gem Walsh appointed to lead Government Communications](https://www.communications.gov.uk/announcement/gem-walsh-appointed-to-lead-government-communications/) Gem Walsh becomes interim Director General for Government Communications, to lead the profession and transformation… Read all: [Announcements](https://www.communications.gov.uk/announcement/) [Blogs](https://www.communications.gov.uk/blog/) [Case studies](https://www.communications.gov.uk/case-study/) [News](https://www.communications.gov.uk/news/) [Publications](https://www.communications.gov.uk/publication/) Use our search filters to quickly find news, updates and insights from across the profession. 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