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Cabinet Office

129 meetings between ministers and outside organisations or people, as published by the department.

DateMetMinisterPurpose, as the department described it
30 Jun 2026Caleb’s Cause meetingRuth AndersonMeeting with Caleb's Cause charity in capacity as NIO Lords Spokesperson
30 Jun 2026Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form School VisitRuth AndersonEngagement with Sixth Form students from Stoke-on-Trent
30 Jun 2026TU General SecretariesSatvir KaurSigning of Trade Union Partnership Framework with FDA, PCS, POA and Prospect Trade Union General Secretaries
29 Jun 2026Merlin Entertainment, Tourism Alliance, Costa Coffee, Burger King UK, Fuller, Smith and Turner, Parkdean Resorts, IHG Europe, McDonalds, Pizza Express, Nando's, Punch Pubs, Hilton UK and Ireland, UK Hospitality, KFCSir Keir StarmerRoundtable to discuss youth unemployment and how business can help to improve opportunities for young people
26 Jun 2026Kiran Stacey, Policy Editor, The Guardian, Jim PackardJames FrithTo discuss the Digital ID Programme
25 Jun 2026Bishop James JonesNick Thomas-SymondsMeeting to discuss the Hillsborough Law
25 Jun 2026UCL Constitution Unit ConferenceRuth AndersonSpeaker at UCL Constitution Unit Conference- on Standards
23 Jun 2026Gareth Snell MPDarren JonesTo talk to Sixth Formers about working in Government
23 Jun 2026Carly Elizabeth Hamilton, Lisa PhillipsDarren JonesTo discuss abuse survivorship
23 Jun 2026Prosperity in Place Investment ForumSatvir KaurGovernment-convened roundtable with major UK institutional investors, banks and places
23 Jun 2026ID-PalJames FrithMeeting with ID-PAL to discuss Digital ID
23 Jun 2026Version1James FrithMeeting with Version1 to discuss Digital ID
23 Jun 2026Vodafone Ireland, Daon, Hibernia Venture Labs, Irish Universities Association, Microsoft, Research Ireland, RSM, Version1James FrithRoundtable discussion on Digital ID with members of the British and Irish Chambers of Commerce
23 Jun 2026Vodafone Ireland, Daon, Hibernia Venture Labs, Irish Universities Association, Microsoft, Research Ireland, RSM, Version1James FrithTo discuss the Digital ID Programme and cross border co-operation on right to work
22 Jun 2026Michel BarnierNick Thomas-SymondsMeeting with current French Deputy, former PM and Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier
22 Jun 2026Spotlight CorruptionRuth AndersonIntroductory meeting with Spotlight Corruption on Standards
22 Jun 2026Grosvenor Hart HomesSatvir KaurIntroductory meeting to discuss impact economy
22 Jun 2026PCS Trade UnionSatvir KaurMeeting with PCS General Secretary to discuss administration of Civil Service
20 Jun 2026People's Panel of 120 participantsDarren JonesTo discuss digital ID
17 Jun 2026Synthesia, Anthropic, Black Forest Labs, Cohere, Domyn, Google DeepMind, Meta, Mistral, Open AI, Sakana AI, SalesforceSir Keir StarmerRoundtable during G7 Summit with Tech CEOs to discuss the safe, rapid and efficient roll-put of Artificial Intelligence
17 Jun 2026TUC and PCSDarren JonesTo discuss insourcing
17 Jun 20261001 Critical Days FoundationDarren JonesTo discuss Best Start Family Hubs
17 Jun 2026TUC and PCSChris WardTo discuss insourcing
17 Jun 2026Child Poverty stakeholder session hosted by Department for Work and PensionsSatvir KaurPolicy discussion with stakeholders working to reduce child poverty before Child Poverty Interministerial Group
17 Jun 2026Financial services sector stakeholdersJames FrithRoundtable with UKFinance and partner organisations on Digital ID
16 Jun 2026GSKNick Thomas-SymondsA meeting to discuss UK-EU relations
16 Jun 2026DVS sector, tech organisations and financial services sector stakeholderJames FrithRoundtable with techUK and partner organisations on Digital ID
14 Jun 2026Nomura Real Estate, M&G, Daiichi Life, Mitsui Fudosan, Jera Nex, NTT Group, BAE Systems, Nissan, Rapidus, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Orca Computing, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Cambridge Aerospace, Hitachi, Mitsubishi Estate, Meiji Yasuda, Rolls Royce, Mizuho FG, L&G, NEC, Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance, Eisai, OQCSir Keir StarmerBusiness Roundtable during visit of the Japanese Prime Minister to discuss UK-Japan trade and investment and the launch of the UK-Japan Frontier Tech Partnership
11 Jun 2026BAEDarren JonesTo discuss defence
11 Jun 2026CIPR MeetingRuth AndersonIntroductory meeting with CIPR on Standards
11 Jun 2026IAG, BOQ, Westpac, Macquarie BankJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting with Australian Optus Strategic Advisory Board to discuss the Digital ID Programme
11 Jun 2026Go Digital PhilippinesJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting to discuss the Digital ID Programme
11 Jun 2026SumsubJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting to discuss the Digital ID Programme
10 Jun 2026West of England Combined AuthorityDarren JonesTo discuss devolution
10 Jun 2026ShuftiJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting to discuss the Digital ID Programme
10 Jun 2026Ploughshare, RefugeJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting to discuss the Digital ID Programme
10 Jun 2026ThalesJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting to discuss the Digital ID Programme
10 Jun 2026StarlingJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting to discuss the Digital ID Programme
10 Jun 2026RevolutJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting to discuss the Digital ID Programme
10 Jun 2026Infosys Mastek Tata Consultancy Services WiproJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting to discuss the Digital ID Programme
9 Jun 2026Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust, London North West University NHS Trust, Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust, Manchester University NHS Trust, Wye Valley NHS Trust, Chester Hospital NHS Trust, Hillingdon Hospitals and Chelsea and Westminster NHS TrustSir Keir StarmerNHS Roundtable to discuss progress on improving NHS productivity
9 Jun 2026Governor HMP Elmley VisitDarren JonesTo see an No10 Innovation Fellowship project
9 Jun 2026SMMTNick Thomas-SymondsA meeting to discuss UK-EU relations
9 Jun 2026NetcompanyJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting to discuss the Digital ID Programme
9 Jun 2026YotiJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting to discuss the Digital ID Programme
9 Jun 2026ZühlkeJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting to discuss the Digital ID Programme
9 Jun 2026Lloyds Banking GroupJames FrithLondon Tech Week meeting to discuss the Digital ID Programme
9 Jun 2026School of International FuturesSir Alan CampbellTo discuss the work of the Modernisation Committee
8 Jun 2026AMD, Arm, Google DeepMind, Proximie, Eleven Labs, Monzo, Revolut, Wayve, Octopus, Quantexa, Oxford Quantum, Accurx, Cambridge GaN Devices, Cera Care, Fractile, Open Cosmos, Ineffable Intelligence, NuQuantum, Valarian, LocalGlobe, Founder Forum, Lightspeed Ventures, Sovereign AI, Sequoia Capital, Playground Global, Doubleword, ReflectionAI, Lendable, Entrepreneurs FirstSir Keir StarmerLondon Tech Week dinner to discuss issues further to the growth of tech businesses and investment in the UK
8 Jun 2026Google DeepMindSir Keir StarmerTo discuss AI's development and its implications for the UK
8 Jun 2026AMDSir Keir StarmerTo discuss the AMD announcement on its investment in the UK in AI innovation and research
8 Jun 2026ArmSir Keir StarmerTo discuss the company's growth in the UK in the semiconductors sector
8 Jun 2026Henry Zeffman, Chief Political Correspondent, BBCNick Thomas-SymondsLunch to discuss the government's priorities
5 Jun 2026ArqivaDan JarvisMeeting to discuss infrastructure resilience.
4 Jun 2026John Sisk and Son, Homes England, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, York Council, McLaren RegenerationSir Keir StarmerDuring visit to discuss infrastructure development in York
4 Jun 2026The Mayor of Tees Valley, the Mayor of North East, the Mayor of South Yorkshire, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, the Mayor of the West of England, the Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, the Mayor of Liverpool City Region, the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, the Mayorof East Midlands, the Mayor of West Yorkshire, the Deputy Mayor of London for Transport, the Leader of Manchester City CouncilSir Keir StarmerTo participate in Mayoral Council meeting to discuss devolution issues
4 Jun 2026The Nowak familySir Keir StarmerTo meet the family further to the murder of their son, Henry Nowak
4 Jun 2026Royal Chelsea HospitalNick Thomas-SymondsAttended the annual Royal Chelsea Hospital Founders Day
4 Jun 2026James Purnell, Flint GlobalJonathan ReynoldsTo discuss the King's Speech and legislative programme
3 Jun 2026The Survivors Trust, Mohamed Al-Fayed Victims and SurvivorsSir Keir StarmerVideo meeting to discuss issues relating to the experiences of victims
3 Jun 2026Richard Vaughan, Chief Political Correspondent, The IJames FrithTo discuss the Digital ID Programme
2 Jun 2026Margherita Della Valle, CEO, Vodafone, Harry Holt, CEO, Babcock, Dominic Paul, CEO, Whitbread, Mark Allen, CEO, Land Securities, Kenton Jarvis, CEO, EasyJet, Carolyn McCall, CEO, ITV, Omar Abbosh, CEO, Pearson, Dave Lewis, CEO, Diageo, Rohan Malik, Managing Partner (UK), EY, Sunny Mann, Partner, International Trade, Baker MacKenzie Jerome Frost, Chair, AruDarren JonesTo discuss the economy and the business community.
2 Jun 2026Institute for Government IntroductionRuth AndersonIntroductory meeting with IfG on work on Standards
1 Jun 2026Northern Irish Civil Society StakeholdersJames FrithRoundtable to discuss the Digital ID Programme
1 Jun 2026SureCertJames FrithTo discuss the Digital ID Programme
28 May 2026Severn Trent and ReGenerateDarren JonesTo launch the West Midlands Economic Inactivity Partnership
26 May 2026Bereaved familiesSir Keir StarmerRoundtable meeting with bereaved families campaigning for online safety to discuss the Government's Online Safety Consultation
26 May 2026Baroness Doreen LawrenceSir Keir StarmerTo discuss the Race Equality Engagement Group and raising awareness of inequality issues with Parliamentarians
26 May 2026Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally, Church of England Archbishops' CouncilSir Keir StarmerTo discuss the Archbishop's priorities and partnership with Government to strengthen cohesion and national values
21 May 2026IpsosDarren JonesTo introduce a People's Panel on Digital ID
21 May 2026Jasper Ostle, Sam Freedman, Jack Cottam, Max Fink, Dr Simon Kaye, Emma Norris, Michael DanesNick Thomas-SymondsWhitehall Reform Roundtable
21 May 2026Schomberg HouseRuth AndersonTrip to Northern Ireland in capacity as NIO Lords Spokesperson
21 May 2026Office of Identity and Cultural ExpressionRuth AndersonTrip to Northern Ireland in capacity as NIO Lords Spokesperson
20 May 2026FlippGenn, NSPCC, Molly Rose Foundation, 5Rights Foundation Internet Matters, UK Safe Internet Centre, Smartphone Free Childhood, ParentZone, Mumsnet, National Youth Agency, parents and young peopleSir Keir StarmerSocial Media Forum with key stakeholders to discuss the Online Safety Consultation on social media for young people
20 May 2026Trades Union Congress (TUC)Chris WardA discussion TUC and outsourced Workers to discuss public sector insourcing
20 May 2026Belfast Port, BelfastRuth AndersonTrip to Northern Ireland in capacity as NIO Lords Spokesperson
20 May 2026Fairtrade FoundationSatvir KaurIntroductory meeting to discuss impact economy
19 May 2026Ask the Boss, Divine Ox, Rawstone Consulting, Euro-matic, Aym, Duplikat, Nightball, Flock and Herd Butchery, Sweet Dough Things, Seneca, Laura Timm ConsultancySir Keir StarmerSmall Business Breakfast to discuss the introduction of the Small Business Protections Bill and what this means for small businesses
19 May 2026NFUNick Thomas-SymondsA joint meeting with Defra Secretary of State to discuss UK-EU SPS negotiations
19 May 2026Esmee Fairbairn FoundationSatvir KaurIntroductory meeting to discuss impact economy
19 May 2026Federation of Small BusinessesJames FrithRoundtable to discuss the Digital ID Programme
19 May 2026Scottish Civil Society StakeholdersJames FrithRoundtable to discuss the Digital ID Programme
18 May 2026Home Café and KitchenSir Keir StarmerDuring visit to discuss the challenges of owning a small business and the Small Business Protections Bill
18 May 2026Jo White, Lord John Mann, Carly Short, Craig Short, Brian Deane, Michael Thomas, Danny Murphy, V11 GroupDarren JonesTo discuss regulation of the financial sector
18 May 2026Sir Brian LangstaffNick Thomas-SymondsA meeting to discuss public inquiries
18 May 2026Achieve GoodSatvir KaurRoundtable to discuss the impact economy with CEOs and senior representatives of the Impact Economy Collective
17 May 2026Policy ConnectSatvir KaurDinner speech and discussion on Disability, Accessibility and the Impact
15 May 2026Mayor of London Sir Sadiq KhanSir Keir StarmerTo discuss devolution of power and funding to London
14 May 2026FGS GlobalJonathan ReynoldsRoundtable discussion on Government priorities in Parliament
13 May 2026Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor, The Sunday TimesBaroness Smith of BasildonSpoke at the Lobby event at the invitation of Caroline Wheeler.
12 May 2026Scottish Fishermen's FederationNick Thomas-SymondsA meeting to discuss UK-EU Relations, with a focus on fisheries
12 May 2026UPSNick Thomas-SymondsA joint meeting with the Secretary of State of Northern Ireland to discuss parcel movements into Northern Ireland
12 May 2026AICESNick Thomas-SymondsA joint meeting with the Secretary of State of Northern Ireland to discuss parcel movements into Northern Ireland
6 May 2026The Hillsborough Family Support Group, Hillsborough Law NowSir Keir StarmerTo discuss progress to introduce a Hillsborough Law to establish a legal duty of candour for public authorities
30 Apr 2026First responders of Hatzola Ambulance Service and Shomrim Neighbourhood WatchSir Keir StarmerTo hear about their experiences following the antisemitic Golders Green attack
30 Apr 2026USDAW and TUCDarren JonesTo discuss zero hours contracts
29 Apr 2026UK’s Impact Investing InstituteSatvir KaurIntroductory meeting to discuss impact economy
29 Apr 2026Prospect Trade UnionSatvir KaurIntroductory meeting with Prospect General Secretary
29 Apr 2026PCS Trade UnionSatvir KaurIntroductory meeting with PCS General Secretary
29 Apr 2026Achieve GoodSatvir KaurMeeting to discuss work of Office for Impact Economy
29 Apr 2026Dan Bloom, UK Political Editor, POLITICOJames FrithTo discuss the Digital ID Programme
28 Apr 2026FDA Trade UnionSatvir KaurIntroductory meeting with FDA General Secretary
27 Apr 2026Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW)Sir Keir StarmerAt USDAW conference to discuss issues relating to retail crime, the Employment Rights Act and the cost of living
27 Apr 2026System Shift and This DaySatvir KaurDinner to hosted by System Shift in partnership with This Day, Henry Smith Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund, and Collective Futures to discuss social leadership
27 Apr 2026AppleJames FrithTo discuss the Digital ID Programme
27 Apr 2026Pippa Crerar, Political Editor, The GuardianJonathan ReynoldsTo discuss Parliamentary Business
23 Apr 2026Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, Kenton United SynagogueSir Keir StarmerDuring visit to discuss the progress of measures to tackle antisemitism
23 Apr 2026J. P. Morgan UK business Leaders DinnerJonathan ReynoldsUK economy and businesses
22 Apr 2026NCVO, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Macmillan Cancer Support, Citizens Advice, The Children's Society, UK Community Foundations, Felix/Fareshare, Church Urban Fund, The Diana Award, NAVCA, Youth Leads UK, Act With Purpose, WCVOSir Keir StarmerInaugural Civil Society Roundtable to discuss building partnerships between governments and civil society organisations
22 Apr 2026NCVO, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Macmillan Cancer Support, Citizens Advice, The Children's Society, UK Community Foundations, Felix/Fareshare, Church Urban Fund, The Diana Award, NAVCA, Youth Leads UK, Act With Purpose, WCVOChris WardInaugural Civil Society Roundtable to discuss building partnerships between governments and civil society organisations
22 Apr 2026Windrush CommissionerJames FrithTo discuss the Digital ID Programme
22 Apr 2026National Cyber Advisory Board, Google Cloud, Plexal, Vodafone, Sophos, NVIDIA, Associated British Foods, Floral Energy Limited, NCC Group, Sage Group, Rolls Royce, Computacenter, GALLOS, Deloitte, JLADan JarvisMeeting to discuss the National Cyber Advisory Board's work and their contributions to the Government’s development of the National Cyber Action Plan.
22 Apr 2026Confederation of British Industry, Federation of Small Businesses, AAC Clyde Space, Scottish Renewables, BP, Prosper, Addleshaw Goddard LLP Scotland, Offshore Energies, The Scotch Whiskey Association, Partner Weir Group, Scottish Leather GroupDan JarvisMeeting to discuss the importance of Board engagement in cyber security.
21 Apr 2026Vice Lord Lieutenant of Greater London, Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, The British Museum, the Mayor of London, Martin Jennings, Yinka Shonibare, Karen Newman, Queen Elizabeth TrustSir Keir StarmerTo receive and discuss a presentation on recommendations for commemorations for the life of Queen Elizabeth II
21 Apr 2026Victoria Newton, Editor of The SunSir Keir StarmerTo discuss the PM's priorities and political plans
21 Apr 2026Better Hiring InstituteLord LeongMet with Keith Rosser from the Better Hiring Institute to discuss AI in recruitment following an introduction from Viscount Camrose.
20 Apr 2026Connected by Data, DemNext, Good Things Foundation, Lord Jim Knight, Crisis, Ipsos, Demos, Baroness Armstrong of Hill TopJames FrithMeeting with the Oversight Group of the People's Panel on Digital ID to discuss the People's Panel.
16 Apr 2026Google UK, X, TikTok, Snap, MetaSir Keir StarmerSocial media roundtable to identify steps taken by businesses in the light of the Government consultation on children's use of social media
16 Apr 2026Lord George RobertsonDarren JonesTo discuss the Defence Investment Plan
15 Apr 2026The Institute for TurnaroundLord LeongMet with Milly Camley (CEO) and Nicolette Strickland (Communications and Public Affairs Manager) from the IFT. Discussion on the work of the IFT and what they do to support UK businesses.
14 Apr 2026Rolls Royce, Octopus Energy, SSE Renewables, Centrica, VPI Power, Shell, Energy UK, Tennet, Urenco Netherlands, Heerema, Peterson, Royal Vopak, GasunieSir Keir StarmerBusiness and energy roundtable during inward visit of PM Jetten of the Netherlands to discuss collaboration between UK and Netherlands energy companies on energy security and clean power
14 Apr 2026ProspectDarren JonesTo discuss Civil Service reform
14 Apr 2026E3MSatvir KaurMeeting to discuss impact economy policy
13 Apr 2026Chery AutomobileSir Keir StarmerTo discuss Chery's market presence in the UK automotive sector
13 Apr 2026Haemophilia SocietyNick Thomas-SymondsTo discuss the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
13 Apr 2026Hepatitis C TrustNick Thomas-SymondsTo discuss the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
13 Apr 2026Terrence Higgins TrustNick Thomas-SymondsTo discuss the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
13 Apr 2026Tainted BloodNick Thomas-SymondsTo discuss the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
13 Apr 2026Stephen Phipson, Make UKJonathan ReynoldsGovernment priorities in Parliament

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