Press Releases

Ditch single-use vapes as ban deadline looms

Shops encouraged to sell all remaining stock before 1 June 2025 deadline

Victims attend parole hearings to see offenders held to account

Victims can attend the parole hearings of their perpetrators from today (1 April) as part of the Government's Plan for Change.

Chancellor delivers security and national renewal for Wales

Chancellor vows to bring about “new era of security and national renewal” as she delivered a Spring Statement to kickstart economic growth.

Victim Observers – National roll-out on 1 April 2025

As of today, victim observation of oral hearings will be rolled out across all regions of England and Wales.

Payslip boost for millions as new minimum wage rates take effect

Over 3 million eligible workers set for a pay rise of up to £1,400 a year as new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates take effect.

£302m for further education colleges to fix dilapidated buildings

FE college groups across England will receive a share of £302 million to fix, maintain and improve their buildings under government’s Plan for Change.

Welsh workers set for pay rise with new National Minimum Wage

Up to 160,000 workers in Wales will receive a pay rise as the new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates take effect. 

Car industry settles competition law case

Car manufacturers and industry bodies have reached a settlement with the CMA after admitting to breaking competition law in relation to vehicle recycling, and related advertising claims.

New cyber laws to safeguard UK economy and secure long-term growth

The government sets out the scope and ambition of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the first time today.

1,000 British jobs supported by deal to bolster fleet of sub-hunting helicopters

The Royal Navy’s submarine-hunting Merlin helicopters will receive world-class maintenance under a £165 million contract extension, supporting 1,000 skilled UK jobs.

Over £20 million to help drones and flying taxis take to UK skies

We want the UK to have an advanced aviation ecosystem where everyone can benefit from new technology while tackling emissions.

PM meeting with President Stubb of Finland: 31 March 2025

The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Finland Alexander Stubb to Downing Street this afternoon.

Downing Street opens doors to Adolescence creators for vital discussion on protecting our children

The Prime Minister met with Adolescence creators, charities and young people to discuss the issues raised in the series during a meeting focused on rethinking adolescent safety today.

Government to build over 1,000 flood schemes across the country

Schemes supported as part of record £2.65 billion two-year investment to protect communities from flooding