Press Releases

"New partnership" between defence and private sector set to boost UK defence sector

Major venture capitalists from across Europe can help unlock billions of pounds of private investment into UK technology and defence firms, as part of a “new partnership” between defence and private investors, the Defence Secretary has said today. 

Boost to British business in the USA as top UK legal firms travel stateside

Justice Minister Sarah Sackman has joined home-grown lawtech firms in Chicago this week to showcase how the UK legal sector is putting AI at the front and centre of its services.

Campaign to tackle dirty money steps up with new sanctions

UK sanctions corrupt actors undermining democratic governments in Foreign Secretary's latest steps to crack down on corruption and illicit finance.

Government unlocks £10 billion private investment into the UK

The Minister for Investment has signed a new partnership with Singaporean bank OCBC, which will help unlock £10 billion of investment into key priority sectors in the UK.

Homes England and Octopus Real Estate launch £150 million Greener Homes Alliance phase 2

The renewed alliance will reinforce a responsibility to support small and medium-sized (SME) housebuilders, while encouraging greener building practices.

UK to tackle Western Balkan migrant transit routes and serious organised crime with closer ties in the region

Foreign Secretary David Lammy travels to Kosovo and Serbia to strengthen cooperation on tackling irregular migration and serious organised crime.

Contract awarded for final construction phase of government hub

Construction of a new government office in Manchester City Centre is entering its final phase with the appointment of Wates to conduct the Category B fit-out

Almost two million people on Universal Credit not supported to look for work

Number of people receiving the highest level of support across UC and other benefits increasing 50% since the start of the pandemic, rising above projections.

Regulatory fees for British chemicals sector slashed

New legislation to cut UK REACH costs for chemical businesses comes into force as part of Government’s Plan for Change

Government to introduce legislation to block new sentencing guidelines

The government will introduce new legislation to stop Sentencing Council's guidelines coming into effect

Child Benefit boost for millions of families

Child Benefit payments set to increase from 7 April

UK seafood makes a splash in Vietnam in major export boost

Vietnam grants market access for British live seafood products, opening new opportunities for growth and trade.

Workers in Northern Ireland set for pay rise with new National Minimum Wage rates

The new rates come into effect from today (Tuesday, 1 April)

Lawrence Tallon begins role as new MHRA CEO

Lawrence Tallon today (1 April 2025) begins his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).