Press Releases

Report 05/2025: Passenger train collision with a road vehicle at Redcar level crossing

RAIB has today released its report into a passenger train collision with a road vehicle at Redcar level crossing, Redcar and Cleveland, 1 May 2024.

NATO must be ‘stronger, fairer, and more lethal’ Foreign Secretary to say

UK to highlight ironclad support for Alliance and push Allies to increase defence spending.

Government kickstarts £100 million fusion investment

A first of its kind partnership between the government and private sector could see over £100 million invested into the UK’s growing fusion energy industry.

Half a million appointments and operations saved by ending resident doctor strikes

Ending doctor strikes saved 500,000 appointments and operations, and cut waiting lists by 193,000.

Industry leaders launch new hospitality sector hiring toolkit

Safeguarding industry experts have collaborated to launch an industry best practice 'Better Hiring Toolkit' for the hospitality sector.

London Luton Airport Expansion development consent decision announced

The London Luton Airport Expansion application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.

RAF to protect European skies on NATO’S eastern flank

UK jets will protect the skies of NATO’s eastern flank once again, working for the first time with Sweden to protect Polish airspace.

New fund to tackle hatred against Muslims

The new Combatting Hatred Against Muslims Fund will provide funding to monitor incidents of anti-Muslim hate and for support for victims.

Poultry Meat Marketing Regulations to be amended to support industry through bird flu outbreaks

Poultry meat marketing regulations amended

Transforming Humberhead nature reserve with ‘snow of summer’

12,000 plugs of cotton grass have been planted at Humberhead National Nature Reserve (NNR) marking a key step in restoring the peatlands.

Local heritage to be protected with £20 million of funding

Support to boost people’s access to local heritage, delivering government’s Plan for Change to increase opportunities for all

Parents to save thousands through school-based nursery places

300 new school-based nurseries approved in first round of funding, delivering on manifesto pledge with massive boost to early education.

Landmark Taiwan offshore wind deal receives UK backing, unlocking £55 million in contracts for British exporters

UK Export Finance has guaranteed £184 million in financing for one of Taiwan’s largest offshore wind projects.