Press Releases

South Yorkshire kicks off £125 million plans to get Britain back to health and work

Liz Kendall visits Barnsley to unveil first of nine ‘trailblazers’ which will get people back to health and back to work, supported by £18m of £125m investment

Government calls ‘last orders’ on red tape choking pubs, clubs, and restaurants in major boost to the British night out

Outside dining and later opening hours on the menu as government backs British pubs, clubs and restaurants with moves to slash burdensome red tape in the hospitality sector.

Government consents Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm

The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm off the Sussex coast has been consented, securing 1.2 GW of clean, secure, homegrown power for British families.

UK assistance reaches 15,000 people after Myanmar earthquake, with further £10 million pledged

The UK is now providing up to £25 million for vital humanitarian assistance in Myanmar.

Appointment of Oli de Botton as the PM’s Expert Adviser on Education and Skills

Oli de Botton has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s Expert Adviser on Education and Skills. 

SIA welcomes news that Martyn’s Law has received Royal Assent

The SIA welcomes the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – Martyn’s Law – receiving Royal Assent.

UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs

Government begins process seeking business views on response to US tariffs

Government Legal Department Celebrates Ten Years of Excellence

GLD celebrates ten years of providing outstanding legal service to help the government govern well, within the rule of law.

Major reforms to environmental regulation to boost growth and protect nature

Government reforms will streamline and modernise regulation to unlock growth, deliver 1.5 million homes and do more for nature under the Plan for Change

UK global leadership in maritime training to support safer, cleaner seas

A project led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to modernise seafarer training in the UK is on its way to being accepted as part of the gold standard for safer and greener shipping around the world.

Andrew Duff's term on UK Government Investments Board extended for 12 months

HM Treasury has today (3 April) announced the extension of Andrew Duff’s term as Senior Independent Director on the UK Government Investments (UKGI) Board for 12 months, from July 2025 to July 2026.  

Regulators urge donors to support registered charities to help earthquake efforts in Myanmar

The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator offer advice on giving safely when looking to support the international aid effort.

Scottish Secretary focusses on jobs and investment in USA visit

US investors invited to Edinburgh for a Global Investment Summit to help boost jobs and investment, putting more money back in people’s pockets.