Press Releases

Cadet experience gives youngsters a clear advantage at work and further education, new study finds

Young people who join the cadets do better at school, have improved attendance and behaviour and are more likely to go to university, a new report has found.

Passenger experience put first in multimillion pound competition driving rail innovation

The First of a Kind competition boosts innovation on the railways, improving passenger experience through cutting-edge technology.

Charity regulator recovers almost £150k for public purse after discovering gold bullion 

The Charity Commission has banned trustees of The Saint George Educational Trust after a statutory inquiry found significant financial mismanagement. 

Defence Secretary meets family of the late Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya

The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, met family members of the late Agnes Wanjiru,to express his condolences.

New hydrogen power projects to boost growth

A new wave of hydrogen powered projects have been shortlisted today to help cut emissions and create thousands of jobs in the UK’s industrial heartlands.

Former NFU President and farmer Baroness Minette Batters appointed by Defra to lead Farm Profitability Review

Crossbench peer, Baroness Batters appointed by the Secretary of State to provide recommendations on farm profitability.

Cuts to red tape to make great British staycations cheaper

Consultation aims to cut costs of UK staycations for families and small businesses

CMA to boost consumer and business confidence as new consumer protection regime comes into force

CMA now able to act more swiftly and directly to protect UK consumers and foster a level playing field for businesses to invest and grow.

Government to listen, learn and deliver as consultation on transformational welfare reforms begins

Welfare reforms must be shaped by and for disabled people, the Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms said today [Monday 07 April], as the official consultation on the government’s proposals begins.

PM call with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 6 April 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney this evening.

PM call with international leaders: 6 April 2025

The Prime Minister spoke with international leaders including the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and leader of the German Christian Democratic Union party Friedrich Merz.

UK and US hit major milestone in development of hypersonic weapons

UK hypersonic research, which could see weapons travelling at several thousand miles per hour, has reached a landmark moment after successful completion of a major testing programme.

Government-branded merchandise and away days banned

Spending taxpayer money on unnecessary branded merchandise and staff ‘away days’ will be banned in the latest crackdown on wasteful spending across departments