Press Releases

Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25 million to bolster UK’s green transport revolution and drive growth

Northern Ireland based bus manufacturer pledges £25 million to expand its R&D capabilities

Clinical Trials regulations signed into law

12-month roll-out begins today for the biggest regulatory shake up of clinical trials in 20 years

Government extends ban on personal meat imports to protect farmers from foot and mouth

Ban on personal imports of meat and dairy products extended to cover all EU countries to safeguard the UK food system and farmers against foot and mouth disease

£450M surge of military support to boost Ukraine's Armed Forces as UK and Germany chair meeting of 50 nations

Package will support UK jobs and growth, with equipment and repair contracts connecting UK companies with Ukrainian industry

PM call with Prime Minister Ishiba of Japan: 10 April 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba this morning.

Extension of appointment to Independent Reporting Commission

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announces the extension of appointment to Independent Reporting Commission

UK sanctions Georgian officials responsible for allowing brutal police violence

UK sanctions four Georgian officials, including Georgia’s General Prosecutor, as part of latest action against serious human rights violations.

UK and France convene first Defence Ministers' Ukraine Coalition of the Willing meeting

UK and France convene defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels to progress planning to support a lasting peace in Ukraine

New British Army robotic mine plough aims to better shield soldiers from danger

British soldiers are to be better shielded from danger as a new high-tech, remote-controlled mine plough system is put through its paces.

CMA receives proposals which may address competition concerns in oil services deal

CMA considers that undertakings offered by oilfield services provider Schlumberger (SLB) could resolve competition concerns in the UK relating to its acquisition of ChampionX, a global provider of chemical solutions, oilfield services and equipment.

SIA grants funds to preventing violence against women and girls

The SIA has awarded its grant for good causes to 3 organisations preventing violence against women and girls.

First-ever MHRA analysis of UK clinical trial applications finds new opportunities to drive medical breakthroughs for patients

New analysis of the current clinical trial landscape in the UK shows clear opportunities to shape the future of medical research and patient care.

RSH warns of risks with lease-based provision of specialised supported housing

The Regulator of Social Housing has today published a report on the fundamental issues with some leased-based provision of specialised supported housing.

Nikhil Rathi reappointed as Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the reappointment of Nikhil Rathi as Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a second five-year term until September 2030.