Press Releases

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference takes place at Hillsborough Castle

The conference is due to take place today, Thursday 24 April

National roadshow kicks off to get businesses exporting and grow the economy

SMEs from across the UK will benefit from new government support to match them up with international buyers and markets.

Prime Minister launches major boost for UK clean energy industry

Prime Minister brings forward £300 million for Great British Energy to invest in offshore wind supply chains ahead of the Future of Energy Security summit.

Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 24 April 2025

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement following reports of violence in and around El Fasher, Sudan.

Government launches call for evidence on men’s health 

Call for evidence will inform England’s first ever men’s health strategy to tackle the life expectancy gap.

UK bolsters support for Syrian people by amending Syria sanctions

Updates to UK Syria sanctions regulations will help the people of Syria rebuild their country and economy following the fall of Assad

SFO sets out route for businesses to avoid prosecution

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today launched new guidance for corporates about self-reporting, co-operation and Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs).

£1,000 retirement savings boost from plans to bring together small pension pots

Millions of Brits will find it easier to track their pension savings with the creation of a small pensions pot consolidator, in reforms unveiled by the pensions minister today (Thursday 24 April).

Major carbon capture project to deliver jobs and growth

Thousands of jobs created as major carbon capture and storage network is ready for construction – boosting energy security and the government's Plan for Change.

Chancellor unveils plans to maintain level playing field for British business

British businesses will be supported to trade freely as the Chancellor chooses to act on practices that undercut fair trade, such as the dumping of cheap goods into the UK.

MHRA approves first UK treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia, omaveloxolone

As with all products, we will keep its safety under close review.

Environment Agency clampdown on illegal use of cast nets

A 42-year-old man was caught red-handed by Environment Agency officers when he attempted to use a cast net without permission on a canal in South Yorkshire.

Planning reforms to slash a year off infrastructure delivery

Clean energy projects, reservoirs, railway lines, and other major infrastructure to be built faster, under changes to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of New Zealand

This Joint Statement follows the meeting of the United Kingdom and New Zealand Prime Ministers in London on 22 April 2025.

Lord Collins of Highbury, UK Minister for Africa visits Uganda

Lord Collins of Highbury visited Uganda on 3 and 4 April to reinforce the UK's commitment to sustainable development and mutual economic growth.

Reeves: I will always act to defend British interests

Chancellor Rachel Reeves travels to Washington DC for her first spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).