Press Releases

Legal aid consultation launches to deliver justice for victims

Thousands of victims across England and Wales stand to benefit as the Government launches a major consultation on criminal legal aid today (9 May).

University spinouts to grow industries of the future with new government backing

Public sector is being primed to bring innovative ideas out of government labs and onto the market with £30 million backing and new guidance.

Red tape slashed to get more teachers into classrooms

Government announces cut to the duration of apprenticeships, opening up more training opportunities to get thousands of more teachers into the classroom.

Transport Secretary forges landmark deal to progress new Swiss rail link

Direct rail link between UK and Switzerland could boost tourism and grow our economy, while offering a greener option for passengers.

More consistent support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse

New guidance sets out how workers can best support survivors of domestic and sexual abuse   

Another boost for British car industry as £1 billion secured for new Sunderland gigafactory

New state-of-the-art gigafactory ignites growth in industrial heartlands, supporting 1,000 jobs and powering up 100,000 electric vehicles a year

European leaders set to travel to Kyiv as the US, France, Germany, Poland and the UK call for 30-day ceasefire

The leaders of France, Germany, Poland and the UK will be in Kyiv tomorrow as calls intensify for Russia to agree a ceasefire and come to the negotiating table.

UK and international partners confirm support for Special Tribunal on Crime of Aggression as Foreign Secretary visits Lviv

Foreign Secretary David Lammy will visit Lviv today in joint show of support for Ukraine, as the UK announces sanctions on 100 ships in the Russian shadow fleet.

Prime Minister to announce largest ever sanctions package targeting shadow fleet as UK ramps up pressure on Russia

Russia’s shadow fleet will be hit with the largest ever sanctions package today, ramping up pressure on Putin and protecting UK and European critical national infrastructure.

VE Day boost for veterans’ healthcare

Government announces £1.8 million investment to transform NHS care for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

Landmark economic deal with United States saves thousands of jobs for British car makers and steel industry

Thousands of jobs have been saved as the Prime Minister secured a first-of-a-kind trade agreement with the US.

Door supervisor convicted after working with a suspended licence

A man has been convicted for working at a Cambridgeshire venue with a suspended Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.

UK and Norway accelerate clean energy opportunities

British workers and businesses will benefit from more investment in the UK’s clean energy future, with a new partnership signed with Norway.

Advanced tech boosts fight against animal and plant disease

£10 million in new Government funding for surveillance programme will further strengthen the country’s biosecurity to protect animals, plants, people and trade.

Sentence increase for child groomer following intervention by Solicitor General

A man who groomed and sexually abused a child has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.