Press Releases

Regulator updates guidance to help charities open up opportunities for new trustees

The Charity Commission has refreshed its guidance on recruiting trustees (CC30).

Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry

New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and meet decarbonisation goals.

Great British Energy funding boost for Scottish communities

£4m Great British Energy funding scheme to target clean energy projects in Scottish communities.

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kuwait: Qudsi Rasheed

Mr Qudsi Rasheed OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to The State of Kuwait.

Serious concerns over use of £22 million triggers investigation by charity regulator

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory class inquiry into several charities and issued orders to temporarily restrict the issuing of cheques.

Cardiff set for UK Government jobs boost to drive growth

Cardiff has been named as one of 13 locations where more Civil Service jobs will be moved in a boost for the local economy.

Tens of thousands more patients receiving crucial scans quicker

More people were seen faster for scans including endoscopies, ultrasounds and MRIs.

Change of British High Commissioner to Fiji: Kanbar Hossein-Bor

Mr Kanbar Hossein-Bor has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Fiji.

TRA recommends quota caps on steel imports

The TRA has recommended that country-specific caps be imposed on certain categories of steel to help defend the UK's steel-production industry.

Dangerous sexual predator has sentence increased following intervention by Solicitor General

A dangerous predator who encouraged another man to rape and sexually assault a baby has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.

Child sex abusers sentences increased following intervention by Solicitor General

Three child sex abusers have had their sentences increased for historic offences after the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP intervened.

PM call with Taoiseach Martin of Ireland: 13 May 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the Taoiseach Micheál Martin this morning. 

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Poland: Dame Melinda Simmons

Dame Melinda Simmons DCMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Poland in succession to Ms Anna Clunes CMG OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dame Melinda will take up her appointment during August 2025.

Pension schemes back British growth

Mansion House Accord unlocks up to £50 billion investment for the economy, with first commitments to invest in the UK.

New tech to make rail replacement travel more accessible

Four innovative projects set to share £800,000 to improve accessible information for passengers using rail replacement coaches.

Community radio gets vital government funding boost

Community radio stations across the UK are to benefit from a £600,000 funding uplift this year to help them thrive and keep providing a vital platform for local voices.

Crackdown on those who assist in self-harm

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, new measures in the Crime and Policing Bill will protect vulnerable people who are encouraged or assisted to self-harm

Parents of teens reminded to extend Child Benefit claim online

Parents of 16 to 19 year olds can go online to extend their Child Benefit claim to guarantee payments in September.