Press Releases

Competition watchdog gets green light for growth in latest move to back business

Businesses and consumers will benefit from new growth-focused Strategic Steer set for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in the latest step of the government’s agenda to reform regulation to drive growth as part of the plan for change.

Bathing water season in England begins as applications re-open

The Environment Agency will be testing water quality more than 7000 times during the season

UK to clamp down on criminal networks in Western Balkans as the Prime Minister travels to Albania

The UK will step up efforts to break the crime web fuelling illegal migration across the Western Balkans on a historic visit to the region by the Prime Minister. 

UK reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping operations as Minister announces new funding for programmes

More than 250 personnel from the UK Armed Forces are deployed to locations such as Cyprus and Somalia, working to reduce the threat of violence

Pension Scheme reforms to boost benefits and tackle inequality

Changes will mean more money in the pockets of hard-working people when they reach retirement, delivering on government’s Plan for Change

Great British Energy legislation passes through Parliament

Landmark bill passes in Parliament as Great British Energy takes another major step forward.

NHS leaders face both ‘carrot and stick’ in new performance drive

NHS leaders will face new performance-based pay system with bonuses for improved patient care and penalties for failing trust executives.

Media law reforms to boost press sustainability and protect independence

People’s access to independent and accurate news will be better protected under updated government rules, which will modernise powers around media mergers while supporting investment and growth.

Government goes further and faster to boost capital markets by delivering PISCES

Capital markets are set to be boosted, as part of this government's Plan for Change.

UK at heart of NATO talks on strengthening Euro-Atlantic security and support for Ukraine

NATO Allies are in Turkey to underline the Alliance's support for Ukraine and commitment to a secure and stable Euro-Atlantic.

Improved PE and sport for more than 240,000 pupils with SEND

Government launches Inclusion 2028 programme which will improve access to PE and school sports for pupils with SEND.

Insolvency Service to take on the work of the National Investigation Service

Move will see transfer of casework relating to COVID-19 loan fraud

Final Government response to the Infected Blood Inquiry

The government publishes its final response to the Infected Blood Inquiry’s May 2024 report.

Thousands of Civil Service roles moved out of London in latest reform to the state

Civil servant roles, including senior leadership, will be relocated to 13 locations across the UK to develop and deliver policy closer to communities

Swindon Borough Council fails to meet RSH’s consumer standards

The Regulator of Social Housing has today issued five new regulatory judgements.

Government-built “Humphrey” AI tool reviews responses to consultation for first time, in bid to save millions

A government-developed AI tool has been used for the first time to review public responses to a consultation – helping save time and improve efficiency.