Press Releases

Scotland's Rural Regions Get Major Mobile Connectivity Boost

Thirteen upgraded masts to transform rural connectivity across the Scottish countryside

Huge mobile signal boost across UK countryside now covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches

Tourists and hikers exploring the UK’s most renowned beauty spots and national parks can now benefit from a huge boost in mobile coverage, helping them plan routes and receive live weather updates for safer outdoor adventures. 

Public urged to report suspected waste crime as new heatmaps published

New maps published showing nearly 17,000 reports of waste crime across England in 2023 and 2024, demonstrating offending is rife

Government backs SME builders to get Britain building

Smaller housebuilders to benefit simpler rules with new reforms across land, regulation and finance.

Ministers appoint Nigel Railton as permanent Post Office Chair

Nigel Railton confirmed as permanent Chair of Post Office Limited following his appointment as Interim Chair in May last year.

IMF concludes annual Mission to assess UK economy – upgrading UK growth and endorsing fiscal strategy.

IMF upgraded the UK’s growth forecast for 2025 to 1.2%, saying that “an economic recovery is underway”. 

Controlling boyfriend’s suspended sentence overturned

A man who violently abused and coercively controlled his partner has had his suspended sentence quashed following an intervention by the Attorney General. 

Eel travel around Somerset made easier

Natural England teams up with Parrett Internal Drainage Board to ease eel travel around the Somerset wetlands ditch network with a dozen new passes.

Largest ever UK defence AI trial conducted across land, sea and air

Sailors and air crews are set to benefit from new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities following the UK's largest ever multi-domain AI trial, bringing together land, sea and air equipment.

UK announces new action to detect hostile state activity using AI, on visit to the Arctic

The UK is stepping up its efforts to safeguard national security by leveraging AI to detect hostile state activity in the Arctic.

Carer who sexually abused disabled child has sentence increased

A carer who sexually abused a disabled child in his care has had his sentence more than doubled increased following an intervention by Solicitor General.

London man convicted of possession of two forged SIA licences

A man found in possession of 2 forged SIA licences has pleaded guilty to fraud and been ordered to pay £2,600 in fines and costs.

Next generation of builders and carers set to rebuild Britain

Government announces radical skills reforms giving young people opportunity to develop skills in priority areas for the country.

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Helena Owen

Helena Owen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chad.