Press Releases

Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines

The 2 million vulnerable people who rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help have today been urged to get in touch with their landline providers so companies can provide additional support for them during the switch to digital landlines.

Redesigned flight paths to deliver quicker, quieter flights and boost growth

Modernising our airspace will help to reduce pollution from flying and help pave the way for new technologies like flying taxis.

Major £5 billion technology investment accelerates UK defence innovation in a European first

More than £4 billion drive towards autonomous systems to shape UK military future and boost export potential, supporting the Plan for Change

Nearly £1 billion for NHS frontline after agency spend crackdown

Government crackdown on rip-off temporary staffing agencies delivers unprecedented savings, as NHS trusts are urged to eradicate agency spending altogether.

Prime Minister hails trade deal successes for Scotland

From the Highlands to the Borders, Scottish people are set to benefit from the UK’s landmark trade deals with India, US and EU announced in recent weeks.

Landmark government trial shows AI could save civil servants nearly 2 weeks a year

More than 20,000 civil servants took part in a government-led trial using generative AI to support their daily work – with early results showing time savings equivalent to nearly 2 working weeks per person, per year.

Forgotten assets to help families and young people thrive

First ever Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy unlocks £440 million funding

Failed Covid contracts cost British taxpayer £1.4 billion

New report commissioned by Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, reveals multibillion price British taxpayers paid for reckless handling of Covid contracts

New UK-Moroccan partnerships to grow UK economy

Foreign Secretary in Morocco to forge new business opportunities

UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review

The UK will build up to a dozen new attack submarines to keep Britain safe.