Press Releases

Transport Secretary secures major rail supply deal to protect thousands of British Steel jobs

The contract will see British Steel supplying a minimum of 337,000 tonnes of long and short rail in the UK over the next 5 years.

UK turns the screw on Putin as allies unite behind Ukraine

The Prime Minister has ramped up economic pressure on Russia with a raft of new sanctions.

England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action

England faces 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 – and a further 1 billion litre a day deficit for wider economy.

Great British Energy lands deal to deliver offshore wind jobs

Britain's workers in industrial heartlands such as Teesside, Scotland, South Wales and East Anglia to benefit from a deal for the country’s industrial renewal.

British aerospace manufacturers to benefit from UK-US trade deal

British aerospace manufacturers to benefit from UK-US trade deal as further details announced

Crossbench Peerages June 2025

The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life.

£250m for green aerospace projects ahead of Industrial Strategy

UK aerospace will be boosted by more than £250m funding for cutting-edge aerospace tech projects to drive greener air travel, ahead of the Paris Air Show.

Government appoints Emma Jones CBE as new Small Business Commissioner to help tackle late payments

Government appoints new Small Business Commissioner as part of efforts to boost SMEs and tackle late payments

Over 500,000 homes to be built through new National Housing Bank

£16bn of new public investment will help build over 500,000 new homes, unlocking over £53bn of private investment, as part of the government’s Plan for Change 

Unprecedented boost for clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan

Millions will take part in clinical trials under the 10 Year Health Plan, which will speed up clinical research.

Export bar placed on £8 million Rubens work

A temporary export bar has been placed on an oil sketch, titled ​​Cimon Falling in love with Efigenia, by Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens

Frontline workers and local communities to play crucial role in delivery of Government missions

Three of the Government’s thematic campuses – key locations drawing together staff from different departments with different skills and expertise – will become testbeds of the Government’s missions.

Boosting British jobs and skills key for firms to win major infrastructure projects

Creating high quality British jobs and boosting skills in local communities will be key requirements for companies to win contracts for major infrastructure projects, under proposals to be consulted on. 

First major overhaul of medical device regulation comes into force across Great Britain

New Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) regulations have taken effect across Great Britain, requiring medical device manufacturers to proactively monitor the safety and performance of their products once on the market.

UK celebrates public service heroes in HM The King's Birthday Honours List 2025

Over 1,200 recipients are recognised across the UK

Employers recognised for their defence support with 2025 ERS Silver Awards

The Ministry of Defence is pleased to announce that 307 organisations have been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2025.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 15 June 2025

The Prime Minister met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 Summit this evening.