Press Releases

Tax gap estimated at 5.3%

The estimated tax gap for the 2023 to 2024 tax year is £46.8 billion.

New Chair of The Pensions Ombudsman appointed

Deborah Evans is today [19 June] confirmed as the new Chair of The Pensions Ombudsman.

Millions more families to get £150 off energy bills this winter

The Warm Home Discount will be expanded meaning 6 million households will receive £150 off their energy bills this winter.

1,500 jobs created at UK nuclear weapons headquarters as sector boasts above average wages

Thousands of high-skilled jobs and hundreds of apprenticeships have been created to help keep the United Kingdom protected around the clock, with newly published figures highlighting the economic benefits of the defence nuclear industry.

CMA launches review of civil engineering for roads and railways

Market study will assess how the civil engineering sector operates to improve the design, planning and delivery of key infrastructure.

Care for those with learning disabilities or autistic people

New guidance published today will provide a boost in the quality of care for people with a learning disability or autistic people.

PM meeting with Prime Minister of Bahrain: 19 June 2025

The Prime Minister welcomed His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain to Downing Street today.

Sexual predator has prison sentence increased

A sexual predator who posed as a 12-year-old to obtain explicit photos from children has sentence increased following the Solicitor General’s intervention. 

ECHR “must evolve” to restore public confidence in rule of law, says Lord Chancellor

The European Convention of Human Rights “must evolve” to restore public confidence in the rule of law, the Lord Chancellor told European ambassadors in a speech today (Wednesday 18 June).

Construction director sentenced after failing to explain almost £500,000 worth of transfers out of company account

Suspended sentence for director who did not deliver accounting records to the liquidator

Welfare bill will protect the most vulnerable and help households with income boost

Additional protections for millions of vulnerable people on benefits are set to be written into law, under new measures being introduced to Parliament today [18 June 2025].

Joint UK-Cayman Islands Statement

Joint statement from Minister of State for the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty and Cayman Islands Premier André Ebanks, following a meeting in London on 17 June 2025

Fast, Expert and Open – how the MHRA is poised to become a global leader in risk-proportionate regulation

New MHRA CEO puts safety, accelerated access and innovation at the centre of agency’s refreshed strategic direction.

Convicted security boss loses hidden assets in court confiscation

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has used the Proceeds of Crime Act to seize over £44,500 after financial investigation revealed previously unknown assets.

Lesley Cowley OBE appointed as Chair of Building Digital UK

Lesley Cowley OBE has been appointed by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle to chair Building Digital UK (BDUK).