Press Releases

Council tax shake-up to deliver fairer billing and support

Changes to the administration of council tax will make life easier for working people

£750,000 to break down barriers and get more young people into aviation jobs

Organisations have until 12 September 2025 to apply for the latest Reach for the Sky Challenge fund.

UK-Bahrain agree £2bn investment partnership in huge boost for UK economy

The UK and Bahrain have signed a partnership agreement which will deliver £2 billion of investment into key growth sectors in a huge boost to the economy.

Fairer funding for councils across the country in major reform

An overhaul of the outdated and complex council system will bring fairer funding, more stability and improve lives of people across the country  

Game changer for the nation

£900 million investment in major sporting events and grassroots sport.

Appointment of Sir Richard Moore as the Chair of the Kennedy Memorial Trust

The Prime Minister has appointed Sir Richard Moore to be the next Chair of the Kennedy Memorial Trust.

Delivering an energy market that works for consumers

New proposals announced to expand automatic compensation schemes when things go wrong.

Government steps in to protect consumers with old energy meters

A widespread switch-off of Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters will not happen on 30 June.

Brand Scotland takes centre stage at Royal Highland Show

Scottish Secretary to bang the drum for Scotland's iconic food, drink, agriculture and farming sectors at the Edinburgh event

Prime Minister meets with Lionesses ahead of the Euros to announce a new approach to school sport

Today the Prime Minister met with the Lionesses as they prepare to defend England's title at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 football competition next month. 

Oaklands Farm Solar Park development consent decision announced

The Oaklands Farm Solar Park application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Rapist who filmed assault has sentence increased

A man who raped a woman and shared a video of his assault with other people has had his sentence increased, following intervention by the Solicitor General.

New data laws will make life easier for British people, cutting life admin, easing traffic and speeding up roadworks

British people will benefit from new laws which will make their day-to-day lives easier – from slashing grocery bills and cutting traffic jams to speeding up NHS diagnoses – as the government delivers on manifesto commitments.

New guidance issued for environmental impact assessments

Guidance offers greater clarity to offshore oil and gas developers.

Logistics deal cleared with remedies to help keep supermarket warehousing costs low

CMA has cleared GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton following the business’s offer to sell Wincanton’s dedicated grocery warehousing business.

New law to ensure fairness for all in court

Sentencing guidelines which risked differential treatment for different races and religions blocked as Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Act receives Royal Assent

Overcrowded jails fuel prisoner violence

Violence is rife in overcrowded, unsafe prisons, with offenders nearly twenty per cent more likely to be involved in assaults in too full jails, new research published today (19 June) reveals.

Compensation for Post Office Capture victims

Postmasters who suffered financial shortfalls due to the Capture software today have certainty about the structure, scope and eligibility criteria for redress.

Vulnerable people given greater access to social housing

New changes to remove local connection rules for young care leavers and victims of domestic abuse to access social housing.

First ever Entrepreneurship Advisor appointed to the Treasury

Alex Depledge MBE appointed by the Chancellor as first ever Entrepreneurship Advisor appointed to Treasury to address barriers for high growth businesses.

New drainage standards tackle pollution in England’s communities 

Developers encouraged to reduce pollution, protect communities from flooding and benefit nature as part of government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes.