Press Releases

Pre-loved tech will help to bridge digital divide under new government charter 

Organisations can sign up to the IT Reuse for Good charter on GOV.UK and then work with their chosen charity partner to distribute devices.

Side hustlers urged to get tax returns sorted now

HMRC is encouraging anyone with a side hustle to check if they need to complete a Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year.

New Trade Strategy to protect and boost British business

The strategy will make the UK the most connected nation in the world while protecting vital industries from global threats and backing businesses to thrive.

UK to provide hundreds of air defence missiles for Ukraine with money from sanctioned Russian assets

The UK will boost Ukraine’s air defence with 350 missiles using funds from seized Russian assets, helping to protect Ukrainians from Putin’s attacks.

Plans for UK to become sustainable finance capital of the world

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband outlines plans to support banks and large companies in developing climate transition plans.

UK partners with Gavi to help save up to 8 million lives by 2030

New UK support will see millions of children vaccinated against some of the world’s deadliest diseases, Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced today at Gavi’s global summit in Brussels.

Landmark plan to rebuild NHS in working-class communities

The 10 Year Health Plan will set out how the government plans to tackle inequalities in people’s health through fundamental reforms to our health system.

PM meeting with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 24 June 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the NATO Summit in The Hague this evening.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Schoof of the Netherlands: 24 June 2025

The Prime Minister met Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague today. 

Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 24 June 2025: joint statement

The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 16th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights.

New joint Defence / NHS healthcare centre to open in Yorkshire

New multi-million pound joint Defence / NHS healthcare centre to open in 2026. The facility will treat up to 1,000 military personnel, families and civilian patients daily.

Industrial Strategy to provide over £150m to reinforce UK as services superpower

The Industrial Strategy will invest over £150 million in five transformative AI and technology programmes to help UK Professional and Business Services.

Royal step around the Isle of Sheppey

Newly-opened 28-mile walking route in north Kent is part of the 2,700-mile King Charles III England Coast Path. Trail covers wildlife haven and historical sites

UKEF unveils new strategic financing for industrial growth

Up to £13 billion of direct lending will be used to help boost British exports across key industrial sectors as part of new growth measures spearheaded by UK Export Finance (UKEF).

Somerset pig farmer counts the cost of slurry pollution

Pig slurry overflowed from the store, got into surface water drains and then the stream.

David Mitchell convicted for covering road with potatoes and silt

Huge loss of soil from potato field costs farmer over £40,000 for polluting river, with potatoes and silt escaping into the road.

Prime Delivery For Britain: PM Hails £40 Billion Amazon Investment Set To Create Thousands Of Jobs

Prime Minister welcomes a £40bn investment plan by Amazon over the next three years in show of confidence following Industrial Strategy launch.

CMA takes first steps to improve competition in search services in the UK

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is today proposing to designate Google with 'strategic market status' (SMS) in general search and search advertising.