Press Releases

Jobs boost as UK and Kenya bolster economic and security partnership

The UK and Kenya have agreed new deals to bolster the economic and security partnership between the 2 countries.

Regulatory Innovation Office to help streamline regulation, helping UK’s world-leading fintech sector

Regulatory Innovation Office to partner with Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum to cut red tape, and support fintech innovation, fuelling government plan for Plan for Change.

Landmark Review of Parental Leave Launched

Government launches a full review of parental leave and pay, to better support working families and help children get the best start in life

Roadmap unveiled to boost rights for half of all UK workers and provide certainty to employers

Government publishes the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for measures in the Bill coming into effect.

Countdown to Euro 2025 as government gives advice to travelling fans

Ahead of Euro 2025 kicking off tomorrow, the Foreign Office is providing fans with the information and advice they need for a safe and enjoyable tournament.

Launch of new body to harness innovative tech for the UK's Armed Forces

Innovative technology will reach the hands of military personnel faster, as the work of the new UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) organisation kicks off today with its formal establishment.

UK Introduces New Trade Measures to Support Steel Sector

UK strengthens steel safeguard measures

Homeowners could save hundreds on energy bills from solar drive

Homeowners could save around £500 from the government’s drive for solar power on rooftops.

Major boost to cut agricultural pollution

Funding for Environment Agency farm inspections is doubling as part of a wider drive to help farmers slash agricultural pollution.

Mum and best friend of rip current victim Joe Abbess share their grief and safety hopes

The mother and best friend of a much-loved teenager who drowned in a fierce rip current at Bournemouth beach more than two years ago have spoken up to help people enjoy the coast safely this summer.

London gang members’ sentences increased for gun offences

Two members of a London gang have had their sentences increased following a referral by the Solicitor General.    

Over 4,000 school-based childcare places this September

Nearly 200 school-based nurseries planning to open this September, with next wave of rollout - backed by almost £370 million - to launch in the Autumn.

Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant for Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale: 30 June 2025

The King has been pleased to appoint Mr John Jeffrey JP, DL as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale.

Cabinet Secretary visits landmark mine water heat scheme

Welsh Minister Rebecca Evans opens Wales' first commercial mine water heat scheme in Ammanford, showcasing low-carbon energy from former coal mines.

UK-US trade deal kicks into gear: immediate tariff cuts for UK auto and aerospace sectors

The UK-US trade deal has today come into force, slashing US export tariffs for the UK's automotive and aerospace sectors.