Press Releases

New data points to growing social and economic impact of charity sector amidst challenging financial environment.

New insights from sector data suggest that charities have been able to direct additional resources to delivering their aims, amidst a tightening financial squeeze.

Barrier to social housing now lifted for vulnerable people

New changes to remove a local connection requirement for young care leavers and domestic abuse survivors comes into effect today.

New action to tackle illegal and exploitative children’s homes

Up to 200 places will be created for vulnerable children in council-run high-quality children’s homes with £53 million

New Coalition of the Willing headquarters as leaders step up support for Ukraine's immediate fight

The Coalition of the Willing will have a new permanent headquarters in Paris, with plans in place for a future coordination cell in Kyiv, as command structures for the future reassurance force are finalised.

Government sets out reforms to create a fair, secure, affordable and efficient electricity system

Government confirms reforms to the national pricing electricity market that will create a fairer, cheaper, more secure, and more efficient energy system.

Don’t let the heatwave affect your medicines: Three important tips from the MHRA

Essential advice on protecting your medicines during extreme heat and staying safe this summer.

UK and France partner on navigation systems to protect critical infrastructure from hostile threats

UK and French researchers join up to shield critical infrastructure, including power supplies and emergency services, with more resilient navigation and timing systems. 

Millions of households to be given income boost as Bill progresses through Parliament

Nearly 4 million households will see an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725 cash as a Bill to overhaul the welfare system completes the next stage of its passage through Parliament.

Work begins at state-of-the-art weather centre headquarters

Construction has begun on the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, marked by a breaking ground ceremony on Wednesday 9 July.

PM meeting with President Macron of France: 9 July 2025

The Prime Minister met the French President Emmanuel Macron in Downing Street.

Skip company to pay over £48,000 for operating illegal waste site

A Birmingham skip hire company must pay financial penalties of more than £48,000 after the Environment Agency brought a prosecution for operating illegally.

UK secures £7.5 billion Japanese investment in key growth sectors

The government has unlocked £7.5 billion of investment into key growth sectors as the Minister for Investment signed a new deal with the Sumitomo Corporation in Tokyo.

RSH downgrades Sustain to V3

The Regulator of Social Housing has downgraded Sustain (UK) Ltd to V3 meaning that the landlord does not meet the financial viability requirements and there are issues of serious regulatory concern.

Affordable housing set to benefit from £100 million following CMA probe

Consultation underway on payment by housebuilders and changes to how they handle sensitive information to address CMA’s concerns.