Press Releases

Regulator highly critical of charity that shared video supporting Hamas

The Charity Commission has found misconduct and / or mismanagement by trustees in the administration of the Al-Manar Centre Trust and issued the charity with an Order requiring it to take action on its social media use. 

Boost for GP practices to help people back to work

A new pilot programme will support people with health conditions back into employment and ease pressure on doctors.

Over £1bn in investment deals as UK-France launch new Industrial Strategy Partnership

The UK and France have launched a new Industrial Strategy Partnership following a successful UK-France Summit, where over £1 billion worth of investment deals into the UK have been confirmed.

UK’s best AI engineers can apply now to build tech for public services in $1 million fellowship

The UK government, backed by a $1 million Meta grant to the Alan Turing Institute, is launching a 12-month Open-Source AI Fellowship to bring top AI experts into government to build open-source AI tools that improve public services, boost productivity, and support national security.

Lancaster House 2.0: Declaration on Modernising UK-French Defence and Security Cooperation

Declaration on Modernising UK-French Defence and Security Cooperation.

Northwood Declaration: 10 July 2025 (UK-France joint nuclear statement)

Statement by the United Kingdom and the French Republic on Nuclear Policy and Cooperation - July 2025.

UK-France Leaders Declaration

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the French Republic met today in Downing Street for the 37th UK-France Summit.

Update on Bradford-on-Avon flood alleviation scheme

The Environment Agency, Wiltshire Council and Bradford-on-Avon Town Council will focus on strengthening community-level flood resilience.

Boost for British consumers and Developing Countries

Boost for British consumers and Developing Countries as UK launches new trade measures

Statement of the Coalition of the Willing meeting by the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine: 10 July 2025

Today the leaders of member states and international organisations of the Coalition of the Willing gathered in London, Rome and virtually to discuss strengthening support to Ukraine and further pressure on Russia.

Kent farmers in innovative Chalk to Coast project

Farmer-led initiative to create vital nature network across Kent's diverse landscapes. Project contributes to government's Nature Recovery Network commitment

Government seeks new BSL Advisory Board members to break down barriers to opportunity faced by Deaf people

The British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board is recruiting for a new co-chair and 15 new board members.

UK Export Finance announces backing of major Taiwan offshore wind project

UK Export Finance provides support for British exporters supplying a new multi-million pound renewable energy development.

UK-based crypto business shut down following worldwide complaints

The Insolvency Service investigated complaints made to Action Fraud from people in Estonia, Mauritania, Iran, New Zealand, Poland and Romania.

Toxic lead ammunition banned to protect Britain’s countryside

New ban on use of lead in ammunition to protect iconic wildlife and clean up the nation’s waterways

New backing for small businesses to protect their intellectual property from security threats

Up to 500 small or medium-sized companies could benefit from new reviews involving approved experts giving tailored advice to teams on risks they face.

Government to align with European specifications on high risk in vitro diagnostic devices to reduce regulatory burden 

The specifications will establish standards for high-risk diagnostic tests while creating consistency with European regulations

Ofsted announces sector engagement programme to ready education providers for November start to inspections

Ofsted has today announced a full programme of sector engagement to be launched in September when the final set of education inspection reforms are published.

£500m Government investment to boost growth and opportunity for underrepresented entrepreneurs

Underrepresented investors and fund managers will benefit from £500m of Government backing to help high potential new entrants build the track record they need.