Press Releases

Miscarriages of justice victims given access to vital support

Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer lose out on key benefit support, thanks to legislative changes coming into force today [Tuesday 22 July].

£63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels

Winning 17 companies will share £63 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and support 1,400 jobs in the UK.

Modernised aid budget will focus on impact, value for money and transparency

New figures published today show how the international aid budget will deliver value for money for the British taxpayer and maximum impact for the most vulnerable overseas.

Boost in support for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or ME

Better care for patients living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, with plans to invest in research and offer care closer to home.

Sizewell C gets green light with final investment decision

Government agrees final investment decision to give Sizewell C nuclear plant the go-ahead.

UK brings forward world’s first sanctions regime to smash the gangs responsible for irregular migration 

Anyone complicit in facilitating people smuggling to the UK will be at risk of having their assets frozen and being banned from travelling to Britain, under new powers announced by the Foreign Secretary today.

Government secures label-led measures to boost earnings for UK artists

Major boost for UK music creators as government drives industry to produce new measures to support legacy artists, songwriters and session musicians

More infected blood victims set to receive compensation under changes to scheme

The Government outlines changes to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme in response to the Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report

OpenAI to expand UK office and work with government departments to turbocharge the UK’s AI infrastructure and transform public services

OpenAI and the UK government have today signed a new strategic partnership.

Football Governance Act becomes law in historic moment for English football

Historic Football Governance Act receives Royal Assent, establishing new Independent Football Regulator to safeguard the future of the national sport

UK secures £2 billion investment from major Korean bank

South Korea's oldest banking firm, Shinhan Bank, will facilitate £2 billion of investment into the UK's financial services sector by 2030.

Tough new laws to make online marketplaces safer

New laws to make online marketplaces safer and protect the public from dangerous products

Great British Energy to cut energy bills for community facilities

Great British Energy to cut energy bills for local community libraries, fire stations, care homes and community centres.

Ethics and Integrity Commission to drive up standards across the public sector

A new Ethics and Integrity Commission will be established to drive up standards in public life, delivering on a key manifesto commitment.

Statement by CSPL Chair, Doug Chalmers CB DSO OBE

A statement by the Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life regarding the government's announcement of the Ethics and Integrity Commission.

Government unveils new era for British Sign Language (BSL) by championing accessible communications

The government has launched new 5-year plans to improve the use of BSL in individual departments to help break down barriers for Deaf and disabled people.

New HMRC service announced for workers to take control of their tax affairs

New PAYE service announced to save around 35 million taxpayers’ time.

Ofwat to be abolished in biggest overhaul of water since privatisation

Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England’s rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes

Government revives landmark Pensions Commission to confront retirement crisis that risks tomorrow’s pensioners being poorer than today’s

Millions of people could benefit from a more secure retirement as the Government today [Monday 21 July 2025] revives the landmark Pensions Commission to examine why tomorrow’s pensioners are on track to be poorer than today’s and make recommendations for change.

Powerful water ombudsman to support customers with complaints

Environment Secretary Steve Reed to establish consumer champion with legal powers as part of 'root and branch' reform