Press Releases

Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern Ireland

New analysis published today [Thursday 24 July] shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £50m boost to the local economy

What's changing for children on social media from 25 July 2025

New laws come into force, protecting under-18s from harmful online content.

Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £80 million boost to Wales

New figures show trade deal with India will deliver £80 million for Wales’s economy as part of the Plan for Change

£30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK

Funding will be crucial in supporting the green fuels and technologies of the future, so we can clean up sea travel and trade.

Millions more appointments as more than 2,000 extra GPs recruited

Boost is part of Plan for Change to rebuild the NHS by shifting healthcare from hospitals into the community and ending the 8am scramble.

PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 24 July 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy today. 

PM meeting with Prime Minister Modi of India: 24 July 2025

The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to Chequers today.

PM call with President Sandu of the Republic of Moldova: 23 July 2025

The Prime Minister met the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, this afternoon.

Byers Gill Solar development consent decision announced

The Byers Gill Solar application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 22 July 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan yesterday evening.

Flood warning service improved to better protect Lincolnshire

The Environment Agency makes changes to Flood Warning Service to reach 850 more residents and improve accuracy in Grantham, Boston, Lincoln and Market Rasen.

CMA proposes action to drive more competition on mobile platforms

Measures designed to boost the UK’s app economy, unlocking global success and ensuring UK consumers aren’t left behind.

Summer ready: MHRA issues updated guidance on medicines and medical devices during holiday season

As the UK enters the heart of summer – with temperatures rising and families holidaying – the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reinforcing essential safety advice for anyone using medicines or medical devices.

Tailored support for Aberdeen oil and gas workers

Around 200 oil and gas workers in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire will be offered tailored support to seize clean energy job opportunities.

Folkestone business wins US contract through $475,000 UK Export Finance deal

UKEF announces its support for British engineering firm Dyrhoff, enabling the company to supply key components for a large-scale water management project in the United States.

New survey shows just 27% of all waste crime incidents reported

Environment Agency publishes results of National Waste Crime Survey 2025, showing almost three quarters of all waste crimes go unreported

UK sanctions notorious people-smuggling gangs and their enablers in global crackdown

Gang ring leaders, key intermediaries and suppliers of people-smuggling equipment have today been hit with the first ever sanctions targeting irregular migration by the UK.