Press Releases

TRA proposes keeping anti-dumping measure on bikes from China

The TRA proposes that an anti-dumping measure on bicycles and bicycle parts from China be maintained, benefitting UK producers by up to £9 million per year.

Government confirms Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson as the next EHRC chair

Minister for Women and Equalities Bridget Phillipson has confirmed that Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson will be appointed as the new Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

Statement on state threats from Iranian intelligence services: 31 July 2025

Joint statement of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US on state threats from Iranian intelligence services

PM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 31 July 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi this evening.

Penalty issued for breach of Russia Sanctions

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has imposed a £300,000 monetary penalty against Markom Management Limited (MML)

Five companies shut down for filing false and forged accounts

Companies falsely claimed to have hundreds of millions of pounds in turnover and profits

Time to pay up: Toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation unveiled in plan to back small businesses

UK Government unveils its Small Business Plan to support SMEs across the country

PM call with President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: 30 July 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates last night.

Wildlife thrives at Wybunbury Moss following field restoration

Endangered wildlife is flourishing at Wybunbury Moss National Nature Reserve following Natural England's restoration of adjacent farmland.

PM call with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 30 July 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon this morning.

PM call with Prime Minister Albanese of Australia: 30 July 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese this morning to discuss the situation in Gaza.

Places of worship warned by regulator over “inflammatory and divisive” language

Two mosques have been issued with Official Warnings by the charity regulator over their involvement in inflammatory and divisive communications.

Astronomer Royal: 30th July 2025

The King has approved the nomination of Professor Michele Dougherty, CBE, FRS, FRAS, to be the next Astronomer Royal.

First woman appointed as new Astronomer Royal

Professor Michele Dougherty has been approved by The King to be the new Astronomer Royal, and will be the first woman to hold this position since the role was first created in 1675.

Five landlords fail to meet RSH’s consumer standards

Five landlords have been given C3 gradings in regulatory judgements published today by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), which means there are serious failings and they need to make significant improvements.

AI Security Institute launches international coalition to safeguard AI development

AI Security Institute joins forces with Canadian counterpart, Amazon, Anthropic and civil society in new research project focused on AI behaviour and control.