Press Releases

Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 13 August 2025

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan.

Local councils and charities urged to help more people get online with £9.5 million government fund

The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will help more people get online, drive economic growth and raise living standards, as part of the Plan for Change.

Reminder to eligible households to get £150 off energy bills

Eligible households encouraged to check they are named on their electricity bill to automatically benefit from the Warm Home Discount this winter.

Statement of the Co-chairs of the Coalition of the Willing: 13 August 2025

President Macron, Prime Minister Starmer and Chancellor Merz today co-chaired a virtual meeting of a grouping of ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Leaders.

Director of century-old Scottish machinery firm banned after under-declaring VAT by more than £1.5 million

The company entered administration owing more than £3 million

From Crawley to Kampala: Multimillion-pound UKEF deal seals export win

Crawley business Rainbo Supplies & Services will deliver machinery to Uganda following a deal backed by UK Export Finance and funded by London Forfaiting Company.

Chancellor confirms landmark investment to fix the foundations for Northern Ireland’s future prosperity

£310 million in new funding for economic growth unveiled as part of Plan for Change.

National Drought Group meets to address “nationally significant” water shortfall

Five areas remain in drought with six more in prolonged dry weather

UK farmers to benefit from smoother dairy exports to Egypt

I can’t believe it’s not a barrier – UK farmers to benefit from smoother dairy exports to Egypt