Press Releases

Charity Commission disqualifies four trustees after CEO used charity as front for criminal activities

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has concluded its inquiry into Organisation of Blind Africans & Caribbeans (OBAC), finding four trustees responsible for serious failings.

Parents to save thousands in government cost of living support

Working parents set to save £7,500 a year as government will cover 30 hours of childcare next month, setting kids up to achieve more in school.

MHRA approves UK’s first new type of antibiotic for urinary tract infections in nearly 30 years

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety of gepotidacin under close review.

More award-winning British cheese to be served across Europe thanks to EU agreement

Small food and drink exporters across the UK are set for a major boost in sales thanks to substantial package agreed with the EU.

Drivers to save up to £3,750 as 6 electric car models added to government grant scheme

28 EV models are now eligible for the Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme.

UK promotes Trade & Industrial Strategies in Japan & South Korea

Trade Minister visits Japan and South Korea to boost trade and promote Trade and Industrial Strategies

Scottish Secretary to cut steel for £8m barge for MoD at Navantia

Work begins at Fife yard to build £8 million transport barge to be used for naval ships construction

UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador following the abhorrent strikes on Kyiv overnight which killed many Ukrainian civilians and damaged the British Council and EU Delegation offices.

Government puts nurses at heart of DNA testing and research

Government to create ground-breaking new genomics population health service, with nurses in leading roles.

MHRA approves zuranolone to treat postnatal depression in adults following childbirth

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety of zuranolone under close review.

New Chair to be appointed to the SIA in 2026

SIA Chair Heather Baily to step down from role on 28 February 2026.

3 new appointments to the Historic Royal Palaces Board

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Thomas Harris, Dan Jones and Dame Caroline Michel as trustees of HRP on 15 April 2025.

SIA announces new refresher training for close protection operatives

From Wednesday 1 April 2026, close protection operatives must undertake refresher training to renew their licence.

RSH publishes regulatory judgements for seven landlords, including C4 for Arun District Council

The Regulator of Social Housing has today published regulatory judgements for seven social landlords.