Press Releases

Thousands of sick and disabled people to get life-changing support into work

Thousands of sick or disabled people will be helped into good, secure jobs following a major expansion of tailored employment support announced by the Department for Work and Pensions today [Thursday 04 September]

Stephen Blyth appointed, and Randall Kroszner reappointed to the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee

Professor Stephen Blyth has been appointed, and Dr Randall Kroszner reappointed, as external members of the Financial Policy Committee.

Major Consultation to Strengthen UK’s £100 Billion Design Sector

Views and insights from across the UK’s design sector are sought by 27 November 2025.

Secretary of State visits local business to highlight benefits of new UK-EU relationship

The visit follows last week’s speech from the Minister for Cabinet Office where he outlined the Government’s plans to cut red tape and lower costs in the long run by taking aim at the Brexit bureaucracy that is burdening business

Government delivers thousands more school-based nursery places

Working parents will have their lives made easier as government opens 300 new or expanded nurseries on school grounds.

100,000 more people get quicker care thanks to GP funding reform

An Advice and Guidance scheme - backed by £80 million - that enables GPs to liaise with specialists, saw 113,000 more patients receive quicker care in April.

Investment in British AI companies hits record levels as Tech Sec pitches UK as global magnet

British AI companies attracted record investment last year, driving the government's Plan for Change.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Sánchez of Spain: 3 September 2025

The Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez at Downing Street today, in the first bilateral to be held in either capital for seven years.

Strategic bilateral framework between the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3 September 2025

Strategic bilateral framework between the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3 September 2025

First ever independent Armed Forces Champion gets the 'royal seal'

His Majesty The King has formally approved legislation to appoint an independent Armed Forces Commissioner, in a landmark step in delivering manifesto commitment to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve.

EA prosecutes father and son for assaulting fisheries officers

A father and son who assaulted 2 Environment Agency water bailiffs at a Shropshire fishery have been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling more than £12,000.

South Africa and the UK hold the 13th Bilateral Forum

South Africa and the UK held the 13th Bilateral Forum, reaffirming their commitment to deepen economic, political, and environmental cooperation.

Regulator launches investigation into foodbank over concerns the charity cannot account for its use of funds

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry to assess concerns about Knowsley Foodbank.

MCA launches Extended Dry-Docking scheme

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched an Extended Dry-Docking (EDD) scheme for qualifying UK vessels, following a successful controlled trial.