Press Releases

Yorkshire’s natural beauty recognised as Ingleborough NNR expands

Ingleborough National Nature Reserve (NNR) becomes part of the King’s Series of NNRs, established to celebrate His Majesty the King’s Coronation in 2023.

People across the country set to benefit from £4 million boost to improve accessibility and increase access to arts and culture

Funding available to support regional museums and galleries to ensure collections are more accessible to the public

Defence dividend delivers thousands of UK jobs following exceptional foreign investment

The UK defence sector has driven unprecedented growth across the country following at least £1.4 billion foreign investment being announced since July 2024.

Fourth UK-Laos Political Dialogue: FCDO statement

The UK and Laos held the fourth biennial Political Dialogue on 3 September, covering topics including trade, regional security, climate and consular issues.

UK and Norway sign historic deal strengthening NATO's northern flank and boosting jobs and growth

The Defence Secretary, John Healey, and his Norwegian counterpart, Tore O. Sandvik, today signed an historic agreement to enhance the strategic partnership between the UK and Norway

PM virtual meeting with the Coalition of the Willing: 4 September 2025

The Prime Minister addressed a virtual call of the Coalition of the Willing from Glasgow this morning.

Budget to address economy that’s “not working well enough for working people”

Today (Wednesday 3 September), the Chancellor has confirmed that the date of the Budget will be Wednesday 26 November.

New Commissioner appointed to be voice for victims

Claire Waxman OBE named as next Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales to help deliver justice for victims

Gavin Boyd appointed as NI Member to the UK Sport Board

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport appointed Gavin Boyd to the UK Sport board as the Northern Ireland Member on 10 February 2025.

Two new Members appointed to VisitEngland Board

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Sarah Green and Helen Bonser-Wilton as Members of the VisitEngland Board.

Surrey aviation business soars to new heights with UKEF backing

UK Export Finance announces support for multimillion-pound investment in market-leading aviation experts.

Charity Commission CEO David Holdsworth visits South Wales charities

Welsh charity makes use of funds through the regulator’s Revitalising Trusts programme.