Press Releases

New era of accountability to drive up standards for all children 

Nearly 100,000 more pupils set to benefit from targeted support through expanded school improvement teams, driving up standards where it’s needed most.

£2 billion of military support for Ukraine secured through UK-led initiative

The International Fund for Ukraine has delivered thousands of drones, missiles, and radars for Ukraine

Landmark NHS league tables launched to drive up standards

Patients will get better care and value from record investment in the NHS thanks to a pioneering new system of league tables being rolled out across England.

UK to hold first trade talks with China in 7 years

Working people benefit as UK to hold first trade talks with China in 7 years to deliver economic growth

Ofsted confirms changes to education inspection and unveils new-look report cards

Today, Ofsted has set out a renewed approach to education inspection that will give parents better and more detailed information, is fairer on professionals, and – crucially – will help raise standards for all children.

Burning banned on England’s deep peat to protect wildlife

Ban on burning heather and grass on deep peat extended to improve air quality for local communities, reduce flood risk and protect wildlife.

Millions of people to benefit from healthcare on their doorstep

Government to roll out first neighbourhood health services in 43 places backed by £10 million.

M60/M62/M66 Simister Island development consent decision announced

The M62/M60/M62 Simister Island application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Transport.

PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 9 September 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani this evening.

£2 million boost for integrated education in Northern Ireland

NI Secretary visited Integrated College Dungannon to see how integrated education in NI is delivering reconciliation and building stronger communities.

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the DPRK: Simon Wood

Mr Simon Wood has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

Government teams up with experts to supercharge women’s sport by the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup

Government to be guided by industry experts and academics including UK Sport and Sport England to break down barriers and create opportunities for women in sport.

Skip hire boss ordered to pay back cash after waste crime

Patricia Hills, from Bootle, has been ordered to pay back £250,000. She was previously jailed for operating MWM Recycling Ltd illegally.

Cleaning company which took thousands for services it did not provide is shut down

London-based SOFY 82 UK Ltd offered rental tenants a ‘100 per cent deposit return guarantee’ for cleaning services which were not carried out and then refused refunds.

Homes to be better protected from floods this winter as Taskforce boosts nation’s resilience

Latest meeting takes place today chaired by Floods Minister Emma Hardy