Press Releases

Major flood risk management scheme completed in Bewdley

Environment Agency completes major flood defence scheme benefitting 50 properties in Bewdley, Worcestershire.

New funding for Ukraine as Foreign Secretary visits Kyiv making clear Ukraine’s security is the UK’s security

New funding for energy infrastructure to boost Ukraine’s resilience and war effort as Foreign Secretary visits Kyiv to make clear that support for Ukraine is crucial to the security of the UK

Government coders using AI to each save 28 days a year and build more tech

AI assistants are making government coders more productive - saving them almost 6 working weeks a year.

UK ratchets up pressure on Putin’s military machine as Foreign Secretary travels to Kyiv

Putin’s oil revenues and military machine were hit with new UK sanctions today as the Foreign Secretary meets President Zelenskyy in Kyiv.

Treasure Valuation Committee's Chair and two Trustees reappointed

The Secretary of State has reappointed Roger Bland as Chair, and Megan Gooch and Lucinda Orr as Trustees of TVC, for a second term of 5 years.

UK invests in next generation of research talent to tackle drug and alcohol addiction

People experiencing addiction will have a ramped-up support system as UK government tackles the country’s critical shortage of world-class researchers in addiction healthcare.

UK Minister’s visit to Ghana showcases new modernised development approach

Development Minister Jenny Chapman visited Ghana to see how the UK is evolving from an aid donor to an investor in partner countries.

250ha of intertidal habitat created by embankment realignment

The Environment Agency, funding partner Associated British Ports, and contractor JBA Bentleys delivered The Outstrays Managed Realignment Scheme.

Landmark Wales partnership to create jobs and harness innovation

Wales is to receive share of £250 million UK Government funding to forge long-term defence industry partnerships.

London Covid fraudster jailed after using fraudulently obtained Bounce Back Loans to fund trading in Ghana

Jail term for Bounce Back Loan fraudster who exploited government scheme

River restoration improves habitats in East Anglia

The Environment Agency and Waveney, Lower Yare and Lothingland Internal Drainage Board (IDB) have reconnected habitats on Starston Beck in Norfolk.

PM calls with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 11 September 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France Emmanuel Macron this morning, following a separate phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz earlier today.

British economy sees defence dividend as new figures reveal above inflation increase in spend with industry

Government spending in the UK defence industry grew by 6% in real terms to £31.7 billion, according to latest figures for 2024/25 published today.

FCDO Statement: HMA Washington

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office statement on HMA Washington.

LocatED join DfE to drive school building improvements

LocatED will integrate into the Department for Education, combining commercial property expertise with educational knowledge to improve school facilities

Government takes action to protect bees from pesticides

Government announces new guidance to protect pollinators such as bees

Drought permits issued to Yorkshire Water

Drought permits allow Yorkshire Water to conserve water in reservoirs and secure public drinking water supplies.

New Deputy Traffic Commissioners appointed

The Secretary of State has appointed five new Deputy Traffic Commissioners to support the Traffic Commissioners.