Press Releases

Boost to jobs and military capability with new defence equipment system

New £320 million contract for a platform to revolutionise how the Armed Forces manage and maintain defence equipment to help the military make better decisions faster will create 100 new highly-skilled UK jobs.

Pension firms urged to boost investment into the UK sci-tech unicorns of the 2030s

Science Minister Lord Vallance urges pension schemes to invest more in world class UK firms as new innovation cluster map outlines areas of outstanding research and commerce.

From truffles to trade: Cotswold firm grows with UKEF’s Small Export Builder 

Award-winning Gloucestershire food specialist enters Southeast Asian markets thanks to government-backed export insurance.

Joint migration statement: 02 October 2025

A joint statement from European Leaders on managing the challenges of illegal migration following the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark

UK to reform asylum offer to reduce the pull factor for small boat crossings

Migrants granted asylum in the UK will no longer be automatically given settlement and family reunion rights, under landmark policy changes outlined by the Prime Minister today.

PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 1 October 2025

The Prime Minister met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte this afternoon in Copenhagen ahead of the European Political Community summit tomorrow. 

PM meeting with Prime Minister Støre  of Norway: 1 October 2025

The Prime Minister met Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway in Copenhagen this evening ahead of the European Political Community summit tomorrow.

UK reimposes UN sanctions on Iran

Statement on the UK reimposing UN sanctions on Iran due to significant Iranian non-performance of its JCPoA commitments.

G7 Foreign Ministers Statement on Iran Sanctions Snapback

Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the EU on support for the E3 activation of the snapback sanctions and other restrictions against Iran.

A46 Newark Bypass development consent decision announced

The A46 Newark Bypass application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.

Government launches Black History Month alongside ethnic minority leaders to further race equality

Minister for Equalities Seema Malhotra and Baroness Lawrence hosted the first Race Equality Engagement Group roundtable alongside leaders from ethnic minority communities.

Drivers’ hours and maintenance failures at longstanding operation

CW Moxon Ltd, an established operator, has had a temporary curtailment of its operator’s licence following a public inquiry held by the Deputy Traffic Commissioner for the North East of England, Gerallt Evans.