Press Releases

Raising a glass: Beloved village pubs to be helped with new funding to broaden their services

In a boost for our great British boozers, rural pubs across the UK will benefit from new government funding to help them provide extra services for local communities.

Improved safeguarding and protections for vulnerable people

Government to launch a consultation in 2026 on Liberty Protection Safeguards to improve safeguarding for vulnerable people.

PM call with President Zelenskyy and European leaders: 17 October 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, European leaders and the NATO Secretary General this evening following President Zelenskyy’s visit to the White House today.

Sarah Pumfrett appointed as a non-executive director of the SIA

The Security Minister has appointed Sarah Pumfrett as a non-executive director of the Security Industry Authority.

Environment Agency issue six drought permits to Yorkshire Water

Environment Agency issues further six drought permits to Yorkshire Water to allow them to conserve water in reservoirs to secure public drinking water supplies.

Change of UK Permanent Representative to the IAEA and CTBTO: Sonia Farrey

Sonia Farrey has been appointed UK Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency and Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation.

Two decades of improving railway safety

Today, 17 October 2025, RAIB marks 20 years of independently investigating accidents and incidents on the UK railway.