Press Releases

UK Government deploys Royal Navy to support disaster relief efforts for hurricane-hit Jamaica

HMS Trent sailed to Jamaica to help with humanitarian support, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Help for UK businesses to fill £400bn AI skills gap

New report exposes major AI skills gap holding UK businesses back - but 3 new tools launched will help unlock up to £400bn growth potential by 2030.

Joint Statement: 19th Ukraine Defence Contact Group - National Armaments Directors

Joint Statement from the National Armaments Directors of Ukraine, Germany and the United Kingdom, co-chairs of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG).

Two Members reappointed to the RCEWA Committee

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Mark Hallett and Tim Pestell as Members to the RCEWA Committee.

White Oak UK named as General Export Facility provider

UKEF announces White Oak UK as a new non-bank lending partner.

National Housing Order declared to protect poultry from Avian Influenza

UK Chief Veterinary Officer puts in place mandatory housing for the whole of England to protect poultry and other captive birds

Tech challenge launched to counter drone threats in prisons

A new innovation challenge aimed at combatting the growing threat of drones to prisons has been launched by the Ministry of Justice through His Majesty's Government Communications Centre Co-Creation.

NRS supercharges low carbon innovation in North Wales

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) has announced a £389,000 funding boost to the Egni team at Menai Science Park (M-SParc) Anglesey.

Seafarer cadets become first in UK to follow new ‘futureproofed’ maritime syllabus  

This year's cohort of seafarer trainees have become the first in the UK to learn under a new syllabus developed through an industry-wide initiative, led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), to ensure skills keep pace with modern technology and practices. 

Report 08/2025: Pedestrian struck by a train at Bourneview footpath crossing

RAIB has today released its report into a pedestrian struck by a train at Bourneview footpath crossing, London Borough of Croydon, 23 January 2025.

Analysis of tenant satisfaction in the social housing sector published by RSH

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has today (4 November 2025) published its analysis of large social landlords’ Tenant Satisfaction Measure (TSM) results.

Journey to Great British Railways gathers steam with landmark legislation

Bill includes fare and ticketing reform and a strengthened passenger watchdog to create a better, more inclusive railway for all.

UK steps up aid and security support in Lebanon and Egypt

Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer visits the region to support peace efforts and humanitarian initiatives

MHRA appoints first Chief Medical and Scientific Officer

Professor Jacob George has been appointed as the first Chief Medical and Scientific Officer for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Government acts to tackle rising childhood obesity epidemic

The government will underline its commitment to get children heathier and more active following new figures revealing the scale of the childhood obesity problem.

New curriculum to give young people the skills for life and work

Government to set out plans to bring the curriculum into the modern day and help young people step into the future.