Press Releases

Recruitment of Deputy Chief Commissioner and a Commissioner to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of a Deputy Chief Commissioner and a Commissioner to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Environment Agency issues drought permit to Severn Trent Water

The Environment Agency has approved a drought permit application to help refill Carsington and Ogston reservoirs, Derbyshire.

UK Carrier Strike Group returns to the Mediterranean

The UK Carrier Strike Group will strengthen NATO security through major exercises in the Mediterranean following five months in the Indo-Pacific region. Defence Minister Alistair Carns and Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, welcomed the ships and crews as they return to European waters.  

Secretary of State and InvestNI visit three businesses benefitting from dual market access

Promotion of the benefits of dual market access, and trade agreements with the EU, India and the US, comes during UK Government’s International Trade Week

Reforms to go further in phasing down of harmful greenhouse gases

Consultation launched on a more ambitious phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons commonly used in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems

Joint Expeditionary Force launches enhanced partnership with Ukraine as allies step up further

Euro-Atlantic security will be significantly strengthened in the High North and Baltic Sea as the UK and allies from across the region ramp up their military cooperation and agree an enhanced partnership with Ukraine.

Nation to benefit from two new national forests backed by £1 billion investment in tree planting

Millions of trees to help get Britain growing through billion-pound investment in green jobs and nature restoration, creating thousands of jobs

SIA launches major review of security licence qualifications

The SIA has today (5 November 2025) launched a major strategic review of the qualifications and linked training required to apply for an SIA licence.

Cory Decarbonisation Project development consent decision announced

The Cory Decarbonisation Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

New British Ambassador presents his credentials to the President of Ukraine

Neil Crompton presented his credentials to Ukrainian President as His Majesty’s new Ambassador to Ukraine.

Prime Minister arrives at COP to deliver clean energy jobs as major deals in ports and industry announced  

Industrial heartlands and coastal communities across the UK are set to benefit from skilled jobs, economic growth and greater energy security as new deals are announced to accelerate the drive for clean, homegrown power.      

Dame Annie Hudson to lead review of Social Work England

An independent review into the operations of Social Work England has been launched to ensure that social workers are properly supporting vulnerable people.

Major banks give helping hand to people experiencing homelessness as new Financial Inclusion Strategy launches

Thousands of people at risk of experiencing homelessness will now be able to open bank accounts with five major UK banks through a new pilot with Shelter, to help them to get paid work.

Employers join forces with government to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working

More than 60 major and many small employers are joining forces with government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is pushing people out of work and holding back growth.