Press Releases

PM call with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 12 November 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen this evening.

Top talent backed with master's funding as Britain's tech experts called into government

The Spärck AI scholarships will provide full funding for master's degrees at 9 leading UK universities specialising in AI and STEM subjects.

Charity regulator investigates after official orders ignored

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened an inquiry into Keren Chochmas Shloma Trust (registered charity number 1153549).

Government apologises for historical abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre

Minister for Youth Justice Jake Richards has apologised to the victims and survivors subjected to shocking and systematic abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre.

Cross-border conservation efforts take centre stage for River Dee

Multi-agency conference held to drive forward the recovery of the River Dee, from source to sea.

Mirror, signal, manoeuvres: Military driving examiners mobilised to cut test backlog

Partnership with the Ministry of Defence will see 36 defence driving examiners provide thousands of additional tests over the next year.

Millions of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments from today

Nine million pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments start hitting bank accounts from today.

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules

Side hustlers selling festive items need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if earnings exceed £1,000 a year.

Education Secretary sets roadmap to improve attendance levels

Every school to be set an individual minimum target to improve attendance and set up every child to achieve and thrive.

New law to tackle AI child abuse images at source as reports more than double

New legislation sees government work with AI industry and child protection organisations to ensure AI models cannot be misused to create synthetic child sexual abuse images.

Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Niagara Region

Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU.

UK and Netherlands forge ahead together to grow the industries of the future

Tech Minister signs Innovation Partnership with Netherlands.

Top NHS trusts given new powers to improve care

High-performing NHS trusts will be given more independence to deliver faster, better and more personalised care.

Tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy

Proposed new laws will strengthen cyber defences for essential public services like healthcare, drinking water providers, transport and energy.

UK and African business leaders arrive in Togo to create trade and investment deals

The event brings together delegations from ten African nations alongside leading UK companies and investors to advance partnerships that promote economic growth and jobs.

UK strengthening Ukrainian resilience ahead of winter at G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

UK announces new support to make vital repairs to Ukraine's energy sector and reallocates humanitarian support for those most impacted by the loss of power, heating, and water this winter.

Prime Minister teams up with England international to show economic benefits of hosting UEFA EURO 2028

UK government investing up to £557 million in tournament, which will deliver £3.2 billion socio-economic boost for the UK, promoting growth and creating jobs across the nations.