Press Releases

220,000 vulnerable customers given personalised support to move to Universal Credit

Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of delivery 

Rare sculpture of scandalous Victorian heiress at risk of leaving the UK

An export bar has been placed on Henri-Joseph François, Baron De Triqueti’s sculpture of Florence and Alice Campbell (1857).

New satellite to monitor sea-level rise from space 

Preparations are underway in California for the launch of the Sentinel-6B satellite, which will monitor global sea levels from space, with a UK propulsion system on board.

Independent Football Regulator appoints first Chief Executive Officer

Richard Monks appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Football Regulator

IFR regime to shut out rogue owners and promote sound investment in football

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has today set out plans to raise the bar on owners and directors of football clubs, as it launches its proposed Owners, Directors and Senior Executives (ODSE) test.

Government partners with The King’s Trust and Idris Elba to unlock creative careers for young people

Hundreds of young people locked out of creative careers will get their chance as the government invests £500,000 to expand The King's Trust delivery of Creative Futures in partnership with Elba Hope Foundation.

King's Award for Voluntary Service honours 231 volunteer groups

Communities across the United Kingdom will benefit as 231 volunteer-led groups receive The King's Award for Voluntary Service - the highest accolade a voluntary group can receive in the UK, equivalent to an MBE.

Church of England charity must rapidly accelerate safeguarding reforms

The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England must rapidly accelerate the delivery of safeguarding improvements and close gaps in its approach to handling complaints, the charity regulator has warned.

Exports boost as Scottish cheese sold in Spain for first time

UK Government 'Brand Scotland' funding helps award-winning producers, including Haddington-based Yester Farm Dairies Limited, debut produce in Spanish stores

Report warns of widespread drought in 2026 without a wet winter

Record dry spring and summer heatwaves mean that without winter rain there will be drought next year with impacts on nature, agriculture and navigation