Press Releases

Octo-puss: Ukrainian battlefield equipment set to go on display in Downing Street

A state-of-the-art interceptor drone that will be made in the UK and deployed to the front line in Ukraine is set to go on display in Downing Street.

100 new jobs created as drone factory opens in Swindon

Factory will build next-generation uncrewed systems and loitering munitions.

Major pension schemes back £200 million initial fund to scale UK science and tech

Chancellor doubles down on growth as her number one priority ahead of the Budget, as she welcomes major pension funds to Downing Street.

Suspended sentence for Belfast man convicted of lying to the SIA

Jonathan Swales was given a 4-month prison sentence suspended 12 months after pleading guilty to making a false statement to the Security Industry Authority.

Boost for Armed Forces as new laser weapon takes down high-speed drones

MBDA awarded £316 million contract to deliver new DragonFire systems to the Royal Navy from 2027, after achieving UK first in latest testing by shooting down high-speed drones with new laser system.

Brazilian steakhouse directors who attempted to lease luxury cars when company owed more than £100,000 are banned

Five-year bans for directors who continued to trade insolvent company

Safety and innovation at heart of new code for small commercial vessels used for sport or pleasure

Safety and innovation are at the heart of updated regulations for small commercial vessels used for sport or pleasure that will be phased in from 12 December 2025 by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), starting only with new vessels entering either code for the first time. 

Rogue waste company fined £1 million for running illegal site

Fine against Lincolnshire catalytic converter firm reflects the 'gravity of the offending' with arrest warrant for director who has fled to Lithuania

Major Northumberland river restoration project is complete

One of the largest river restoration projects in the UK - in the Breamish Valley, Northumberland - is complete.

RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q2 July to September 2025

The Regulator of Social Housing has today (Thursday 20 November 2025) published the results of its quarterly survey of private registered providers’ financial health, covering the period from 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025.

Children with SEND to benefit from earlier intervention as government backs research into tools to identify special educational needs sooner

Innovators to test earlier interventions to help support children with SEND, backed by government.

Big win for players as Government launches Voluntary Code for Prize Draw Operators

New code will strengthen protections for players to mitigate against harm

Stronger security checks for adults working with children

Children and vulnerable adults will be protected from the threat of sexual exploitation thanks to new tough checks which allow parents and carers to fully vet who they hire, Prisons Minister Lord Timpson has announced today.

AI to power national renewal as government announces billions of additional investment and new plans to boost UK businesses, jobs and innovation

A major package of new reforms and investment will put AI at heart of government’s mission to drive growth, create jobs and spread prosperity across the country.

Foreign Secretary calls for stronger partnerships to boost British border security during trip to Germany 

UK and Germany re-double efforts to tackle illegal migration and crack down on people smuggling gangs in Europe.

Tackling deprivation and reversing years of unfair council funding

Outdated funding formulas that penalised deprived areas for decades are being scrapped, so local people finally get the vital public services they deserve.

SFO announces investigation into $28 million crypto scheme

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) launches first major cryptocurrency investigation into suspected fraud.

New Business Growth Service roadshow kicks off to support firms in the North East

Small Businesses across the UK will benefit from a new support service, bringing together central, devolved, and local support in one place for the first time.

Full steam ahead: PM to announce £400m worth of deals for trains, planes and submarines as he unlocks major opportunity for UK businesses at G20 summit

Prime Minister set to arrive in South Africa today ahead of the G20 summit, to drive forward growth and opportunity across the United Kingdom.