Press Releases

PM meeting with President Ramaphosa of South Africa: 21 November 2025

The Prime Minister met South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, in Johannesburg today.

PM call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Merz of Germany, and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 21 November 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this afternoon.

Man who raped and threatened woman has sentence increased

A man who raped and threatened to stab a woman he had been watching for six months had his sentence increased following the Solicitor General’s intervention.

UK launches military esports games to boost cyber skills

Military personnel from over 40 nations compete to sharpen cyber skills through gaming applying lessons from Ukraine's use of gaming technology in warfare.

Gurkhas lay to rest unknown war hero

The poignant burial of an unknown soldier of World War 2 took place today in Arezzo, Italy, with a bearer party from the Gurkhas carrying him to his final resting place.

Secretary of State discusses £100 million wind farm deal on Belfast Harbour visit

Mona and Morgan wind farms expected to boost economic growth and provide energy security

Haulage operator loses licence following extensive failures

Following a public inquiry held in Cambridge, the Deputy Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, Nicholas Denton, has revoked the operator licence held by RMK Haulage Ltd and disqualified both the company and its director from holding or obtaining any operator licence for 12 months.

Chancellor freezes charges to keep prescriptions under a tenner

The Chancellor is extending the freeze on NHS prescription charges next year to keep prescriptions under a tenner, saving patients around £12 million next year.

UK PM announces landmark deals to boost SA growth partnership

UK PM Sir Keir Starmer set to arrive in Johannesburg for G20, unveiling major UK-SA initiatives to boost jobs, unlock capital, and deepen economic ties.

UK expands visa fraud campaign in India to tackle illegal migration at its source 

UK to launch visa fraud prevention campaign in second Indian state following successful first phase

UK backs next-generation satellite communications with £6.9 million investment

The UK Space Agency is investing £6.9 million in satellite technology that will transform connectivity and secure Britain’s place as a European space leader.

Better data, stronger enforcement and greater powers enable the Environment Agency to protect the environment and deliver sustainable growth

Second Chief Regulator report outlines the regulatory performance of water, agricultural and waste sectors  

New Sunderland-made Nissan LEAF qualifies for £3,750 discount under government’s EV grant in a boost for North East manufacturing

There are now 39 models of electric vehicles eligible for the Electric Car Grant.

Thousands of British jobs secured as billions of pounds worth of aero deals announced at Dubai Airshow

Engineers and manufacturing workers across the UK will benefit from a flurry of major new aircraft deals announced this week at the Dubai Airshow.

Unique series of fifty-six dramatic Hindu paintings at risk of leaving the UK

An export bar has been placed on The Devi Mahatmya - a series of paintings illustrating the tale of the Divine Mother of Hinduism

Sizewell A concrete reused at Sizewell C

Over 15,000 tonnes of concrete from Sizewell A is getting a second life at Sizewell C following a major sustainability agreement.