Press Releases

Chairs’ statement following 25 November Coalition of the Willing Leaders’ meeting

Chairs’ statement following 25 November Coalition of the Willing Leaders’ meeting.

Planning application in for phase two of Preston flood scheme

A planning application has been submitted to repair, replace and extend flood defences in Walton-le-Dale.

Three convicted in major MHRA investigation into illegal online supply of medicines

Operation Lamborghini disrupts multimillion-pound criminal network supplying controlled drugs and unauthorised medicines online

Landowner to pay £31,000 for landscaping Cornish SSSI with waste

Martin McAnulty has to undo the damage he did to a habitat-rich Site of Special Scientific Interest in St Dennis, Cornwall.

87% of bathing waters rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ as new reforms come into law

392 bathing waters in England are rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, demonstrating the impact of designation, regulation and partnership working

UK and Overseas Territories leaders unite in London to strengthen historic partnership

Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty will host the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) as the UK reaffirms its strong commitment to its overseas family.

Yorkshire family brewery taps into new export opportunities with Government guarantee

UKEF support helps Wold Top brewery to expand its exports into new markets.

Levy on overnight trips will help mayors invest in local growth

England’s mayors will be able to invest in transport, infrastructure, and the visitor economy through a new levy on overnight stays.

Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion

Decisive action on third runway to support trade, tourism and hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Soft drinks levy extended to protect children and improve health

The government has announced an extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.

PM call with President Zelenskyy: 25 November 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this morning, ahead of the Coalition of the Willing meeting this afternoon.

Government to accept key recommendations of Sayce review on Carer’s Allowance

Unpaid carers will have their Carer's Allowance earnings related overpayments reviewed and potentially cancelled or repaid, following an independent review that found unclear guidance left people facing unexpected debts.