Press Releases

An update on the Employment Rights Bill

Agreement reached with key stakeholders on the unfair dismissal elements of the Employment Rights Bill.

Growth and security at the forefront in UK funding boost for European Space Agency

The UK’s economy and security will benefit from a new £1.7 billion investment package in European Space Agency (ESA) programmes.

Visionary leader appointed for Health Data Research Service

Patients to benefit from faster life-saving treatments as new leader appointed for health data service.

Sentence increased for prisoner who killed his cellmate

A man who killed his cellmate while in custody awaiting trial had his sentence extended after the Solicitor General intervened.

Ofsted confirms removal of headline judgement for inspections of local authorities’ children’s services

Ofsted has today announced plans to reform inspections of local authorities’ children’s services across 2026 and 2027.

Regulator updates guidance after legislative changes on ‘moral payments’

Changes to charity law, implemented by the Government today (27 November 2025), should mean fewer charities will be required to ask for the Charity Commission’s authority to make moral (‘ex gratia’) payments.

Essex wetland project will reduce flooding and restore nature

A new natural flood management scheme near Colchester, Essex is now completed, ready for winter.

Finance company shut down after investigators uncover fraud concerns

Company wound up following Insolvency Service investigations

Ofqual issues improved access arrangements data

Ofqual today published revised statistics on access arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels, alongside new research into the role of time pressure in assessment.

Alex Hynes named as new CEO of DfT Operator

Alex Hynes appointed CEO of DFTO to lead rail reform, as more operators move into public ownership ahead of Great British Railways launch.

MHRA and NICE receive £2 million from Wellcome to improve safety and effectiveness of digital mental health technologies

Additional funding will allow the MHRA and NICE to continue developing clear, proportionate guidance for digital mental health technologies, supporting safer, more effective tools for people across the UK.

Budget backs technology firms to start-up, scale-up and stay in Britain to drive growth and national renewal

Government sets out bold measures to support British science and technology companies to start-up, scale-up and stay in the UK.

New national standards on taxi licensing proposed to protect passengers

Standards will see all drivers, vehicles and operators subject to robust checks and requirements on safety and accessibility across England.

Chancellor and Technology Secretary urge telecoms firms to do more to protect consumers

Government calls on the sector to reinforce its commitment to treating customers fairly.

New MHRA-supported research reveals patterns of vaccine-derived poliovirus spread and implications for global eradication efforts

Study provides crucial insights for targeting rapid response strategies and improving polio surveillance worldwide