Press Releases

PM meeting with President Steinmeier of Germany: 3 December 2025

The Prime Minister hosted President Steinmeier of Germany for a bilateral in Downing Street this afternoon.

Call on communities to get involved in Pride in Place

Local people are invited to join their neighbourhood boards to have a say in shaping their areas over the next decade as part of the Pride in Place programme.

Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 3 December 2025

The UK Government and European Commission gave a statement after the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework meeting.

Government boost for businesses to drive freight innovation

Funding of up to £130,000 will be paid out to 9 small and medium-sized firms, exploring ways to solve challenges within the freight and logistics industry.

Builder who stole plant machinery and used company money to pay for Audi ordered to repay more than £190,000

Director sentenced for theft and fraudulently removing company property must repay funds

Helios Renewable Energy Project development consent decision announced

The Helios Renewable Energy Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Merry FISHmas Stockings!

More than 53,000 juvenile fish stocked into South East waters this winter. Fishing-licence income funds habitat improvements across the region.

Chancellor announces increase to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage

The government has recently taken further action to ease the cost of living having frozen rail fares, prescription fees and uprated the Triple lock.

Safe Season Together: report concerns to security staff

The Security Industry Authority urges people to stay alert and report concerns to trained security staff this winter through its Safe Season Together campaign.

Industrial Strategy Advisory Council launches landmark partnership to accelerate UK innovation and growth

The Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) has partnered with the University of Manchester to access its research and expertise and drive forward recommendations for the Government’s Industrial Strategy.

Crucial reforms to give rape victims a fairer trial

Rape victims will receive better support and fairer trials under new government reforms to stamp out rape myths and restore faith in the justice system.

Northamptonshire innovator meets UK and overseas demand thanks to government guarantee

Pallite Group secures £1.6 million corporate facility from KBC Bank, backed by UKEF's General Export Facility.

UK Space Agency invests £17 million to drive next wave of space innovation

The UK Space Agency has announced £17 million for seventeen UK space projects through its National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), unveiled today at Space Comm Expo in Glasgow.

Scheme supporting UK artists begins new funding round

Scheme supporting BRIT and Mercury Prize-winning artists begins new funding round

Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create over 150 British Jobs

Over 150 jobs will be created across Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire through a new UK-Germany electric vehicle technology project led by Mercedes.

Scottish space innovation secures UK Space Agency investment

Scotland’s space sector will receive a major funding boost to accelerate breakthrough technologies and boost commercialisation, the UK Space Agency will announce today at Space-Comm Expo Scotland.

Four more EV models qualify for £3,750 discount under Electric Car Grant as government pumps an extra £1.5 billion into the switch to electric

Government doubles the number of models available for the top ECG discount.

Agencies discuss Kidlington clearance

Statement from the Environment Agency and Oxfordshire County Council, on behalf of the strategic communication group for illegally-dumped waste at Kidlington

Almost every GP now offers online access for patients

GP online access has been rolled out at nearly all GP practices, benefiting patients across England.

Government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty

Savings for families on baby formula as government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty.

Foreign Secretary pledges £10m to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund

Speaking at the NATO Foreign Minister's Meeting in Brussels today, the Foreign Secretary pledged £10million to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund.

Work starts on the future of naval support in boost to British jobs

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fleet Solid Support build programme starts with steelcutting ceremony at Appledore shipyard, as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry initiates the process.

Fraudsters face tougher action as Government gains new powers to tackle benefit fraud

Benefit cheats, fraudsters and debtors who can afford to repay but refuse will have money taken directly from their bank accounts or lose their driver's licence under tough new laws approved today.