Press Releases

All change: The future of British trains arrives as government reforms broken railways

With fares frozen, a bold new look and fundamental reforms becoming law, government is building a railway Britain can rely on and be proud of.

Illicit Finance Summit to build international coalition against dirty money  

The UK will host a major international summit next summer to tackle the flows of dirty money around the world, which are making the UK’s streets less safe.

Latest science used to tackle drought as rainfall drives recovery

Cutting-edge technology being used to help prepare for future droughts

Appointment of Dean of Winchester: 8 December 2025

The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Canon Christopher Palmer, Canon Residentiary and Treasurer of Exeter Cathedral, as Dean of Winchester.

Arhag Housing Association Limited grading under review

RSH is currently investigating matters which may indicate serious failings in the landlord delivering the outcomes of the Governance and Financial Viability Standard. 

Five festive mistakes you didn’t know you were making: MHRA urges the public to be merry, not risky – don’t mix medicines with alcohol

This holiday season, the MHRA is highlighting one of the most overlooked winter health risks: combining medicines with alcohol.

UK unveils new undersea warfare technology to counter threat from Russia

The UK has unveiled work on its groundbreaking Atlantic Bastion programme, which will make Britain more secure secure from Russian undersea threats in the North Atlantic through a transformation of the Royal Navy and its submarine-hunting capabilities.

Deputy Prime Minister convenes legal and business leaders to spearhead plan to future-proof UK legal sector

A new expert panel chaired by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy will meet for the first time today (Monday 8 December), to make sure the UK remains a leading global centre for legal services.

Thousands of children in poverty across Wales to be helped by UK Government’s historic Child Poverty Strategy

Thousands of children living in poverty across Wales to be helped as the UK Government launches its Child Poverty Strategy.

GBE-N Appoints Chief Executive Officer

Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Roddy as its new Chief Executive Officer.

PM's engagements with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Macron of France, Chancellor Merz of Germany and European partners: 8 December 2025

The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, to Downing Street today.