Press Releases

Drug dealer sentenced for terrorising neighbour and driver

A violent drug dealer who terrorised his neighbour and driver had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.

Partnerships with Azerbaijan and Armenia boosted through Defence Minister Lord Coaker visit

Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker visits Armenia and Azerbaijan, boosting defence ties.

UK Government response to Operation Kenova Report

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has responded to the Operation Kenova Final Report.

Efforts to share best practices on AI measurement and evaluations driven forward through the International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science

Network members representing major global economies have committed to re-double their shared focus on the science of AI measurement and evaluations following their latest round of talks in San Diego last week.

Prison building boom to make streets safer

A prison building boom is underway across the country as the Government presses ahead with the biggest jail expansion programme since the Victorian era.

CNC rises to 36th in Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List

CNC recognised for EDI work, improved support for carers and families, reduced gender pay gap, and expanding staff inclusion networks.

Government backed campaign reaches almost 80,000 young people

Almost 80,000 young people have taken part in employer-led experiences in the Creative Industries as part of government campaign

Parole Board Vice Chair appointed, Her Honour Anne Molyneux MBE

Her Honour Anne Molyneux MBE appointed as the new Vice Chair of the Parole Board

From microscopes to markets: Life Sciences firm from Brighton breaks into Saudi Arabia with government insurance

Digital Pixel secures first contract in the Middle East, insured with government’s Small Export Builder.

RSH launches consultation on updates to consumer standards and requirements

Consultation launched on revisions to the TI&A standard, Consumer Standards Code of Practice and TSMs

Government crackdown on rogue university franchises

Education Secretary announces reforms to tighten rules on fraud in the student finance system that cost taxpayers £2m in 2022/23.

Covid fraud cost UK taxpayer £10.9 billion, reveals independent report

Taxpayers lost £10.9 billion to fraud and error as the previous government’s pandemic response left the front door open to fraud, an independent report reveals today (9 December 2025).

Boost for defence businesses and European cooperation as UK joins defence exports treaty

The UK has joined a defence exports treaty with European allies which will make it easier for UK defence businesses to export

UK to boost peacebuilding efforts for Israel and Palestine

The UK will host a key peacebuilding conference next year to help establish an International Peace Fund for Israel and Palestine.

HMRC offers time to help pay your tax bill

Thousands of people have set up payment plans to help spread the cost of their Self Assessment tax bill.