Press Releases

Government and police join forces to tackle drink and drug driving this festive season

No one should get behind the wheel under the influence of drink or drugs.

First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne

Energy Secretary and Minister for Industry attended first Clean Energy Jobs Fair at the Port of Tyne in North East England.

AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: 10 December 2025

AUKUS Defence Minister's meeting reaffirmed shared commitment to the AUKUS partnership at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.

UK training helps Pakistani border force catch criminals and prevent human trafficking

Combatting people smuggling was the focus of Development Minister Baroness Jenny Chapman’s visit to Pakistan this week.

Harmonisation of brown crab sizes across the South West update

The decision on proposed harmonisation of brown crab minimum conservation reference sizes (MCRS) in English waters of the South West, has been published.

Mirdametinib approved to treat plexiform neurofibromas in children, adolescents, and adults with neurofibromatosis type 1

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of mirdametinib under close review. 

Clearance work to begin at Kidlington waste dump

The Environment Agency has already begun preparations to ensure the site is cleared as soon as possible

Chancellor appoints new Women in Finance Champion

Over 440 firms now committed to improving female representation at the top of the industry.

Traffic Commissioner Revokes Operator Licence and Imposes Four-Year Disqualification Following Serious Safety Failures

Following a public inquiry in Birmingham, Traffic Commissioner Mr M Dorrington has revoked the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operator's licence held by Lugg Valley Travel Ltd.

Major potato pest eradicated from UK

The Colorado beetle, a major threat to potato crops, was found in Kent in 2023

Derby fraudster jailed after using Covid loan funds on share dealing platforms

Jail for Bounce Back Loan fraudster

Mapping opportunity: new Connectivity Tool launches to place sustainable transport at the heart of jobs, schools and vital services

The tool scores places in England and Wales on how well connected they are to health services, education, shopping, leisure and workplaces.

UK government backs first project at Grangemouth site

Grangemouth workers and the community will benefit from jobs and investment as UK government backs a new biotech project on the site.

Agile. Accessible. Assertive: TRA welcomes Government steer

The TRA has welcomed its first strategic steer from the UK Government.

Stronger, faster trade defences for UK businesses

Government's first steer to the Trade Remedies Authority to make trade defence system simpler and faster for UK producers and manufacturers

AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors

A new partnership with Google DeepMind will help to turn cutting-edge AI into real benefits for working people.

Ofqual launches consultation to protect standards in on-screen exams

Ofqual is today launching a 12-week public consultation on its proposed approach to regulating on-screen exams in GCSEs, AS and A levels.

Support for children with SEND who are not in school is inconsistent, inspectorates warn

A report by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) finds that support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who do not attend school full-time is too inconsistent.

New national Child Protection Authority announced

Plans for a new Child Protection Authority unveiled as part of government strategy to protect children from predators and abuse.

New funding to help small businesses cut their costs

Small businesses across the UK will benefit from new Government funding and support to help them invest in sustainability, to cut their operating costs and boost their business.

GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 completes Generic Design Assessment

GDA process enables regulators to assess new nuclear power station designs at an early stage of the regulatory process and to provide confidence that these new designs can be constructed, operated and decommissioned in England and Wales.

PM call with the Coalition of the Willing: 11 December 2025

The Prime Minister co-chaired a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing this afternoon.

£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND

Around 50,000 specialist places to be created nationwide – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local school.

National plan to halve long-term rough sleeping and prevent homelessness

The National Plan to End Homelessness has been launched today, and will support the most vulnerable people in our society.

New Homes England strategy to supercharge collaboration and accelerate delivery of new homes, sustainable places and local growth

Government’s housing and regeneration Agency sets out plans to deliver new homes, transform the housing market, support housing-led regeneration and drive innovation.