Press Releases

Operation RESOLUTE: Arrest made related to qualification fraud

A 37-year-old man from the Manchester area has been arrested as part of a Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigation into suspected qualification fraud.

Alan Milburn calls for a 'movement' to address lost generation of young people not earning or learning as investigation opens

Former Heath Secretary Alan Milburn has today launched his groundbreaking investigation into the causes of record unemployment and inactivity among 16 to 24 year olds with a call for young people and a range of experts to come forward with their views.

Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm development consent decision announced

The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong

Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU.

£78bn for councils in turning point settlement to cut deprivation

The funding injection is aimed at restoring pride, and councils will have more resources available to bring back libraries, youth services and community hubs. 

Dangerous driver who killed teens has sentence extended

A dangerous driver who collided with another vehicle before killing two teenagers had her sentence extended after the Solicitor General intervened.

Successful crackdown on illegal waste carriers in East Anglia

Communities are better protected from illegal waste operators following a successful year of roadside checks by the Environment Agency, police and partners.

Government launches expert-led forum to protect Northern Ireland's veterinary medicine supply

Supply Coordination Forum launched to mitigate any delivery risk to Northern Ireland’s veterinary medicine supply

Charity Commission appoints new Director of Legal and Accountancy Services

The Charity Commission has appointed Jan Lasik as its new Director of Legal and Accountancy Services.

Sevington Inland Border Facility Crown development application given approval

The Sevington Inland Border Facility Crown development application has today been given approval by the Planning Inspectorate.

Gaon Hart appointed as new Immigration Services Commissioner

The Home Secretary has approved the appointment for a period of five years.

UK sends automated turrets and missiles to shoot down Russian drones, as part of £600 million air defence package for Ukraine

The UK has committed £600 million in air-defence capabilities, including cutting edge turrets that can shoot down Russian drones to support Ukraine through the winter.

Single Construction Regulator to ensure standards across sector

Plans for a new regulator to bring together standards across buildings, products and professionals in the construction sector have been announced today.

New DVSA Chief Executive named to tackle driving test backlog

Beverley Warmington appointed DVSA Chief Executive to lead agency operations and deliver plans to cut driving test backlog and improve services for learners.

Modelling a star in a jar – in seconds

Scientists have developed an AI tool which can simulate complex fusion plasma in seconds, helping to pave the way for the design of future fusion power plants.

Report 09/2025: Buffer stop collision at London Bridge station

RAIB has today released its report into a buffer stop collision at London Bridge station, 13 December 2024.

Secretary of State statement on Columba McVeigh Search

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today (Wednesday 17 December) expressed his regret that the latest search for disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh in Co Monaghan has ended.

UK House Price Index for October 2025

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Civil engineering: CMA sets out concerns and options for better outcomes

CMA interim report highlights persistent issues in the civil engineering market for roads and railways – which appear to hinder UK growth and productivity.

New push to unlock enough electricity to power two cities the size of London and boost nature recovery

Marine Recovery Fund to get nature thriving and accelerate offshore wind development

War-scarred Union Flag from the Battle of Trafalgar at risk of leaving the UK

An export bar has been placed on a Union Flag that led the charge for the British at the Battle of Trafalgar

500 jobs protected at Grangemouth as UK Government partners with INEOS to save vital plant’s future

Vital chemical production at Grangemouth protected as Government provides over £120m support package in £150m joint investment

4,800 Self Assessment scams reported

Customers warned they need to be alert to scams ahead of 31 January Self Assessment deadline.

Gosport Borough Council receives C4 grading from RSH

The Regulator of Social Housing has issued a C4 consumer grading to Gosport Borough Council

Young people from all backgrounds to get opportunity to study abroad as UK-EU deal unlocks Erasmus+

The UK and EU have agreed that the UK will join the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027, along with further progress in other areas of the UK-EU reset.

UK Government provides £22M extra support for Port Talbot steelworkers and businesses

Businesses and workers affected by changes at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot site will be able to access an extra £22 million in support from the UK Government.