Press Releases

Dr Christian Turner CMG appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America

The UK has today confirmed the appointment of Dr Christian Turner CMG to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America.

Government taskforce meets in Hull to boost flood preparedness

After recent flooding, which saw 18,000 properties protected during Storm Claudia, the Taskforce is focused on preparedness for the rest of winter.

Business partners who exploited banking system by channelling £13.9 million in unauthorised overdrafts through companies banned for combined 23 years

Their bans as company directors begin on Christmas Day after a court ruling earlier this month

Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act

Leaders from across the business community, trade union movement and wider civil society have welcomed the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent.

SFO to secure over £900,000 from fraudster David Kennedy

Former Axiom Legal Financing Fund manager ordered to repay millions to investors. 

Success for Environment Agency with illegal waste site probe

An Environment Agency investigation into a large illegal waste site in Lincolnshire has resulted in several convictions and large donations to charity.

Councils offered flexibility to complete reorganisation

Some councils have told the department that elections could derail once-in-a-generation plans to scrap wasteful 'two-tier' councils.

Stronger protections for homeowners on 'fleecehold' estates

People living on freehold estates to be handed more power to tackle unreasonable charges for upkeep of shared areas

Rain helps West Country recover from prolonged dry weather

Above-average rainfall has put Bristol, Somerset, Dorset and part of south Gloucestershire into ‘recovery’ but part of Wiltshire still in prolonged dry weather.

New UK-France Nuclear Steering Group Meets to Advance Cooperation Under Northwood Declaration

Statement by the United Kingdom and the French Republic on Nuclear Policy and Cooperation.

Nottingham fraudster jailed after securing £50,000 Covid loan for chicken shop he sold the previous year

Bounce Back Loan fraudster convicted following Insolvency Service investigations

Inaugural report pioneered by AI Security Institute gives clearest picture yet of capabilities of most advanced AI

The AI Security Institute's Frontier AI Trends Report, a public assessment of how the most advanced AI systems are evolving, draws on 2 years of testing AI capabilities in areas critical to innovation and security, including cyber, chemistry and biology.

Appointment of a Canon of Westminister Abbey: 18 December 2025

The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Jennifer Helen Adams-Massmann, Chaplain and Welfare Officer at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, to be appointed as Residentiary Canon of Westminster Abbey, in succession to The Right Reverend Anthony James Ball, following his resignation.

UK achieves first plutonium milestone

The NDA group has delivered a UK-first nuclear milestone, marking a significant step toward permanently disposing of the nation’s plutonium legacy.

Reforms to welfare system set to save £1.9 billion by the end of 2030/31

The backlog of people waiting to have their work capability assessed is to be significantly reduced through a package of measures that will reduce UK welfare spending by £1.9 billion by the end of 2030/31.

RSH publishes latest fire remediation survey

The Regulator of Social Housing has today published the findings of its latest survey of the fire safety of 11 metre plus buildings in the social housing sector. 

Reynolds: Farmers central to Britain’s food security, rural economy and countryside

New Board will put farming at the heart of government decision making and back growth for British farmers

UK cracks down on Russian oil sector as revenues plummet 

UK announces 24 new sanctions against Russian energy and military supply chain targets.

MHRA seeks input on AI regulation at ‘pivotal moment’ for healthcare

National Commission is seeking evidence to shape regulation of AI in healthcare and support the UK’s ambition for a world-leading, AI-enabled NHS

Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent, revolutionising care

The Mental Health Bill has received Royal Assent to modernise outdated mental health laws and improve care for seriously ill patients.

New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century

Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent.

Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law

The government's landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent today.

Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals

New law strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals.