Press Releases

PM call with President Jerí of Peru: 22 December 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Peru José Jerí today.

UK secures additional £8 million in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026

The UK has secured bilateral fisheries agreements with Norway and the Faroe Islands for 2026, worth approximately £8 million in historic UK landing prices.

Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping

Dominic Allan given suspended sentence after admitting two offences of illegal waste activity on his land. He ignored instructions to stop and clear the waste.

WPP appointed to be UK Government’s lead media agency

In a major step forward for the modernisation of government communications, the UK Government has appointed media agency WPP Media, part of WPP, to provide media strategy, planning, and buying services across the public sector. 

Government appoints interim commissioners to the EHRC

The Minister for Women and Equalities has appointed Ali Harris and Professor Shazia Choudhry as interim commissioners at the EHRC.

Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement

The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 17th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights.

Boom lifts and baubles: keeping Britain’s festive spirit aloft

UK launches anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into imported boom lifts to defend British manufacturers.

CMA proposes to accept remedies in pastry deal

Remedies proposed to resolve concerns that Vandemoortele’s deal to buy Délifrance could have led to higher costs for supermarkets and commercial foodservice customers.

More people taking control of their tax as HMRC app use surges

HMRC provides a rundown of the HMRC app in 2025.

Fuel margins remain “persistently high” and this is not explained by operating costs, CMA finds

CMA publishes latest report analysing competition in the road fuel market and the factors influencing prices paid by drivers.

Healthcare regulator suggests simple winter wellness choices to keep you safe this cough and cold season

As the cold weather sets in and coughs and colds become more common, the MHRA is reminding people that small, everyday choices can make a big difference to winter wellbeing.

Serious Fraud Office and Five Eyes on foreign bribery indicators

International taskforce releases indicators to help businesses and professionals detect corruption

The GPA signs key Darlington Government Hub contract

The building of a new Civil Service office space will begin next month after the Government Property Agency (GPA) secured a crucial agreement.

New Traffic Commissioner appointed in Scotland

Following a fair and open recruitment campaign, Sharon Clelland was appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport as a Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain.