Press Releases

How medicines affect gut bacteria could inform safer, more effective use

Understanding gut microbiome interactions with medicines could help explain differences in how people respond to treatment and build on existing medicine safety knowledge to support safer, more effective prescribing in the future.

Secretary of State announces the re-appointment of NIO Non-Executive Board member

The Secretary of State has reappointment of Ms Fiona Ross as Non-Executive Board Member for the Northern Ireland Office

Pension boost for mineworkers lands before Christmas

Almost 40,000 former mineworkers across the UK receive first pension increase.

Thousands to benefit from multi million investment to justice

More people facing debt, house repossession or custody battles will benefit from free legal support thanks to a multi-million pound grant for the sector, the Deputy Prime Minister announced today (Tuesday 23 December).

Inheritance tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5m for farmers and businesses

£1m Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold increased to £2.5m from April 2026 – allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them

Signal all the way! Christmas comes early as over 100 mobile masts bring 4G joy to Britain’s rural communities

Over 100 mobile network masts upgraded to deliver 4G coverage from all major mobile network operators, signalling a major milestone in government’s drive to end total-not-spots

Government extends free NHS services for care leavers

Major boost for children leaving care with free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services.