Press Releases

PM meeting with President Karol Nawrocki of Poland: 13 January 2026

The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki to Downing Street today.

UK and Poland agree enhanced missile defence and helicopter training cooperation

The UK and Poland’s ability to shoot down air and missile threats will be strengthened by deepened cooperation between the two countries.

Regulator investigates theatre company over governance concerns

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Titchfield Festival Theatre Limited.

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Estonia: Jo Lomas

Jo Lomas has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia.

Pushed past the limits

The Traffic Commissioner for the Western Traffic Area, Kevin Rooney, has revoked the operator licence held by Scorpion Engineering Ltd following a public inquiry in Bristol on 9 October 2025. [An appeal has now been lodged against this decision]

NDA funding for North Wales regeneration projects

The Nuclear Authority Decommissioning (NDA) investment will support economic regeneration in Anglesey, North Wales.

PackUK advisory group members appointed and Chairs confirmed

PackUK has recently appointed members to the Scheme Administrator Steering Group, completing the appointment of all 4 of its key advisory groups.

Sheep carcase classification rules to deliver fairer prices for farmers

New rules mandating classification and price reporting for sheep carcases come into force, bringing sector in line with beef and pork

Patients to benefit sooner as UK boosts clinical trials attractiveness with faster assessments and agile regulation 

The MHRA is now setting out the next phase of reforms for 2026, aimed at helping patients access new cutting-edge treatments more quickly and boosting the UK’s competitiveness for global clinical research. 

Boost for new homes and housing sector as Homes England, HSBC and NatWest agree £165 million financing deal with Allison Homes

Package will drive next phase of growth, supporting construction of more high quality, affordable homes, as partners continue to back small and medium housebuilders.

Premier League and literary greats back National Year of Reading

The Education Secretary and the National Literacy Trust launch the National Year of Reading, urging all ages to rediscover reading for pleasure.

NDA group and EDF deliver successful AGR defueling milestone

Hinkley Point B has been declared fuel free, on time and on budget, marking the second AGR defuelling milestone achieved by the NDA group and EDF.