Press Releases

Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits

Government seeking to restore trust and common sense to the benefits system. 

Major boost to pool of skilled former military personnel called upon in crises as UK strengthen preparedness

The Armed Forces Bill will grow the pool of former Service personnel who Defence could draw on in times of crisis, in a move welcomed by senior military leaders

New Defence Housing Service to transform housing for forces families as Armed Forces Bill backs those who serve

New Defence Housing Service to be put into law, turbocharging biggest renewal of military housing in a generation

TRA investigates creamy/white limestone from Portugal

The TRA has opened a new anti-subsidy investigation into imports of creamy/white limestone from Portugal, following an application from a UK producer.

CMA requires Aramark to sell Entier after finding competition concerns

Aramark’s purchase of Entier found to harm competition in the UK for offshore catering services.

Manchester man sentenced for assaulting Fisheries Officer

Thomas Hodkinson struck an officer with a broken fishing rod. Prosecution is a warning that threatening and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.

New Aviation Ambassadors announced to inspire future pilots, engineers and air traffic controllers

Our 10 new Aviation Ambassadors will help encourage more young people to see the UK aviation sector as a place where they can build rewarding, long-term futures.

CMA launches review of its approach to merger efficiencies

Call for evidence launched as CMA merger efficiencies review gets underway.

From Crawley to Côte d'Ivoire: West Sussex firm wins multi-million-pound contract with government-backed finance

Rainbo Supplies & Services continues to grow its portfolio of African clients with backing by UK Export Finance and London Forfaiting Company.

Regulator of Social Housing 2025 Global Accounts published

Record spend on existing social homes forecast to rise further, even as landlords continue to invest significantly in new homes

Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people

Sick and disabled people will have more opportunities to move into work following the overhaul of a scheme that will boost living standards and workplace inclusion.

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Iran

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

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme gets a more efficient design

A more streamlined tidal barrier structure will cut costs and construction complexity and provide the same level of protection for 12,800 homes and businesses.

Global interest at mine heat living lab one-year milestone

UK’s first mine water heat Living Lab is attracting global interest, with US and European researchers exploring its low-carbon heat data.

Plans for 5,500 homes at Wychavon Town move forward

Homes England and Summix have confirmed that two outline planning applications for Wychavon Town have been validated by Wychavon District Council. The applications relate to the proposed new settlement, covering the town centre and a southern neighbourhood.

Record renewables auction supports 7,000 jobs and £3bn investment

Workers across Britain will benefit from billions of pounds of private sector investment in ports and supply chains.

New homes boost for Yorkshire as family-run housebuilder agrees “game changer” loan with Homes England

Yorkshire Homes secures SME Accelerator loan – designed to help small and medium-sized developers build more homes, more quickly.