Press Releases

SFO secures three convictions for £70 million investment fraud

Three former directors of Ethical Forestry Limited plead guilty following a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation into a £70 million investment scheme fraud.

Baroque masterpiece worth £9,000,000 at risk of leaving the UK

A temporary export bar has been placed on Claude Lorrain’s Landscape with Rural Dance

Galw Trefi Cymru: Could a Welsh town be crowned the first UK Town of Culture? 

The UK’s inaugural Town of Culture competition delivers community renewal for towns in Wales. 

£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

New requirement that every teacher receives training to support pupils, as government makes good on promise to deliver reforms families are crying out for.

Rogue builder jailed after obtaining more than £400,000 in credit from five victims while bankrupt

Jail term for bankrupt builder

Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire: 16 January 2026

The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Brian Wyndham Payne, MStJ, DL, as His Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire.

UK industry support to Ukraine supercharged with new business centre

A new business centre will open in Kyiv this year to ensure Britain’s cutting-edge defence industry and innovators can step up their work to equip Ukraine’s Armed Forces in their fight against Putin's illegal invasion.

Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones

The Deputy Prime Minister has tasked the Ministry of Justice to learn from Ukraine’s expertise, to harness their wartime innovation and tackle prison drones.

Chancellor marks beginning of construction at new Government Hub

Construction of a Government Hub in Darlington got underway with a breaking ground ceremony today, January 16, led by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.

Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators

Robotics and defence tech announced as the RIO's 2 new priority areas.

Regulator issues Official Warnings to two Church of England Dioceses

The Charity Commission has taken regulatory action against The Liverpool Diocesan Board of Finance and The Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance.

UK and Ukraine strengthen ties under landmark partnership as £20 million accelerated to support energy infrastructure

The UK and Ukraine mark the first anniversary of  the historic  100 Year Partnership with new initiatives driving security and prosperity in both countries. 

PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani: 16 January 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani last night.

£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment

Army cyber warriors are to benefit from new modern accommodation and specialist training facilities, following nearly £300 million investment announced today for Duke of Gloucester Barracks.