Press Releases

Government to end cancer postcode lottery for patients

People living in rural and coastal areas will find it easier to see a cancer specialist as the government works to end the postcode lottery for care.

UK Joint Squadron deploys Typhoon jets to Qatar

12 Squadron begins deployment to the Gulf region reflecting the strong UK-Qatar defence partnership that helps to keep the UK secure at home and strong abroad

PM call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 22 January 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, this afternoon.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark: 22 January 2026

The Prime Minister hosted the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, at Chequers this afternoon.

Appointment of the Regius Professor of Civil Law in the University of Oxford

The King has approved that Professor Wim Decock be appointed Regius Professor of Civil Law in the University of Oxford.

Holocaust Memorial one step closer as Bill receives Royal Assent

The Holocaust Memorial Act removes legislation which had blocked progress on the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre.

Speedboat driver who hit teen kayaker first to be sentenced under new safety law

A man who crashed his speedboat into a 15-year-old kayaker near Milford Haven was sentenced to 12 months in jail, suspended for two years, in the first prosecution by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) under new watercraft safety legislation. 

PM call with Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 22 Jan 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to Taoiseach Micheál Martin this morning.

Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation

This once-in-a-generation reform will end the outdated two-tier system and build stronger local councils.

Yorkshire waste operator sentenced after acting as director of four companies while bankrupt

Director sentenced for bankruptcy offences

TRA opens first expiry review into imports of rainbow trout

The TRA has opened a new expiry review into imports of certain rainbow trout from Turkey. Businesses affected can register their interest by 6 February 2026.

SFO charges two in Safe Hands Plans investigation

The Serious Fraud Office has today charged two in its investigation into suspected fraud at Safe Hands Plans Ltd. and parent company SHP Capital Holdings Ltd.

Fusion energy spinout targets next-generation microwaves

UKAEA spinout, MuWave, has secured funding from the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) to develop and deliver high-power microwave technology

Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer appointed NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe

He will be the first RAF officer to hold the post since 1984, and only the third RAF officer in history to serve as DSACEUR.

UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East-West Council

UK Government Ministers are engaging with Northern Ireland schools to highlight the importance of East-West relations in the lead up to today’s (January 22) East-West Council in Belfast.

Hope Not Hate Charitable Trust addresses concerns following intervention by regulator

The Charity Commission has confirmed Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust, has addressed concerns raised about its relationship with a non-charitable company.

Half a billion investment to upgrade RAF Typhoons and secure 1,500 British jobs

The government has this week committed over £650 million to upgrade the RAF's Typhoon fighter jet fleet, securing over 1,500 jobs across the UK.