Press Releases

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 5 February 2026

The Prime Minister spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump today.

Defence’s next top intelligence officer appointed

Britain’s next top defence intelligence official has been appointed today.

How UK Government is building a stronger future for Scotland's farmers, crofters and rural communities

Minister's speech to National Farmers' Union Scotland's conference highlights UK Government's commitment to industry, as forum explores growth opportunities and challenges in rural Scotland

New Green Book to ensure that investment in all parts of the UK given a "fair hearing"

New guidance will support fairer and more balanced decisions on investment in every part of the country.

MHRA updates guidance for semaglutide prescribers and patients

MHRA updates product information regarding the very rare risk of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in patients taking semaglutide.

New UK-US partnership to drive investment and bolster critical minerals supply chains

The UK and US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals in Washington DC.

New 35-mile coastal path opens along Chichester Harbour

Walkers gain access to stunning coastline between Hayling Island and East Head. New trail joins more than 210 miles of a continuous path on the south coast

Environment Agency shuts down Yorkshire illegal waste site

Court order blocks access to land near Skipton to prevent dumping of illegal waste.

Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site in Minster

Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site at Power Station Road in Minster, Isle of Sheppey. Access blocked to prevent further waste entering the site.

Landscaping boss ignored director ban and racked up £300,000 in unpaid tax across two companies

Director banned for 12 years

UK imposes fresh sanctions to dismantle Sudan’s 'war machine'

The UK has imposed new sanctions against 6 individuals fuelling Sudan's war, following the Foreign Secretary's visit to the Sudan-Chad border.

Act now: 864,000 sole traders and landlords face new tax rules in two months

More than 860,000 sole traders and landlords need to start using digital tax reporting from 6 April.

UK business factory linked to registration of thousands of companies for China-based clients is shut down

Companies wound-up in the public interest following Insolvency Service investigations

Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan

Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer Plan.

UK exporters boost economy, as new study reveals major impact of export credit on UK industry

Oxford Economics study demonstrates the significant impact of UKEF's support on businesses and local supply chains.

Student skills investment to boost UK defence industry

Britain’s defence industry will benefit from an £80 million skills boost to increase places on key strategically-relevant courses.

Clean energy upgrades for hospitals and military sites

£74 million for clean energy upgrades to cut bills for public buildings and create savings for frontline services.