Press Releases

Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice-Chair Resignation

Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice-Chair, Joan Edgington, steps down from her role.

Government to publish new gender guidance for schools

Guidance for gender questioning children is clear schools should take a careful approach when a child asks to social transition.

Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Barnsley College

Around 175 school pupils and college students from across South Yorkshire visited the fair to find out about jobs in clean energy.

Armed forces careers unlocked for tens of thousands through new recruitment drive

People looking for a career in the Armed Forces will receive advice directly from military personnel in their local jobcentre, under new plans to boost military recruitment.

Ministers kick off review to safeguard radio’s future

Review will examine digital shifts, market trends and emerging technologies including use of AI

Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure

Foreign actors will no longer be able to use their money to interfere in the UK’s elections, as part of the biggest expansion of democratic participation in a generation

UK announces urgent new air defence package for Ukraine worth over half a billion pounds

New half a billion pound package of air defence for Ukraine, including £150 million for NATO PURL, and additional 1,000 UK-manufactured missiles.

Cheshire clay pigeon shooting specialist targets exports

Promatic International exports to 41 countries thanks to a £1 million trade facility backed by UKEF.

National review calls for urgent action to protect vulnerable unborn babies and infants

A national child safeguarding review has called for urgent action to better protect vulnerable unborn babies and infants, following the tragic death of baby Victoria Marten.