Press Releases

Australia-UK Defence Industry Dialogue: Joint Statement

On 23 February 2026, the UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP hosted the Minister for Defence Industry of Australia, the Hon. Pat Conroy MP, for the Australia–UK Defence Industry Dialogue (AUKDID).

Councils to get exceptional financial support to balance books

This follows the confirmation of £78 billion for councils through the settlement, helping them restore public services for communities and tackle deprivation.

SFO secures 4-year prison sentence for aircraft parts fraud

Director jailed for scheme that deceived aviation industry.

Over £17 million saved in past six months through government office closures

The government has saved over £17 million in the past six months by closing three expensive central London offices and relocating staff to existing spaces.

UK submarine arrives in Australia in AUKUS partnership first

Royal Navy submarine HMS ANSON arrives in Western Australia for maintenance with AUKUS partners.

Yorkshire Water fined £733k after polluting country park stream

Yorkshire Water is sentenced for polluting Pools Brook Country Park stream three times in less than a year.

Investigation launched into anti-poverty charity after failure to comply with official orders

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Destiny Community Services to investigate the charity’s failure to file statutory financial reports.

Radical expansion in rights for children with SEND

Radical expansion in rights for children with special educational needs and disabilities to transform life chances.

United message for Workboat Code Edition 3 deadline: ‘Check. Prepare. Book’ 

Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Workboat Association urge operators to get ready for 2026 transition.

Government to crack down on gambling operator sport sponsorship

The move will prevent unlicensed operators from sponsoring sports clubs, as part of wider measures to tackle illegal gambling market

Brensocatib licensed as the first medicine specifically designed to treat non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in patients 12 years and older

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of brensocatib under close review.

Specialist SEND support in every school and community

Generational reforms to transform outcomes for children with SEND and end one size fits all approach.

Doug Gurr selected as preferred candidate for Chair of CMA

Doug Gurr has been announced as the preferred candidate to remain as chair of the Competition and Markets Authority.