Press Releases

G7 leaders’ statement on the war in Ukraine: 24 February 2026

G7 leaders’ statement on the war in Ukraine.

Powerful new Royal Navy warship programme advances as milestones reached for two ships

Two of the Royal Navy’s powerful new Type 31 frigates have reached key milestones.

Schools white paper to rewire education transforming life chances

Schools white paper will reform deprivation funding for schools to help halve disadvantage gap cutting the link between background and success.

MHRA approves imlunestrant tosylate (Inluriyo) - a new treatment for breast cancer

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

Better access to GPs with same-day appointments for urgent care

Patients to benefit from improved access to GP appointments under new contract backed by nearly £500 million.

Deputy Prime Minister sets out vision for the justice system

Victims will benefit from a ‘transformed’ justice system, the Deputy Prime Minister has set out in a speech earlier today (24 February).

Reynolds: Farm tech supercharged to boost profitability

Environment Secretary to announce £345 million to fund innovation, new technology and infrastructure to boost farm productivity and support the conditions for more affordable food over time

Co-chairs statement - Coalition of the Willing call: 24 February 2026

Co-chairs statement - Coalition of the Willing call.

Homes England opens bidding for ten year Social and Affordable Homes Programme

Housing and regeneration agency encourages registered providers to bid for grant support from at least £27 billion fund worth of funding.

Charity regulator appoints Interim Manager to Brighton and Hove Heritage Commission

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has appointed an Interim Manager to Brighton and Hove Heritage Commission (registered charity number 1193686).

UK’s video-on-demand services to have enhanced Ofcom regulation

Media Act implementation will bring the UK’s largest video-on-demand services under regulation by Ofcom to better protect children and the most vulnerable

New requirements for UK’s biggest video-on-demand services

Video-on-demand streaming services to meet subtitling, audio description and signing requirements that traditional broadcasters already follow

UK announces biggest sanctions package against Russia four years on from full-scale invasion of Ukraine

The UK has announced a landmark sanctions package, cutting off critical oil revenues and further degrading the Kremlin’s ability to wage its illegal war.

Highest ever courts funding deal agreed to deliver faster, fairer justice for victims

Criminal Crown Courts in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year to deliver faster and fairer justice for victims.

UK steps up support for Ukraine four years on from Putin's full-scale invasion

UK boosting support for Ukraine four years after Putin’s full-scale invasion with new military and humanitarian support.