Press Releases

Hereditary Peers Bill passes in House of Lords, paving the way for further reform

The Hereditary Peers Bill has passed in the House of Lords in one of the biggest reforms to Parliament and UK democracy in a generation.

New civil society council established to put partnership at the heart of government

Leading voices from across the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector have today been appointed to the new Civil Society Council, established by the Prime Minister to bring civil society into the heart of government decision‑making.

Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Leeds maternity review

Health Secretary Wes Streeting appoints Donna Ockenden to lead the independent review into Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's maternity and neonatal service.

PM call with leaders of Germany and Italy: 9 March 2026

The PM spoke to the leaders of Germany and Italy last night about the situation in the Middle East.

UK-first achieved in advanced materials to benefit defence

The UK has established its first sovereign manufacturing capability for ultrahigh temperature materials - vital for space, hypersonic and propulsion systems.

Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID

The Government has launched a consultation asking the public to share their views on how digital ID is used to make public services quicker, easier and more secure to access.

Major community iftar held by ministers at Lancaster House  

More than 180 people from across the UK heard speeches, viewed exhibitions and ate together at a Ramadan event

Global impact of UK health data resource highlighted in newly published paper 

New analysis shows Clinical Practice Research Datalink has supported groundbreaking medical research across 29 countries with close to 3,800 published studies 

More dentists coming as government boosts number who can practise

Boost for patients as the government bolsters the dental workforce by thousands.

Change of Ambassador to the European Union

Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG has been appointed Ambassador to the European Union in succession to Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby CMG.

Final decision on disputed price controls for 5 water companies

An independent group of experts appointed by the CMA has decided how much revenue 5 water companies are allowed following their rejection of Ofwat’s decision.

Government launches new national Legal Advisors service for rape victims and expands Operation Soteria into the courtroom

Rape victims will have access to dedicated legal advice throughout the criminal justice process, while new project will look at shifting the focus of rape court cases from the victim to the perpetrator.

First V Levels subjects revealed as part of landmark reforms

First students to do V Levels from 2027 as part of ambitious reforms to post-16 system that will prepare them for future jobs.

Tech companies must go 'above and beyond' to protect women and girls from online abuse or face further action

Tech firms must do more to protect women and girls online or face further action, Tech Secretary Liz Kendall warns at major platform roundtable.