Press Releases

Protecting families from heating oil profiteering is top of the Prime Minister's agenda as he visits Belfast

As global events continue to impact the daily lives of communities across the UK, the Prime Minister is visiting Belfast today (Thursday 12 March) to highlight his relentless focus on cutting the cost of living for working people.

PM call with G7 leaders: 11 March 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to G7 leaders this afternoon to discuss the latest situation in the Middle East.

UK joins IEA members in coordinated oil stock release

UK joins International Energy Agency members in coordinated oil stock release.

Ministers order overhaul of Whitehall standards regime to tighten appointment and vetting process

New measures to strengthen appointment and vetting processes.

Ethics and Integrity Commission to review lobbying, disclosure and access to government

The Prime Minister has today asked the Ethics and Integrity Commission to carry out a review into lobbying, disclosure and access to government.

Regulator issues formal warning to Slough gurdwara as it concludes case

The Charity Commission has concluded its review of allegations of accounting failures and political activity at Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Slough.

Boaters urged to ‘reduce risk and boost skills’ in water safety campaign

HM Coastguard, the RNLI and RYA are working together to launch their water safety campaign aimed at recreational boaters

Regulator investigates Surrey charity after concerns over private benefit and financial mismanagement 

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Allen Trust (charity number: 1146388 )

Biggest Boat Clean-up in a Decade Underway on Upper Thames

Environment Agency plans to remove blight in time for new season “Sunk, wrecked, abandoned – they’ve got to go” says Deputy Director of Navigation

CMA examines concerns about heating oil

The CMA is examining heating oil amid concerns about rising prices due to conflict in the Middle East.

Science Secretary calls on research funders to back women with better maternity leave and flexible working support

Research funders urged to back a voluntary charter including commitments to paid maternity leave for PhD students and more help to return to work and flexible working.

Appointment of the Suffragan Bishop of Penrith: 11th March 2026

The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Canon Dr Michael John Leyden, BA, MA, MSt, PhD, to the Suffragan See of Penrith, in the Diocese of Carlisle.

UKEF backs Leicester sustainable packaging firm in Australian expansion 

UK Export Finance announces support for a UK luxury sustainable packaging company to expand into new foreign markets.

Government to tackle speculative demand grid connection requests

Reforms will strengthen conditions for joining and remaining in the queue for demand connections, and prioritise projects that deliver growth and jobs.