Press Releases

CMA steps up monitoring of petrol and diesel prices

Greater scrutiny of prices paid at the pump in light of the conflict in the Middle East.

Tips on cheaper days out for families this English Tourism Week, as Government celebrates the industry’s economic impact

Tourism Minister hosts UK industry leaders at 10 Downing Street to mark English Tourism Week

Foreign Secretary touches down in the Gulf to demonstrate support for regional allies facing Iranian aggression

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper travels to Saudi Arabia to show UK support for regional allies as they defend themselves from reckless Iranian aggression

Greater certainty for British businesses as national security investment rules refined

Mandatory investment screening rules will be refined to provide greater clarity for British businesses and ensure the UK remains open for safe investment and protected against national security threats.

Scotland set for skills and innovation boost as £50 million defence growth deal unveiled

Scotland’s crucial role in UK defence is to be boosted, as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard and Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander today launched a landmark £50 million Scotland Defence Growth Deal.  

Natural flood management aims to protect Suffolk road & wildlife

Flooding on the B1127 between Wrentham and Southwold is set to reduce thanks to a new drainage system installed by Natural England in the Easton Valley.

New Ofsted report warns of barriers to academic progress for children in care, despite positive work of schools and colleges

A new Ofsted report, published today, describes the challenges some schools and colleges face in supporting children in care to reach their potential, due to inconsistencies in local authority practice, unclear national expectations, and a lack of training for staff.

MHRA approves deuruxolitinib (Leqselvi) to treat severe alopecia areata in adults 

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

Government breaks down barriers to help more women and girls enter the tech sector

Women at every stage of their careers are set to benefit from new government measures announced today, aimed at boosting female participation in tech.