Press Releases

UK and Ireland agree updated Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral defence cooperation

The UK and Ireland will be better protected against common threats as the two nations sign a refreshed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral defence cooperation.

Second arrest made as Liverpool waste investigation continues

A second arrest has been made as an investigation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Liverpool continues.

Ofsted announces new pilot to use more serving school and college leaders as inspectors

Ofsted today announced that it is piloting a new way of involving more serving education leaders in the inspections of schools and further education providers.

Regulation reset to fast-track homes, transport and clean energy

Major boost to sustainable development, as £100 million invested to speed up planning approvals

Overhaul of nuclear system to speed up building and cut costs

Plan to overhaul nuclear system will speed up building, strengthen national and energy security, and cut costs.

Closer ties with Ireland are delivering for the UK in a volatile world, as leaders attend second UK-Ireland summit

Protecting working families in more turbulent times will underpin discussions at the second UK-Ireland Summit in Cork today (Friday 13 March) as the Prime Minister unveils £937 million in new Irish investment into the UK, which will create around 850 new jobs.

New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage

People across England and Wales can find out if they are due a government-backed broadband upgrade with new gigabit address checker.

New tool for families and schools to cut stigma of child poverty

Support for parents and teachers to help with important conversations about poverty in schools and at home.