Press Releases

Chancellor backs the North’s industrial strengths with new investments

New jobs, opportunities and major regeneration for communities and businesses will be created in the North as the Chancellor backs the region’s industrial strengths with new investment.

UK defence industry steps up support for Gulf partners facing Iranian attacks

The UK today stepped up its support for Gulf partners, convening a meeting of defence industry leaders to reinforce countries in the region under attack from Iran.

New amendments will create safer streets, champion culture, and strengthen local accountability under the English Devolution Bill

Communities and local leaders will benefit from new powers introduced in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.

PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 18 March 2026

The Prime Minister hosted the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at Downing Street yesterday afternoon.

Fly-tippers and vandals to be forced into “clean up squads” and slapped with cleaning bill

New Action Plan to be published to tackle waste crime and restore pride in our towns and cities.

New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

England’s first Land Use Framework sets out a plan for managing the country’s finite land to ensure the nation’s long-term resilience

Working families saving thousands on childcare costs

Research shows that government-funded childcare has cut childcare costs for families in half.

Stronger visiting rights for people in health and care settings

The government will better protect and strengthen the visiting rights for people in health and care settings, following a review of Regulation 9A.

UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflict

Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life‑saving assistance in response to worsening humanitarian situation.

Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation

A major youth employment drive backed by £1 billion will help create 200,000 jobs for young people, alongside the biggest transformation of apprenticeships in a decade.

Lower bills for farmers, schools and factories

Farmers, schools and manufacturers could soon cut their energy bills by installing small onshore wind turbines without needing planning permission. 

Charity regulator appoints Interim Manager to William Blake House Northants

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has appointed an Interim Manager to William Blake House Northants (registered charity number 1089471).

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Victoria Billing

Victoria Billing OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark in succession to Joëlle Jenny.

Chancellor lands major investment with Spain as she prioritises closer ties with Europe

Rachel Reeves visits Madrid to meet 120 of Spain’s top businesses and investors and Minister of Economy, Trade and Business Carlos Cuerpo

UK City of Culture 2029 longlist revealed

Nine places have been longlisted to be the next UK City of Culture in 2029

New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks

New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds each year.