Press Releases

Statement on the conflict in the Middle East: 20 March 2026

Ministers met this afternoon to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East.

Illegal waste site in Ramsgate shut by Environment Agency

Environment Agency obtains a restriction order for site on Haine Industrial Estate. Court order prohibits anyone from entering the site without permission.

Vehicles seized in operation at Worcestershire waste site

A large construction vehicle and a HGV lorry were seized yesterday (Thursday 19 March) during a joint operation at Throckmorton Industrial Park, Worcestershire.

Spring awakens at Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve

Part of the King's Series, establishing 25 new National Nature Reserves by 2028. Surrey's National Nature Reserve home to rare ground-nesting birds this spring

Export bar aims to protect archive of Scottish Enlightenment mastermind

A temporary export bar has been placed on the historically significant archive of James Stirling

New radar systems to unlock offshore wind

Upgrades to air defence radar systems will help unlock record breaking offshore wind capacity.

Landlords now to fulfil new legal duty for Renters’ Rights Act

Tenants can now look out for new important information explaining their new rights coming on 1 May 2026 - including a ban on Section 21 'no-fault' evictions.

Government to Improve Support for Affordable Debt Repayments

People who owe money to government will receive clearer, more tailored support to repay in a way they can afford, under new plans launched during Debt Awareness Week.

DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways

Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter join the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board, helping to set up Great British Railways (GBR).

Local people take the lead in 40 more communities

Forty more communities selected for Pride in Place, with local people choosing how £20 million is invested to strengthen their neighbourhood.

King Charles III England Coast Path inaugurated with royal visit

His Majesty King Charles III launched the England Coast Path at an event at Seven Sisters today

Suffragan Bishop of Stepney: 20th March 2026

The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Roderick (Rod) Ernest Alexander Green, BA, MA, MTh, to the Suffragan See of Stepney, in the Diocese of London

Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities

Some of the worst illegal waste sites across England to be cleared, restoring pride in our communities

Ofsted announces changes to inspections of local authority children's services

Ofsted has today published updates to the framework for inspecting local authority children's services (ILACS).

Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year

A new Defence scheme to transform support for forces families with young children will be rolled out across the UK from September 2026.