Press Releases

PM call with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 24 March 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, this evening.

Greater Manchester agencies unite to tackle waste crime

Agencies from across Greater Manchester joined forces for the region's first waste crime summit, strengthening the collective fight against illegal activity.

First ever armed forces commissioner selected to champion service personnel and families

Former Air Commodore Polly Perkins CBE has been chosen as the preferred candidate for Armed Forces Commissioner by the Defence Secretary John Healey MP – delivering on the government’s key manifesto commitment to give serving personnel and their families an independent voice to improve service life.

New military diplomacy training to upskill specialists in negotiation and languages, as part of new Defence Diplomacy Strategy

UK military personnel will be put through their paces as part of a new diplomacy training program - upskilling specialists in negotiation and languages as part of the UK's first Defence Diplomacy Strategy. 

Mann recommendations agreed in consultation on GMC overhaul

The most significant overhaul of the regulation of medical professionals since 1983 will be set out in a consultation on the General Medical Council Order.

Update following negotiations on an enhanced FTA with Switzerland

Update following round 10 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland

New apprenticeship unit to supercharge battery manufacturing

New battery manufacturing apprenticeship unit developed, following rapid consultation with employers and sector experts, to support UK's growing battery sector.

AI-powered smart signs have come to Worthing’s bathing waters

Smart signs which answer questions about bathing waters are now at Goring Beach, Worthing and Worthing Beach House.

Report 03/2026: Two track workers struck by a wagon being propelled by a rail crane at Port Glasgow

RAIB has today released its report into two track workers struck by a wagon being propelled by a rail crane at Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, 15 March 2025.

Billions to go directly to small businesses across the country as government sets new targets for spending

Government departments have, for the first time, set individual spending targets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to deliver over £7.4 billion a year to small businesses by 2028.

Homes England secures key site in the heart of East Norwich

Homes England has completed the acquisition of Carrow Works, the former Colman’s Mustard and Robinsons squash factory site in Norwich.

MHRA action boosts drive to phase out animal testing

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) takes decisive action to phase out animal testing by helping developers to make greater use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).

Fair Work Agency Advisory Board appointed ahead of April launch

New board features members from a range of backgrounds and will advise ministers on the strategy and direction of the Fair Work Agency.

More than one million helped get connected and get online thanks to government digital inclusion action plan

More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of government, industry and charities to boost digital inclusion and help more people get online.

CMA concludes market investigation with major reforms to veterinary sector

The CMA has set out its final reforms – which will start coming into force later this year – to help pet owners better navigate the vet services market.

Time to Pay Up: Government unveils toughest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years

Small businesses to be backed by new, stronger measures to tackle late payments.

Government to make 'plug-in solar' available within months

'Plug-in' solar panels to be in shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills.