Press Releases

New screen time guidance for parents of under-5s

Government answers parents’ calls for support on screen time with new evidence-backed guidance.

Major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs as SPFL Trust partners with DWP

Young people are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a further 80 new Youth Hubs as the Government continues to provide opportunity across the country.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Orpo of Finland: 26 March 2026

The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo this afternoon.

Charities achieve £5bn increase in impact spending amidst ongoing financial squeeze

New insights from sector data suggests that charities directed £5 billion of additional resources to delivering their aims, despite ongoing financial pressures.

Joint Statement from the leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force: 26 March 2026

Leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), met today in Helsinki to reaffirm their commitment to European security and stability, their strengthened support to Ukraine and pressure on Russia, and their continuous effort to respond to regional security challenges together.

Bankrupt father jailed after transferring inheritance to family and friends to dodge prep school fees debt

His ex-partner was also sentenced for bankruptcy offences

Man who killed pregnant girlfriend given Whole Life Order

A man with a violent history who murdered his pregnant girlfriend after she refused to have an abortion has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.

UK crackdown on vile scam centres steps up with sanctions on illicit crypto network

The UK has taken further action against a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia.

£70m funding to address building safety professional shortages

New £70 million funding has been announced to address shortages in building safety professions and help build 1.5 million homes.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Jetten of the Netherlands: 26 March 2026

The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, at the Joint Expeditionary Force Summit (JEF) earlier today.   

PM meeting with Prime Minister Kristersson of Sweden: 26 March 2026

The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, at the Joint Expeditionary Force Summit (JEF) earlier today.  

Fungus among us!

UK first for Sussex nature reserve – member of public stumbles on rare find.

Government launches new consultation as part of commitment to introduce mandatory certification for fire risk assessors

The government has launched a consultation as part of commitment to introduce mandatory certification for fire risk assessors in wake of Grenfell Tower tragedy

Rapist taxi driver given longer prison sentence

A taxi driver who filmed himself repeatedly raping a vulnerable passenger over several years has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.

New boost to defence victim support and prevention to raise standards across the Armed Forces  

More than half a million pounds is being committed to expand the Victim Witness Care Unit to support around 100 additional cases each year and specialist Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) teams set to be deployed to Catterick Garrison and HM Naval Base Devonport. 

Sweet chestnut blight outbreak prompts swift action

New Demarcated Area established in Devon following the first detection of airborne spores in Great Britain since 2011

Trail hunting set to be banned

Trail hunting is set to be banned in England and Wales.

Regulator investigates charity over potential risk to charitable funds

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Grand Lodge of England Comprehensive Trust Deed (the Charity).

New legislation to keep brothers and sisters connected in care

Right to maintain contact with siblings to be strengthened in law for children in care via amendment to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Government safeguards critical UK CO2 supplies with restart of plant

The Government has shored up the UK’s critical supplies of CO2 vital for Britain’s nuclear, packaged meats, fresh food and healthcare by temporarily restarting the Ensus bioethanol plant in Wilton, Teesside.

Luton security boss prosecuted for supplying unlicensed security

Security company director Mohammed Shaba and his company Peack Global Security Ltd pleaded guilty to offences under the Private Security Industry Act (PSIA).

Arrest made in multi-million pound waste packaging fraud case

Early morning raid sees man arrested for packaging fraud and money laundering offences

Major renewal of ageing English roads delivered with £27 billion investment

Road Investment Strategy 3 will fund major schemes to upgrade and future-proof England's roads over the next 5 years.

Sole ambition: How Vivobarefoot boosted global sales through government-backed finance

UK Export Finance supports footwear pioneer to grow exports across five continents.

Fewer and shorter storm overflow spills in 2025, new monitoring data shows

New data published today by the Environment Agency shows a significant reduction in both the number and duration of storm overflow spills across England compared to 2024

Latest fire remediation survey published by RSH

The report is based on data sourced from the Fire Safety Remediation Survey, collected on a quarterly basis

Ofsted closes expert groups, thanking members for their ‘instrumental’ help

Ofsted has today confirmed the formal closure of the expert reference groups set up to support the development of the renewed education inspection framework.

Communities to benefit from health centres on their doorstep

Government rolling out first 27 neighbourhood health centres, providing more care closer to home.

PM meeting with President Stubb of Finland: 26 March 2026

The Prime Minister met the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, ahead of the Joint Expeditionary Force Summit (JEF) today.  

“Wainwright way” becomes England’s newest National Trail

National Trail opening is culmination years of work by Natural England and partners alongside £5.5 million government investment for upgrade

British shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure to be prioritised for government contracts for national security

Shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure will be recognised as critical for national security, with new guidance prioritising contracts for British business where necessary to protect our national security.

Ministers rip up consultation culture

Ministers working closely with the new Cabinet Secretary order a clear up of Whitehall consultation culture to speed up decision making and deliver for the British people.

Reformed Arts Council to better ensure the arts are no longer the preserve of the privileged few 

Government publishes formal response to independent review of Arts Council England

David Reed appointed HMTC for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

David Reed MBE appointed His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and His Majesty’s Consul General to Istanbul.