Press Releases

Consumers to save around £400 million every year from government crackdown on costly subscription traps

Hard working Brits will keep more of their cash under a new government crackdown on unwanted and misleading subscriptions

PM call with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 1 April 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, this afternoon to discuss the conflict in the Middle East.

PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 1 April 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this afternoon.

PM call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 1 April 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, this afternoon.

Violent man who strangled partner has sentence increased

Violent man with history of domestic abuse has his sentence increased following the Solicitor’s intervention after he strangled ex-partner.

Violent rapist who preyed on women has sentence increased

Violent rapist who targeted three women has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.

Waste criminals to pay over £67,000 in confiscation orders

A crooked family who ran an illegal waste site in Lincolnshire must pay a total of nearly £67,000 in confiscation orders, following a Proceeds of Crime hearing.

Sue Sharp has been appointed Interim Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC)

DPTAC provides advice to the government on the transport needs of disabled people.

HMRC says UK businesses should apply now for Vaping Products Duty

From today, UK vaping product manufacturers, importers and warehousekeepers can apply for Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme approval.

West Midlands director sentenced after running two companies for more than five years while banned

His wife was also sentenced for helping him breach his ban

William Blake House Northants enters administration as investigation continues

William Blake House Northants has entered administration, the Charity Commission has confirmed, while steps are taken to secure ongoing care for residents.

New £62m fund for fire alarms to keep residents safe and costs down for leaseholders

The new Interim Measures Alarm Fund will further incentivise the installation of common fire alarms in buildings waiting for remediation works to be completed.

Secretary of State announces the extension of NIO Lead Non-Executive Board Member

The Secretary of State has announced an extension to the term of Mr Leslie Philpott as the Lead Non-Executive Board Member for the Northern Ireland Office.

First detection of Usutu virus in Scotland

Usutu virus has been detected in Scotland.

Disqualified Manchester director jailed for multiple Covid loan frauds

Matloob Hussain, 49, applied for three Covid Bounce Back loans he wasn’t entitled to and acted as a director while disqualified.

Woodbois Limited in Liquidation: information for creditors and shareholders

On 4 March 2026, a winding-up order was made against Woodbois Limited, a company incorporated in Guernsey (company number CMP52184). The court appointed the Official Receiver as Liquidator.

Major upgrades to restore pride in England’s run-down colleges

£307 million to repair and maintain colleges in all regions of England to fix leaking roofs, broken windows and worn-out facilities, delivering national renewal.