Press Releases

PM meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 8 April 2026

The Prime Minister met His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, in Jeddah today.

Recruitment of four commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of four Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.

Essex skip-hire boss and firm plead guilty to waste crime charges

'I don’t do e-mails' among excuses for not clearing overflowing skips

Springwell Solar Farm development consent decision announced

The Springwell Solar Farm DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Homes England agrees multi-million-pound debt facility with Richborough

Homes England has agreed a multi‑million‑pound debt facility with independent land promoter Richborough, marking the first partnership of its kind in the sector. 

Foreign Secretary's statement: ceasefire in the Middle East, 8 April 2026

A statement from the Foreign Secretary on the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran.

Government announces preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair

Sir Ian Cheshire named as preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair, subject to parliamentary hearing before final appointment is confirmed.

MHRA expands AI Airlock programme with a £3.6 million funding boost over three years

The MHRA continues to be at the forefront of innovation and secures multi-year funding to expand its pioneering AI Airlock programme.

Dorset drop-in events announced for flood-affected residents 

The Environment Agency and Dorset Council are hosting drop-in events in Weymouth, Blandford, Winterborne Stickland, Sydling St Nicholas and Dorchester

Prime Minister travels to Middle East to meet allies and support ceasefire: 8 April 2026

The Prime Minister is travelling to the Gulf today to meet with Gulf partners and discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the ceasefire in order to bring about a lasting resolution to the conflict and protect the UK and global economy from further threats.