Press Releases

Local museums receive £4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture

£4 million of public funding and private philanthropy to improve access to museums and galleries across the country

UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters

The UK government is considering tougher measures against criminals exploiting gadgets designed to hack doorbells and vehicle tracking systems.

PM meeting with President of the UAE: 9 April 2026

The Prime Minister met the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi this afternoon.

PM meeting with King and Prime Minister of Bahrain: 9 April 2026

The Prime Minister met with His Majesty the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa this evening in Manama. 

Threatened species set for major funding boost

Five species ranging from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider will receive a major funding boost

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 9 April 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump from Qatar this evening.

Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory

Thanks to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, 4,200 jobs have been secured following over £700 million of investment in the advanced manufacturing sector.

Joint Statement on the conflict in the Middle East: 8 April 2026

Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, Prime Minister Albanese, Prime Minister Carney, President Dan, acting Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Frostadóttir Prime Minister Jetten, Prime Minister Kristersson, Prime Minister Michal, Prime Minister Mitsotakis, Prime Minister Montenegro, Prime Minister Sanchez, Prime Minister Siliņa, Prime Minister Støre, President Stubb, Prime Minister Takaichi, President of the European Commission von der Leyen, President of the European Council

UK exposes covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters

The British military has exposed a covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters, forcing the vessels to retreat back to Russia.

£50 million boost for defence businesses in Plymouth and the South West with new defence growth deal

New defence investment will help defence businesses grow, by cutting red tape and creating hundreds of well-paid jobs, showing how defence is an engine for growth.

Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants as landmark legislation introduced

Disabled benefit claimants will be given the right to try work without the immediate fear of losing their benefits, with new legislation laid today (Thursday 9th April).

Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills

The Environment Agency will take the helm as Lead Environmental Regulator to coordinate streamlined, joined-up advice.

‘Greater Together LA’, the largest ever UK trade mission to the US, attracts major corporate sponsors

In partnership with world-leading financial, tech and cultural organisations, the UK Government’s GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign is holding a major expo in Los Angeles, California from 18th - 22nd May, 2026.

Hydrogen investment fuels South Yorkshire's next industrial era

Major hydrogen project to create over 400 new jobs in technology that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.