Press Releases

Councils face new rules for spending pothole funding, or risk losing their cash

We’re making sure every pound goes straight into fixing roads and tackling potholes across England, not being spent elsewhere.

Councils backed with millions to take on rogue landlords

Local authorities across England are receiving an extra £41 million to cover costs for new enforcement powers through the landmark Renters' Rights Act.

AI court transcripts to boost access to justice for victims

A new study will explore how AI can be used to transcribe court hearings and open the door to faster, cheaper access to court records for victims.

Vital medicines and new jobs in over £80 million for UK life sciences

Fresh backing for the sector unlocked by the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund.

130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries to receive funding boost that will improve access to arts and culture across the country

130 cultural venues, museums and libraries are set to receive a share of almost £130 million to protect them for present and future generations

Crackdown on water companies delivers record funding to restore harm done to waterways

Record £8.5 million funding secured through enforcement action will be reinvested directly into repairing harm to rivers and habitats

NHS patients to get quicker tests and scans closer to home

Government invests £237 million to expand community diagnostic centres across England.

50 million boost to defence innovation in South Yorkshire with new Defence Growth Deal

New £50 million South Yorkshire Defence Growth Deal expanding cutting-edge defence research to help defence companies and boost skills in a region that already supports 3,200 defence jobs.

YJB response to the publication of the Southport Inquiry report

Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board (YJB), responds to the publication of the Southport Inquiry report.

MHRA and eBay working in partnership to safeguard public health

MHRA and eBay partnership removes 215 listings of potentially dangerous medicines from the eBay platform highlighting the benefits of private/public working.

Decade of transformation: Environment Agency marks £10 million milestone in fisheries restoration

Fishing licence income delivers £10 million of investment in fisheries since 2015

‘Strong economic returns’ from Maritime and Coastguard Agency seafarer training support, finds independent report

Eight-year review shows skills-funding contributed over £500m to UK economy

Ex-LCF CEO and wife admit to multiple breaches of court order

SFO action results in Michael and Debbie Thomson held in contempt.

Report 04/2026: Derailment at Denbigh Hall South Junction

RAIB has today released its report into a derailment at Denbigh Hall South Junction, near Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, 26 June 2025.

Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear

£3 million funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England.

Health Secretary statement on end of BMA resident doctor strikes

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting thanks NHS staff for working around the clock during industrial action.