Press Releases

Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groups

Northern Ireland community and voluntary organisations will be able to bid for an additional £1.5 million in grant funding

Re-opening the Strait a global responsibility, Prime Minister set to tell world leaders

Critical discussions on the Strait of Hormuz are set to be hosted in Paris today.

Edtech and AI companies invited to help build safe AI tutoring tools for disadvantaged pupils

The government is inviting EdTech companies and AI labs to bid to develop safe, personalised AI tutoring tools designed to improve learning outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.

AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI

Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK.

Firefighters to benefit from bespoke health support

Government to back firefighters with tailor-made, research-backed health support during and after service.

Urgent action to rapidly improve HMP Woodhill

Specialist staff, tougher disciplinary action and bolstered security measures will be deployed at HMP Woodhill to reduce violence, combat drugs and improve safety.

New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut

Minister for the Middle East in Lebanon on first visit since regional escalation and pledges new humanitarian funding

RAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justice

Victims across London will see justice delivered faster and fairer as Harrow Crown Court reopens in a major Government drive to cut court backlogs. 

New practical advice for families to get children school ready

New government guidance and practical advice launched on primary school offer day to help families get children ready for school, backed by language support.

Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026

Delegates from across the UK maritime sector gathered in London to discuss opportunities for strengthening economic growth, innovation and industry-government collaboration at UK Flag Forum 2026. 

Call for evidence launches on pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways

New drive could help reduce environmental impact

Ofqual fines Cambridge OCR £270k for physics exam paper errors

AS and A Level physics exam materials containing errors were delivered to over 14,000 students which affected some grades.

Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness

The Government has announced that electricity bills will be cut by up to 25% for over 10,000 businesses through the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme.