Press Releases

Benefits system distorts choices at 16

Families face financial penalties when young people take up apprenticeships.

PM meeting with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset: 22 April 2026

The Prime Minister welcomed the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, to Downing Street today.

Court orders waste site to be cleared after investigation

A company and its director have been given a month to clear an illegal waste site or risk further court action.

Investigation into charities run by designated person results in over £1.3m redistributed to good causes

The Charity Commission has concluded its statutory inquiries into the Kantor Foundation and Kantor Charitable Foundation, finding neither charity remained viable after the designation of the charities’ founder, Dr Vitacheslav Kantor.

Northern Ireland start-up boost with new £50 million defence growth deal

Defence tech start-ups and small businesses in Northern Ireland will benefit from a £50 million investment boost launched by the UK government today, creating highly-skilled jobs and strengthening UK national security.

Unlocking private investment to drive UK defence as an engine for growth

The UK defence industry stands to benefit as the Government considers new ways to unlock private investment to drive military readiness, create jobs and deliver economic growth across the UK.

Chancellor rallies retail banks behind her economic plan

Rachel Reeves today brought together the CEOs of Barclays UK, Lloyds Banking Group, Santander UK, NatWest Group, Nationwide Building Society and HSBC UK.

Enflonsia (clesrovimab-cfor) approved to prevent RSV in newborns and infants

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of Enflonsia under close review.

SFO launch appeal into suspected home heating & insulation fraud

The SFO launches public appeal and searches six sites across the UK as it announces new investigation into three companies delivering ECO4 contracts.

British seafood goes global with £1.5 million annual boost

Boost to Seafood Exports Package will help UK businesses reach new markets

Review of Vandemoortele / Délifrance deal moves to in-depth investigation

Referral to phase 2 comes after period to resolve concerns has expired.

Unmanaged conflicts of interest increase risk of financial abuse in charities, regulator warns

The Charity Commission is today publishing updated guidance for charity trustees on conflicts of interest, with research by the regulator suggesting many trustees are unsure how to recognise a conflict.

Poll reveals public’s most iconic trade marks as register turns 150

From chocolate bars to famous cars, and the mark where it all began – Britain crowns its best loved trade marks.

UK House Price Index for February 2026

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Ofqual’s Chief Regulator issues first ‘rebuke’ to exam board for rule breaches

The first ‘Chief Regulator’s Rebuke’ has been handed to WJEC CBAC Ltd for serious failures involving 4 of its Eduqas GCSE, AS and A level qualifications.

Call to action for AI companies to work with UK Government on national cyber defence

Leading AI companies should work with the UK Government to build AI-powered cyber defence capabilities, the Security Minister Dan Jarvis will tell industry leaders and experts at CYBERUK on Wednesday.