Press Releases

Historic protections for renters in action across England

The most historic changes to private renting in England now give 11 million tenants landmark new rights and protections that will transform their experiences.

When will the Renters' Right Act come into force?

What the changes coming in from Friday 1st May mean for you - including the ban on Section 21 no fault evictions, and new rules on pets and rent increases

Government funds ambulances after arson attack

The government has confirmed it will provide a grant for new electric ambulances to replace those destroyed in arson attack.

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference Joint Communiqué, 30 April 2026

A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference took place at Hillsborough Castle on 30 April 2026

Recommended use of some nasal decongestant sprays limited to five days by UK regulator

The MHRA has limited the use of nasal decongestant sprays containing xylometazoline and oxymetazoline to a maximum of five days due to side effects of prolonged use.

Historic office space secures accolade

A Civil Service hub managed by the Government Property Agency has received an award for its inclusivity and accessibility.

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Montenegro: Nerys Jones

Ms Nerys Jones has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Montenegro in succession to Ms Dawn McKen.

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Dawn McKen

Ms Dawn McKen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina in succession to Mr Julian Reilly.

Appointment of the Justice of the Supreme Court: 30 April 2026

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Lord Justice Snowden as a Justice of the Supreme Court. The King made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, following the recommendation of an independent selection commission.

 New measures to better protect women and girls from FGM

Government’s first dedicated FGM Summit in a decade brings together government, victim-survivors and third-sector organisations to better protect women and girls from FGM.

Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law

Cost-of-living measures become law, including free breakfast clubs, expanded free school meals and limits of branded uniforms

Fly-tippers risk losing their driving licence under tougher court powers 

Courts to dish 3-9 point penalties to fly-tippers  

Britain embraces solar revolution following war in Iran

Households across the UK are embracing solar power as the government accelerates its clean power mission.

Key target hit with 8,500 extra mental health workers in the NHS

Thousands more therapists, psychiatrists and mental health nurses are working in the health service.

Victims come first in new justice law

Victims and Courts Bill receives Royal Assent to become law.

Have your say: PIP review launches engagement programme for disabled people to get involved

The Timms Review is today announcing a wider programme of evidence-gathering and public engagement, giving disabled people, Disabled People’s Organisations, carers, practitioners, clinicians, researchers and other experts more ways to share evidence and experience.  

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Italy: Stephen Hickey

Mr Stephen Hickey CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Italian Republic and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of San Marino, in succession to the Rt Hon Lord Llewellyn CVO OBE.