Press Releases

Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones

Funding will help develop a numberplate ID system for drones, helping police better protect UK skies and prosecute illegal users.

Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Victims of serious and sexual crimes to receive improved guidance and support in the Service Justice System

Joint Statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer, Co-chairs of the International Summit on the Strait of Hormuz: 17 April 2026

Today, France and the United Kingdom convened 51 countries for an international summit on the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting underlined the determination of the international community to support freedom of navigation, to stand up for international law, and to protect global economic stability and energy security.

UK cracks down on Russia’s exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capability

The UK has announced new sanctions to curb production of Russian drones and the nefarious networks that are exploiting vulnerable migrants from across the globe to support Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine.

Thousands of students risk their qualifications by taking phones into exam hall as GCSE and A Level exams begin

Ofqual's Chief Regulator urges students not to take mobile phones or smart devices into exam halls as the summer 2026 GCSE and A Level series begins.

Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Armenia

Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Armenia.

Funding boost to help councils tackle antisemitism

Government funding to tackle antisemitism and support Jewish communities

PM statement on strikes targeting UAE: 4 May 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on strikes targeting UAE.