Press Releases

MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences

The MHRA continues to speed up access to medicines for patients, increase efficiency of regulation and help to attract innovation and investment in the UK’s thriving £100 billion life sciences industry.

Second World War veterans to travel to overseas commemorations paid for by the Government

The Ministry of Defence will pay for Second World War veterans to attend commemorations in Europe this summer in partnership with the Royal British Legion

New students in England reminded to apply for student finance before deadline

SLC is reminding new full time undergraduate students in England to apply for their student finance before the deadline.

UK government shows “unwavering support” for war crime accountability

Minister for Victims and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones visits Ukraine to address the United for Justice Conference.

Helen Birchenough’s term extended as Arts Council England South West Area Chair

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has extended the second term of Helen Birchenough by 9 months, from 5 December 2026 to 4 September 2027

New national collaboration space to strengthen youth justice policing

Basecamp: Diversion and Youth Justice Policing is a dedicated secure platform for real-time collaboration, problem-solving and shared learning across the sector.

Suffragan Bishop of Brixworth: 8th May 2026

The King has approved the nomination of the Venerable Dr Alexander James Hughes, MA, MPhil, to the Suffragan See of Brixworth, in the Diocese of Peterborough.