Press Releases

Pet owners urged to take care when using flea and tick treatments to help protect our waterways

VMD launches campaign on protecting UK waterways from contamination from flea and tick treatments

New commissioners appointed to EHRC

Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission

King's Speech to build a stronger and fairer Britain

The King’s Speech – the second under this government – is expected to unveil over 35 bills and draft bills facing up to the big challenges our country faces and put the UK on a stronger, fairer path that unlocks hope for people across Britain.

Appointments: 12 May 2026

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments.

UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz

Defence Secretary announced UK contribution to Strait of Hormuz mission at virtual summit of Defence Ministers today.

Government’s Sovereign AI invests in British-founded AI company redefining how medicines are designed

Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from Sovereign AI.

North East AI drive to boost local skills and business growth opportunities

Primary school children and teachers set to gain AI and digital skills as North East AI Growth Zone Taskforce meets to drive local opportunity

Political Peerages May 2026

The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the undermentioned:

National Housing Bank Makes Significant Cornerstone Equity Investment in Starlight UK’s Build-to-Rent Fund II

Starlight Investments and the National Housing Bank unite to accelerate rental housing: the bank’s phased investment of £100 million advances 6,000‑home pipeline through Starlight’s platform.

New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector.

Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self driving future

Partnership will put the UK at the forefront of next generation self-driving technology 

298,905 Self Assessment filers quick off the mark

Hundreds of thousands of filers submitted their Self Assessment tax return for the 2025 to 2026 tax year between 6 and 12 April.

Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England.

Thousands of ME/CFS patients to benefit from genomics study

People with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, to benefit from world-first genomics study.

New £3 million Centre to help grow healthy gardens

A new National Centre for Environmental Horticulture and Plant Health will help to protect the UK’s 23 million gardens