Press Releases

£12.4 million boost to modernise foster care

New fund aims to make fostering more accessible and support more people to become carers, as part of wider drive to create 10,000 new foster places.

Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army

British soldiers will be equipped with modern guns capable of firing eight rounds per minute at targets up to 70km away – delivering the long-term close support artillery solution for the British Army, a landmark moment in UK defence modernisation.

Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 13 May 2026: joint statement

The UK Government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 18th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights.

Scope of maternity review confirmed

Sussex families to get answers as maternity review scope confirmed.

Regulator investigates charity over unauthorised payments to a trustee

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into The Shoosmith Gallery (registered charity number 1147845).

Regulator investigates charity over management of potential conflicts of interest

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Steiner Friends (registered charity number 1071781).

King's Speech to build a Stronger, Fairer Northern Ireland and Deliver the Troubles Bill

Statement from the Secretary of State regarding the King's Speech in Parliament

Environment Agency puts brakes on illegal waste site

The Environment Agency has stopped illegal waste activity in its tracks at a site near Chesterfield.

West Midlands lettings agent sentenced for exploiting two Covid support schemes

Director made false declarations on two separate government-backed loan applications

MHRA supports Northern Ireland life sciences sector with new hub

The MHRA hub in Belfast will strengthen collaboration and engagement with local industry, academia and the healthcare sector.

Welsh Secretary statement on First Minister of Wales appointment

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens congratulates the new First Minister of Wales.

DWP appoints new Chair of Pension Protection Fund (PPF)

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the appointment of Joanne Segars OBE as the new Chair of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), effective from 1 July 2026.

RSH publishes latest round of judgements

The Regulator of Social Housing published its latest regulatory judgements today (Wednesday 13 May 2026)