Press Releases

13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways

Designated sites include first-ever site on the River Thames in London

Millions to get faster, easier access to government support with new AI tool

GOV.UK Chat is now available in the GOV.UK app – a new AI tool that lets people ask questions in plain language and get clear, reliable answers instantly.

Reforms to secure British borders to be agreed by Foreign Ministers in Moldova this week

The Foreign Secretary visits Chisinau to agree a more modern interpretation of the European Convention for Human Rights (ECHR).

Appointments: 14 May 2026

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments.

Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farms development consent decision announced

The Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farms DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

North Falls Offshore Wind Farm development consent decision announced

The North Falls Offshore Wind Farm application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

New working hub planned for Millom library building

A new office hub in Millom has started to take shape.

Tax advisers: check if you need to register under new rules

Registration for tax advisers opens next week

Locals to decide name for Wylfa SMR project

GBE-N are proud to launch a naming competition for its flagship SMR at Wylfa.

Environment Secretary in Northern Ireland for UK–EU Reset talks

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds visits Northern Ireland to highlight how a UK-EU food and drink deal will cut red tape, lower costs and keep trade flowing.

Andrew Figgures’ term extended as Trustee of the Imperial War Museum

The Prime Minister has extended the term of Lieutenant-General Andrew Figgures CB CBE FREng for 9 months, from 1 February 2026 to 31 October 2026

Michael Salter-Church reappointed as Chair of the Horniman Museum

The Secretary of State has reappointed Michael Salter-Church as Chair of the Horniman Museum and Gardens from 14 August 2026 to 13 August 2030

Shahpur Kabraji reappointed as Legal Trustee to the Natural History Museum

The Prime Minister has reappointed Shahpur Kabaji as Legal Trustee of the Natural History Museum from 26 June 2026 to 25 June 2031

Government ramps up plans to protect Britain’s pig sector against African and classical swine fever

New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever

CMA launches strategic market status investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem

CMA sets out scope of its investigation to determine whether Microsoft should be designated with strategic market status for its business software ecosystem.

Defence firms incentivised to deliver on time as MOD ties profit rates to improved delivery

The Government is cracking down on waste and delays as defence companies are to be incentivised to deliver equipment on time and on budget with new reforms to Single Source Contract Regulations.

Government backing helps British firm export lifesaving medicines to Saudi Arabia

Government-backed insurance continues to enable exports to Middle East countries.

Bill that could nationalise British Steel takes first step through Parliament

The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill will take its first step through Parliament today with its First Reading.

Defence Minister calls on London and the East of England to join new £50m nationwide veteran support network

Funding of up to £1m available for existing veterans’ hubs across the UK to join VALOUR – the Ministry of Defence’s new support system

Defence delivering on diplomacy strategy as Minister visits Western Balkans and Türkiye

UK Defence Minister Lord Coaker visited Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo strengthening NATO partnerships and Euro-Atlantic security across the Western Balkans