Press Releases

Football charity trustees "let down players" after £2.5m is recovered by regulator

In a highly critical report published today (19 May 2026), the Charity Commission's inquiry finds serious mismanagement at the Players Foundation (previously known as the Professional Footballers’ Association Charity, charity number: 1150458).

Largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years as landmark Bill enters Parliament

Ministers announce the introduction of legislation to tackle late payments and protect small businesses.

Britain is undersaving for retirement warns Pensions Commission

The Pensions Commission has today (19 May) published its interim report on the state of retirement saving in the UK, setting out the key challenges facing the current system and where it will focus its work next.

Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme

Tens of thousands of disabled people needing support to move into or stay in work will have their claims processed quicker, thanks to action taken by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Government turning the tide for young people in the Midlands with jobs backing from Severn Trent

Young people across the East and West Midlands will have more work opportunities as Severn Trent becomes the latest backer of a government drive to tackle youth unemployment, pledging 400 roles in the water industry. 

Largest ever UK business delegation to the US launches Greater Together Los Angeles

The Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall, will today lead a delegation of 250+ strong business and cultural leaders to the US to drive economic growth at a major expo, Greater Together LA.

PM to showcase how economic plan and trade deals deliver for working people

The Prime Minister is hosting a reception in Downing Street today (Monday 18 May), bringing together employers, workers and apprentices to demonstrate how strengthening Britain’s ties abroad is delivering for working people at home.

Homes England backs Homes for Nature initiative to help drive sector-wide impact for environmental sustainability

The government’s housing and regeneration agency champions need for thriving places and new homes that support the natural environment.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches Yacht Unlimited Certificate of Competency

New certification opens safe and professional pathway for careers in large yacht sector.

Banking reforms to boost investment by billions for British businesses

British businesses stand to benefit from billions in fresh financing being unlocked through reforms to the bank ring-fencing regime

New international alliance to support children with SEND

Education Secretary calls on global leaders to join International Alliance to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND.

New parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their baby now

Parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their new baby to avoid missing out

Youth Justice overhaul to keep streets safer

Children and young people will get earlier support to steer them away from crime under a major overhaul of the youth justice system unveiled by the Government today (Monday 18 May).

Seven-year ban for cleaning director who used Atherton scheme and transferred almost £200,000 to new company

He accessed the company’s account when he was no longer director