Press Releases

PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Macron of France and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: 22 May 2026

The Prime Minister held a virtual meeting with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of France Emmanuel Macron and the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz this afternoon.

New space system will better protect UK satellites as new imagery released

Vital emergency services, military operations and British businesses will be better protected through a new system to protect UK satellites and the services they provide from space.

Action to drive judge diversity and increase transparency

New Judicial and Legal Diversity Board  to help break down barriers and deliver a judiciary that reflects modern Britain.

Broken fit note system to be overhauled 

Patients, employers and GPs are set to benefit from an overhaul of the broken fit note system following the launch of several pilots by the Government today to reform the system for workers who fall ill. 

New Head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation Appointed

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Adrian Bird CB as the new Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) and head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation (JIO).

£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery

Major funding to support new PE and school sport, with targeted support to ensure all children can access equal opportunities for activity.

UK strengthens border security with new sniffer dogs deployed in Bulgaria

The UK is providing three additional sniffer dogs to combat organised migration crime in Bulgaria and protect Europe’s borders.

Environment Agency changes landfill permit to reduce odour risk

The Environment Agency has made changes to an operator’s environmental permit to reduce odour issues at Jameson Road landfill.