Press Releases

£50 million investment to help protect Somerset’s farms and homes from flooding

Money awarded to Somerset Council to bolster flood resilience

AI tech ambition to deliver smarter justice for victims

Thousands of victims could see justice delivered more quickly as the Government pilots the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Crown Court.

Unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children could get new rights under Government proposals

Government consults on new rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, including whether paid leave could improve job opportunities.

Millions to get faster eye care on the high street

Government invests £20 million to digitise referrals from the high street directly and digitally into NHS hospital eye services.

Joint Statement on Sudan: In Support of a Civilian-led Political Process

Joint Statement in Support of an Inclusive Sudanese Civilian-led Dialogue Process

Government to partner with tech companies, trade unions and industry leaders to boost AI adoption and equip workers with AI skills

More than £200 million in government support to help companies in Britain adopt AI – paving the way for the UK to become fastest AI adopting country in the G7

Legal innovation to be supercharged by new AI Growth project

In a major boost to the economy, the Government has launched a new AI growth project to fast-track innovation in legal technology, often known as LawTech.

Over 300 employers recognised with Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award for supporting the armed forces community

The Ministry of Defence has announced that 331 organisations from across the UK have achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2026, recognising their sustained commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

SIA publishes new 3-year strategic plan and annual business plan

The SIA has published its Strategic Plan 2026-29, covering its upcoming expanded remit, and its Business Plan 2026-27, focusing on delivery over the next year.

A decisive shift to power British AI: new £1.1 billion plan to back chip firms, boost computing power and skills for the AI revolution

New AI Hardware Plan sets out how the government will back British companies developing the chips and semiconductor technologies behind AI

Cheers! Football fans to raise a glass for the World Cup

Pubs across the country set to benefit from extensions to licensing hours, special screenings and pavement pints as the country gears up for the World Cup

New guidance on screen use for children aged 5–16 

First-ever government guidance on healthy screen use for children aged 5–16 .

Britain’s once lost Mars lander gets its place in history with plaques at locations across the UK

Thirteen commemorative red plaques to be unveiled at locations across the UK to celebrate Beagle 2 — the first British and European spacecraft to successfully land on another planet.

HMRC doubles funding for customers who need extra support

£11 million in grant funding available to help customers who need extra support

New online service opens access to centuries of coal mining history

A new digital resource released by the Mining Remediation Authority and the British Geological Survey enables communities to explore their local mining heritage.