Press Releases

Government funds North York Moors wildfire recovery

Up to £3.2 million to restore peatland and moorland devastated by the 2025 Fylingdales wildfire

Pair guilty after waste dumped in Norfolk

Surveillance cameras spot vehicles – five now prosecuted over village dumps

Government crack down on pension scams

Pension savers will be better protected from scams under new plans announced today (Tuesday 9 June 2026), as the Government acts to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated fraudsters who rob people of their lifetime savings.

24 universities and colleges awarded investment to boost student places and strengthen UK defence industry

Universities across England awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 student places, as well as help build new facilities to support increased capacity growth over the next decade.

New safety measures introduced to protect children around banned dog breeds

Public protection against banned dog breeds such as XL bullies will be strengthened

MHRA launches AI sandbox to accelerate medicines development and improve safety

New AI sandbox will help make medicines safer, speed up development, and reduce reliance on animal testing.

Nipocalimab (Imaavy) authorised to treat adults and adolescents with generalised myasthenia gravis

As with all medicines, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of Nipolcalimab under close review.

Joint statement in response to the deteriorating situation in the West Bank

Joint statement from Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom in response to the deteriorating situation in the West Bank

UK and allies sanction networks enabling settler violence in the West Bank

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announces co-ordinated sanctions with international partners targeting individuals and entities involved in financing and enabling settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

Defence Housing Service appoints Chair as new data shows military housing 'turning the corner’

Ahead of its formal establishment next year, the Defence Housing Service appointed its interim chair, Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE, to lead the transition to the new organisation.

Armed Forces personnel receive third consecutive above inflation pay rise

UK Armed Forces set to receive a 3.6% pay rise, recognising the dedication and professionalism of military personnel.

IPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub

New resource to strengthen IP capability and support commercialisation across the UK research sector.

Insolvency Service continues crackdown on companies exploiting UK business register for China-based clients

Five companies shut down this year following Insolvency Service investigations

Minister for Scotland Trade Mission to China

This week [9 June 2026] the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland is travelling to Beijing and Shanghai on a trade mission.

Birthday bunk-offs fuelling avoidable school absence

New analysis shows children are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday.

Government boost for local cricket facilities to mark launch of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Cricket fans old and new will soon be able to play the sport throughout the year, as the Government has marked the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup by unveiling five new locations for state-of-the-art all-weather domes.

New concierge service and visa scheme unveiled to help Britain’s fastest-growing firms scale and attract talent

Concierge service for business launched as part of mission to bring about the UK's first trillion-dollar firm.

RSH starts discussion to help sector achieve more and better social homes

RSH is looking to engage with the sector to achieve more and better social homes

How well does your council fix potholes? Tough new guidance for councils will end ‘patch up’ fixes and lead to smoother, safer journeys

New rules to require councils to prove they are doing more to fix potholes and future-proof roads.