Press Releases

£219 million to power Britain's green aviation revolution

£219 million boost for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions and back UK innovation and jobs.

Almost 180 more Youth Hubs to help young people build skills and find jobs

Thousands of young people across Great Britain will benefit from access to expanded employment and wrap-around support services as the locations of almost 180 new Youth Hubs are confirmed this morning [June 15 2026].

Pressure piled on Russia as Prime Minister steps up support to power Ukraine at G7 Summit

Pressure piled on Russia as Prime Minister steps up support to power Ukraine at G7 Summit.

Unique liaison programme set to reinforce close collaboration between MHRA and FDA

MHRA and FDA liaison programme announced to improve regulatory collaboration and support long-standing international partnership.

LinkedIn and government join forces to help jobseekers build their careers

Thousands of jobseekers could be supported into a new career as the government joins forces with LinkedIn to bolster careers advice. 

Government backing helps UK’s Rolls-Royce SMR win multibillion-pound Sweden nuclear export contract

Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected by the Swedish development company Videberg Kraft to build small modular reactors (SMRs) in Sweden, marking a major multibillion-pound export win for the UK and a breakthrough moment for British nuclear. 

Solicitor General refers Vickrum Digwa to Court of Appeal

The Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC has referred the sentence of Vickrum Digwa, convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

Government to build UK’s first permanent mobile museum to bring art to communities everywhere

£1.6 million investment from DCMS and Art Explora will create the UK’s first permanent mobile museum.

Social media to be banned for under-16s in landmark government move to give kids their childhood back

Social media platforms to be blocked from offering services to under-16s, marking a line in the sand and setting a new normal for future generations.

Ministerial appointments: 12 June 2026

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments.

Master of Trinity College, Cambridge: Professor Sir David Baulcombe

His Majesty King Charles III has been pleased to appoint Professor Sir David Charles Baulcombe FRS FMedSci to succeed Professor Dame Sally Davies GCB DBE FRS FMedSci when she steps down later this year.

Natural England marks the 250th anniversary of Constable’s birth

The best locations for 300 hectares of new woodland identified. Hedgerow restoration supports rare species like hazel dormice, turtle doves and barn owls

Insolvency Service Official Receiver receives OBE in King’s Birthday Honours List

Senior Official Receiver David Chapman receives the honour of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Change of British High Commissioner to Nigeria: Peter Vowles

Mr Peter Vowles has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Report 07/2026: Near miss with track workers at Bookham Tunnel

RAIB has today released its report into a near miss with track workers at Bookham Tunnel, Surrey, 29 April 2025.

Hull pharmaceutical company sets sail for global markets with government-backed finance

Pharmaceutical company GMP Manufacturing has secured over £500,000 in funding support from White Oak UK, backed by a government guarantee.