Press Releases

Report 08/2026: Collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig

RAIB has today released its report into a collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, 21 October 2024.

Culture Secretary marks Jewish Cultural Month with £1 million boost for The Jewish Museum London

The Government has announced up to £1 million is to be awarded to The Jewish Museum London, supporting its vital outreach and engagement programmes with schools and communities, and accelerating its search for a new permanent home.

Local areas prepare new Experts at Hand teams

Local areas to begin increasing access to speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists from September 2026.

G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: 17 June 2026

G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues.

The countdown begins: UK-India FTA enters into force on July 15th

Businesses to start preparations for historic UK-India trade deal worth £4.8bn to enter into force next month.

Greater protections to restore families' trust in home upgrades

Action to protect families in the energy market and hold the retrofit industry to account.

First phase finished on Preston and South Ribble Flood Scheme

The new defences (an investment of over £55m) are part of a scheme which, when complete, will reduce flood risk for thousands of local homes and businesses.

Violent gang members’ sentences increased after attempted murder

Solicitor General secures increased sentences for three gang members in Camden stabbing.

Coal mining ground collapse made safe

A coal mining ground collapse in Holme Wood, Bradford has been made safe, with permanent solution design now underway

UK issues largest penalty for financial sanctions breaches since Russia’s 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine

The United Kingdom has imposed its largest ever penalty for a breach of Russian financial sanctions since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Public invited to have their say on self-driving vehicle safety

Submit your views on the draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles by 9 September 2026.

Further CMA action to secure a fairer deal for businesses and improve Google search services in UK

Two new conduct requirements introduced today will ensure Google’s search rankings, including AI Overviews, are fair and that users can benefit from sharing their data.

UK House Price Index for April 2026

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling

Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling.

Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking

Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking.