Press Releases

Support for the Deafblind community grows with new funding to assess specialist interpreters, backed by the UK government

Thousands of Deafblind people across the country will benefit from improved access to communication support.

SFO announces investigation into suspected telecoms company fraud

The SFO is investigating suspected fraud and money laundering at telecoms firm IMC, alongside a parallel US investigation.

Joint Statement: UK-Egypt Association Council Meeting

The Association Council between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Kingdom convened on 18 June 2026, co-chaired by the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Yvette Cooper, and the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

Boaters benefit from £5.2 million investment in Anglian waterways

Improvement works carried out at over 14 sites, whilst more projects to come for this financial year. East Anglian waterways open for business for summer 2026.

Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits

New investment in early years safeguarding to deliver 3,000 more surprise Ofsted nursery visits, tougher checks and faster action to keep children safe.

Regulator launches inquiry into healthcare charity over safeguarding and financial concerns

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into St Andrew’s Healthcare (registered charity 1104951).

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

Government promises to deliver a “new deal for young people” with real opportunities to work and renewed social contract where hard work pays off

Environment Agency secures £500k for Tameside river improvements

The Environment Agency has secured £517,000 from United Utilities for sewage discharge breaches into the River Tame, funding environmental improvements.

UK launches new AI partnership to boost climate security

FCDO announces new strategic partnership with the Met Office to drive AI weather forecasting

New tools to map where environmental pressures impact communities

Two new analytical tools launched to identify where environmental, socio-economic and health pressures affect communities across England

Report 09/2026: Dangerous occurrence involving a portable access ramp at Norwood Junction station

RAIB has today released its report into a dangerous occurrence involving a portable access ramp at Norwood Junction station, 1 July 2025.

UK accelerates long-range strike capability for Ukraine

Three UK-designed long-range strike systems have been flight tested just months after competition launch, as British defence industry deliver battlefield capability at record speed

The Secretary of State announces the reappointment of the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the reappointment of David Johnstone as the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland