Press Releases

Driving bans for those who refuse to repay benefit debts as new DWP powers come into force 

People who have stopped receiving benefits but still refuse to repay money owed to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could be banned from driving under sweeping new powers that come into force today.  

UK and allies demand Rapid Support Forces halt imminent assault in Sudan's El Obeid

UK and allies urge halt to RSF attacks in El Obeid, as Foreign Secretary warns it is “on the precipice of an atrocity” as strikes hit civilians and cut vital services.

Government fraud squad hunts down Covid loan scams

A new government counter-fraud squad has launched investigations against those who defrauded the public during the Covid pandemic.

Chancellor Announces Jonathan Haskel as Preferred Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility

Professor Jonathan Haskel CBE has been nominated as candidate for the Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)

Tax Gap 2024-25 estimated at 6.4%

HMRC publishes the estimated tax gap for the 2024 to 2025 tax year.

Plans for prominence of trusted news sources on social media alongside measures to reform Public Service Media in the UK

Media Green Paper published by Government today sets out plans to improve access to reliable news sources in online apps

Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation

New rules will ensure everyday products sold in the UK including coffee and cocoa do not contribute to illegal deforestation around the world

UK backs new AI labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use

Oxford and UCL to host new government-backed labs developing the next generation of AI that more businesses and services can readily use

CMA orders StubHub UK to refund customers over hidden fees

StubHub UK must refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a fine close to £900,000.