Press Releases

UK’s first maternity and neonatal commissioner to be appointed

New commissioner and extra funding announced to make maternity and neonatal care safer, fairer and more consistent across England.

Justice for victims as domestic killers to face longer behind bars

People who kill their partner, or ex, to face a 25-year sentencing start point under a change announced today by the Deputy Prime Minister.

UK drone transformation to strengthen Armed Forces backed by more than £5 billion

Britain's Armed Forces will be strengthened and thousands of British jobs created through a drone transformation, announced by the Prime Minister and backed by more than £5 billion in the Government’s Defence Investment Plan.

Resident doctors agree deal with government to end strikes

BMA votes to accept offer that will see resident doctors benefit from new pay structure and better career-progression opportunities.

PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 29 June 2026

The Prime Minister hosted the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Downing Street today.

Government crackdown on fraud leads to cancellation of over 450 Blue Badges in the Wirral

Over 450 Blue Badges have been cancelled after findings show permits issued to deceased residents were still being used.

Wolverhampton fraudster sentenced after illegally claiming £30,000 in Covid loans

None of the money was used to benefit his business

Energy firm named after £500,000 Russia sanctions settlement

An energy services firm has paid more than £500,000 to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for breaching Russia sanctions regulations.

Prime Minister meets hospitality leaders to boost opportunities for young people

The Prime Minister hosted a roundtable discussion this morning with hospitality organisations.

New world-leading lab to be built at secretive UK research site

Expert UK scientists working on the most innovative defence technologies will be backed by £580 million of infrastructure funding over the next four years, including to build a new world-leading new laboratory and expand their research.

Funding for businesses who give youngsters a chance as Government ramps up youth jobs drive

Businesses who take on jobless youngsters will be offered thousands of pounds in the latest boost to youth employment support.

At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding

At least six new warships will be built for the Royal Navy under the Defence Investment Plan, delivering the UK's most advanced maritime air defence capability and keeping British shipyards working for decades to come.

Health assessments to be recorded as standard in major transparency drive

All face-to-face and telephone health assessments for disability and sickness benefits will be audio recorded as standard from today to improve transparency in the benefit system.