Press Releases

Businesses across Britain sign up to Cyber Resilience Pledge as ministers urge firms to strengthen cyber defences

Firms including M&S, Nationwide, ITV, Microsoft UK and Cloudflare are some of the first to pledge to strengthen their cyber defences.

Views sought to transform benefit paid to carers

Opening today (Tuesday 7 July 2026) the six-week call for evidence will gather views on: modernising the earnings limit to reduce the impact of the current cliff edge, improving predictability for carers with varying incomes, and better supporting those with work and caring responsibilities.

New penalties introduced in crackdown on water companies

Half a million-pound financial penalties introduced in latest crackdown on polluting water companies

Government to cut costs for parents ahead of new school year

From September, 1,400 more schools get free breakfast clubs, branded uniform costs are capped, saving families up to £1,000 a year on school costs.

Britain’s place in the new world order: Foreign Secretary's Chatham House essay

We are facing a storm of geopolitical instability, economic coercion, AI and climate change – and it’s likely to get worse. But by working more closely with Europe and seeking greater co-operation outside the big trading blocs, Britain can build global alliances to secure the future of its people, writes Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.

UK sanctions Russians developing chemical weapons used to kill Alexei Navalny and Dawn Sturgess

The UK is sanctioning Russian actors involved in the development of deadly toxins Novichok and Epibatidine, linked to the deaths of Alexei Navalny and Dawn Sturgess.

UK Forces protect NATO with aircraft carrier operations in High North

NATO air policing conducted by F-35 jets from European aircraft carrier for first time in boost to High North security.

Government backs Brighton beaches with new funding

The £22 million government investment will replace dozens of Victorian arches to avoid the risk of collapse and ensure the road is safe for the next 100 years.

NHS sets first-ever staff standards to tackle racism and violence

New NHS staff standards will make employers accountable for tackling racism, violence and sexual harassment, with results published in league tables.

MHRA approves Retifanlimab (ZYNYZ) for the treatment of advanced Merkel cell skin cancer

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that develops from Merkel cells, specialised neuroendocrine cells found in the top layer of the skin.  

Solicitor General announces national rollout of Early Victims’ Right to Review scheme

Following a successful pilot, rape and sexual assault survivors across all of England and Wales will have the right to ask for their cases to be reviewed before a final decision to offer no evidence is made.