Press Releases

10 Year Capital Plan to rebuild NHS and bring care closer to home

Government announces 10 Year Capital Plan to modernise NHS buildings, upgrade GP surgeries and bring more care closer to patients’ homes.

Over 350 threatened species to benefit from record investment

130 projects encompassing 364 threatened species to receive funding of £60 million from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme

Research shows backing female-led businesses is good for growth

Research published today shows that women entrepreneurs have received a greater proportion of funding from Investing in Women Code signatories than the wider market.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Jetten of the Netherlands: 7 July 2026

The Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of The Netherlands, Rob Jetten, at the British Residence in Ankara this evening.

United Kingdom-Netherlands Enhanced Maritime Partnership: 7 July 2026

United Kingdom-Netherlands Enhanced Maritime Partnership.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 7 July 2026

The Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre at the British Residence in Ankara today.

New UK-Netherlands maritime partnership set to strengthen NATO and back UK shipbuilding

British and Dutch forces are set to be equipped with new amphibious transport ships under a new maritime partnership.

FCDO summons Iranian Chargé d'Affaires over attack on Iran international journalist

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires in London in response to the sentencing of two individuals for their role in the attack on an Iran International journalist in 2024.

UK assumes crucial NATO command as European allies step up leadership within the alliance

Lieutenant General Nick Perry DSO MBE will assume command on promotion to General of NATO’s Joint Force Command (JFC) Norfolk in September 2026, the first time a British officer has ever held the role.

Welsh universities unite to boost research funding and bring jobs and growth

Wales Office Minister Anna McMorrin has bought together Welsh universities and the UK's research funding body, UK Research and Innovation, to unlock investment.

New heart disease and strokes plan to save thousands of lives

National framework launched to help reduce premature deaths from heart disease and strokes by a quarter over the next decade.

Millions invested in new missile to strengthen British Army's capability and NATO deterrence

The UK will join the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) programme, supporting a transformation in the British Army's ability to strike targets further away and strengthening the UK's contribution to NATO deterrence.

Getty abandons Shutterstock merger plans

In May 2026, the CMA’s independent inquiry group concluded that the deal could proceed if Shutterstock sold its editorial business.

Local journalism to benefit from new government funding to reach new audiences

Local news outlets can now apply for grants of up to £125,000 to support their long-term financial sustainability

Ofsted consults on strengthening children's social care inspections

Children, young people and their families will be placed at the heart of social care inspections under plans announced today, as Ofsted launches a public consultation on reforming 2 key inspection frameworks.

Joint statement from member countries of the Multilateral Defence Mechanism

Joint statement from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Finland and Poland

Better protections for children in custody

Children in youth custody will be better protected through stronger safeguarding, dedicated social workers, tougher vetting and independent oversight