Press Releases

£11 billion of export financing supports 85,000 jobs

UK Export Finance provided over £11 billion in new financing last year, helping UK companies to export and grow .

UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments

Life Sciences sector attracts over £3 billion in new public-private investment in 12 months, reflecting international confidence in UK science and innovation.

First comprehensive review into PIP finds it is “not fit for purpose”

Personal Independence Payment is no longer fit for purpose and is failing to keep pace with how disability, health and work have changed over the past decade, the Timms Review has found.

Cheaper vet fees and new ombudsman in biggest reforms to vet sector in half a century

Proposals for a new independent veterinary ombudsman to give pet owners stronger rights

Ring it on: Rural Scots get mobile signal boost as 50th UK Government-funded mast goes live

50 UK Government-funded 4G masts have been switched on to boost signal in some of Scotland's hardest-to-reach communities.

Sizewell B power plant given lifetime extension to 2055

Sizewell B power plant given 20‑year lifetime extension to continue operating until 2055.

Four sentenced to nearly 15 years combined jail time following major MHRA investigation into illegal online supply of medicines

The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit dismantled a multimillion-pound criminal network responsible for illegally supplying medicines.

Joint Statement Regarding the Security and Defence Partnership Between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Türkiye

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Türkiye have today signed a new Security and Defence Partnership at the NATO Summit in Ankara, marking a significant milestone in their strong strategic partnership.

Joint statement on the Deep Precision Strike Capability Investment Initiative: 8 July 2026

Joint statement from the leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye and the United Kingdom on the Deep Precision Strike Capability Investment Initiative.

Government approves UK’s second largest solar farm

Families and businesses will benefit from more solar power as the government has approved a major new solar power project. 

One Earth Solar Farm development consent decision announced

The One Earth Solar Farm DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Last woman to be hanged in the UK pardoned 70 years on

Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in United Kingdom, has been granted a conditional pardon by His Majesty the King following the Deputy Prime Minister’s advice.

$50bn boost for European deep precision strike capabilities as UK leads new initiative

The UK will lead a European initiative to step up funding for Deep Precision Strike capabilities across Europe as NATO leaders meet in Ankara today.

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Czech Republic: Alastair King-Smith

Mr Alastair King-Smith has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic in succession to Mr Matthew Field OBE.

Government action so children do not pay for a parent’s crime

Children with a parent in prison will be recognised earlier and connected to support under a new government pilot to help them thrive

Joint statement from Prime Minister Starmer and Prime Minister Carney of Canada on defence financing: 8 July 2026

Joint statement from Prime Minister Starmer and Prime Minister Carney of Canada on defence financing.

Crackdown on profiteers through children’s social care shake-up

Expansion of dynamic new model for children’s social care, cracking down on profiteering and more local support for foster carers and children in care

Nerandomilast (Jascayd) approved to treat adult patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

As with any medicinal product, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of nerandomilast under close review.  

UK to become world’s fastest market to commercialise innovation with regulatory shake-up

The Government has announced regulatory reforms to help businesses test and commercialise new products faster. Marking one year on from the launch of the Modern Industrial Strategy, the changes will boost investment, support innovation, and build on £380 billion in private investment.

Social housing fraud to be tackled under industry-first government partnership with Airbnb

People illegally subletting social housing will be identified and may be removed from the property, following a new, innovative data-sharing partnership between the Cabinet Office and Airbnb.

One in four charities directly affected by divisions, according to new research

Research also shows public trust in charities remains high

Four landlords get their first consumer grades from RSH

Aster Group, Charnwood Borough Council, Dover District Council and Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association Limited received regulatory judgements today.

CAC Expanded to Support Employment Rights Act Changes

The CAC has recruited 23 new members to support the implementation of the changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025. Appointments start on 8 July 2026.