Press Releases

New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts

Updated UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines find even small amounts of physical activity benefit health.

School’s out: Free bus travel for kids set to launch in summer holiday cost of living boost

From 1 August to 31 August 2026, kids aged 5 to 15 years will benefit from free bus travel in England.

New training guide launched to revolutionise health of servicewomen

New science-led performance guide for Servicewomen will transform how they train, fuel and recover for the most demanding military roles.

Shortlist for UK Town of Culture revealed

Fifteen towns shortlisted for the first UK Town of Culture competition

Appointment of the Commissioner for Public Appointments

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Fiona Cannon OBE as the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

Ofqual stops awarding body from taking on new learners over security qualifications failures

Ofqual has stopped an awarding organisation from accepting new learners on a set of security qualifications.

Expanded support for residents living with unsafe cladding

Dangerous cladding will be removed from lower-rise buildings with serious fire safety risks, thanks to new government funding.

BSR to introduce more proportionate and targeted approach for higher-risk building assessments

The Building Safety Regulator will update its approach to building assessment certificates, providing greater support for duty holders while maintaining high standards of building safety.

Heat, travel and late nights: How summer can affect your medicines and how to stay safe

The MHRA is urging people to “summer-proof your health” as warmer weather, travel, and changing routines can affect how medicines and medical devices work, with simple steps to help prevent avoidable harm.

Plan to track progress on lifting 550,000 children out of poverty published

Families across the country will be able to see how the Government will track its progress in tackling child poverty in the years ahead, as a new report is published today (9 July).

RSH publishes revised consumer standards and requirements

Regulator of Social Housing publishes the outcome of its consultation on revisions to the Transparency, Influence and Accountability standard.

Sinkhole at North Tyneside allotments repaired in 2 days

Mining Remediation Authority uses innovative resin injection technique to fix a sinkhole at Marden Farm Allotments, keeping disruption to a minimum.

1st Special Report - AUKUS: Government Response

Special report

1st Report - Dr Peter Prinsley

Select committee report

Dr Peter Prinsley - Written evidence

Select committee report

2nd Special Report - Historical Forced Adoption: Government Response

Special report

Second Report of Session 2026-27 - 2 Statutory Instruments Reported

Select committee report

1st Report - The appointment of Peter Mandelson as British Ambassador to the United States

Select committee report