Press Releases

£60 million fund launched to transform employment support

Businesses, charities and innovators are being invited to compete for a share of up to £60 million to transform how disabled people and those with health conditions are supported into work, the Government has announced today [14th July].

Barnsley Tech Town's £800,000 AI skills fund opens for applications

Applications open for the AI Upskilling Challenge Fund, inviting organisations to deliver innovative AI training to help Barnsley workers, businesses and residents build AI skills as part of the Barnsley Tech Town.

Statement of the co-chairs of the Coalition of the Willing: 13 July 2026

Statement of the co-chairs of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris.

Joint Declaration on the Establishment of the Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition

Joint Declaration on the Establishment of the Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition.

Readout of the Civil Society Council: 8 July 2026

On Wednesday 8 July, the Civil Society Council met for the second time in 10 Downing Street.

Michael Dugher appointed as Music Champion

As outlined in the publication of Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music, the Secretary of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Michael Dugher as a Music Champion

Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry

The UK music industry will benefit from a range of new powers and investment as the government unveils a new long-term plan to back the sector.

Joint Statement of the United Kingdom and the European Union on United Kingdom participation under the Ukraine Support Loan: 13 July 2026

The European Union and the United Kingdom stand firm in their support of Ukraine and our commitment to support Ukraine as long as it takes to bring Russia’s illegal war of aggression to an end and secure a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.

Prime Minister secures Ukraine defence deal backing British jobs and industry: 13 July 2026

Arriving in Paris for a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has today announced a landmark agreement that will give UK defence firms access to contracts funded through the EU's £78 billion (€90 billion) Ukraine Support Loan initiative.

UK sanctions Iran-linked criminal group that publicly claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish locations

Statement from the Foreign Secretary on the sanctioning of Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR).

UK backs Gaza recovery as Foreign Secretary urges renewed push for peace

The UK has announced £10 million to support Palestinian-led early recovery efforts in Gaza and joined an international initiative to help coordinate funding and practical support for reconstruction.

Boost for skills and research as 35 universities across the UK partner in new defence alliance

A new Defence Universities Alliance with 35 UK universities will help strengthen defence research, build critical skills and support the UK's future defence capability.

5 years on, Londoners remember the impact of July 2021 floods

It's 5 years since the 2021 flash floods that affected 24 boroughs and over 2,000 properties, including homes, schools, hospitals, and Underground stations.

Unprecedented services trade deal unveiled as UK seals agreement with Switzerland

FTA seals £5.2bn services deal with Switzerland and separate agreement paves way for travellers to use Swiss E-gates

14 government buildings closed in the past year, as savings for the taxpayer reach over £43 million

Fourteen government buildings were closed last year, contributing to savings across the government estate of £43.1 million in the past year.

PM statement on His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: 13 July 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Safer homes for 4m tenants with quicker action on dangerous homes

The second phase of Awaab's Law will come into force on 30 November 2026, so more dangerous hazards are fixed quickly to help tenants living in social housing.

UK leads Europe with contracts for low-cost air defence systems

MOD has awarded £3.16 million to three companies to counter drone threats, becoming the first European partner to act under a joint defence programme.

New tech boost to help people access debt relief faster

People struggling with debt could get help sooner, thanks to a £900,000 tech investment to speed up access to debt relief orders (DROs).

Non-Statutory Inquiry into death of Zane Gbangbola to be established

Inquiry will assess how public services worked during the incident and the treatment of his family

2nd Special Report - Fan-led review of live and electronic music: Government response

Special report

3rd Report - Protecting built heritage

Select committee report