Press Releases

New social media curfews and crackdown on addictive features to better protect 16- and 17-year-olds online

Default overnight curfews and addictive features to be switched off automatically to protect 16 and 17-year-olds on social media

100,000 people closer to work thanks to Government support

Around 100,000 disabled people and those with health conditions are closer to work thanks to a voluntary Government programme being delivered in every Jobcentre across the country, according to new figures.

UK’s heating oil households need stronger protections, says CMA

CMA recommends UK and devolved governments strengthen protections for the 1.5 million households reliant on heating oil.

FCDO summons Iranian Chargé d'Affaires over Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force’s role in directing attacks by proxy groups

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires in London in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force’s (IRGC-QF) role in directing proxy groups to carry out a series of attacks across Europe.

PM remarks at stakeholder event: 14 July 2026

Prime Minister's words to Hillsborough Law campaigners and other partners who have worked with this government.

Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers on El-Obeid (Sudan)

A statement by G7 Foreign Ministers on El Obeid calling for the immediate protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian access, and a cessation of hostilities in Sudan.

Risk of democratic interference added to National Risk Register

Interference in democratic process and cyber attacks have been added to the National Risk Register

UK creates first envoy role to support British nationals detained abroad

Former Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt will support British nationals in the most difficult and complex cases.

Operation cracks down on waste crime in Cumbria

The Environment Agency has led a major multi-agency operation to tackle waste crime in Cumbria.

Joint Statement on the launch of the United Nations Horizon Fund for the Occupied Palestinian Territories: 13 July 2026

Joint statement from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom on the launch of the United Nations Horizon Fund for the Occupied Palestinian Territories

UK finalises historic treaty with EU to secure economic future of Gibraltar

Minister of State Stephen Doughty signs UK-EU Treaty on Gibraltar with EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in Brussels.

Record £26 billion investment to transform UK naval bases' docking facilities and waterfront infrastructure

MOD is investing £26 billion over ten years to modernise HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport and HMNB Portsmouth.

Insolvency Service returns £42.7 million to the economy and strengthens action against financial wrongdoing

Annual report shows stronger enforcement activity, improved support for people in debt and continued investment in modernising services

DWP Reappoints Chair of Nest

Brendan McCafferty has been reappointed as Chair of Nest, effective from 31 January 2027. He has served as Chair since February 2022 and will continue in post for a further two years beyond his initial five-year term.

Targeted support for North East clean energy project to create thousands of jobs and power Britain's green future

A single Lead Environmental Regulator will make decision-making easier for the Port of Tyne’s Clean Energy Park, unleashing growth across the North East and strengthening energy security

Safe removal of masts from historic WWII shipwreck carrying wartime explosives begins

The operation involves constructing an underwater platform to allow specialist maritime engineers to safely cut the 3 masts of the shipwreck.

Investment screening powers protect national security and support growth

National Security and Investment Act Annual Report shows 95.6% of notifications reviewed were cleared to proceed without further action. 

Transport Secretary engages with EU commissioner on EES border checks ahead of summer holidays

Government is working with the EU to ensure travel across the border is as seamless as possible in summer and through autumn.

Ofsted outlines plans to tackle sharp growth in unregistered children’s homes

Ofsted has today outlined a change in its approach to tackling unregistered children’s homes, designed to stop unsafe and unlawful placements and to address issues of sufficiency in the children’s social care system.

1st Report - Matter referred on 4 September 2025: Actions of the Charity Commission

Select committee report

2nd Report – Andrew Gwynne

Select committee report

2nd Report – Financial Inclusion Strategy

Select committee report

1st Report – The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria

Select committee report