Press Releases

Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia appointed Chair of the Financial Reporting Council

Dame Jayne-Anne will take on the role from September.

Children’s health further protected with energy drinks ban

The government will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s in England from April 2027.

Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building

Thousands of new homes and major infrastructure projects could be unblocked under plans being considered to reduce delays from legal challenges.

European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement

European security will be strengthened by a new UK-Estonia defence roadmap that will deepen military cooperation, strengthen NATO’s eastern flank and modernise the UK’s Forward Land Forces presence in Estonia for the challenges of modern warfare.

Political Peerages July 2026

The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the undermentioned:

Operators of Seaton Carew landfill served suspension notice

The Environment Agency has served a suspension notice on the operators of Seaton Meadows landfill site in Seaton Carew.

PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 16 July 2026

The Prime Minister met President Zelenskyy in Kyiv this morning, during his fourth visit to Ukraine.

Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly in prolonged dry weather

The Environment Agency is moving the area into a state of prolonged dry weather after England’s warmest spring on record and a series of summer heatwaves.

14 more areas to benefit from streamlined local services

Changes will simplify local government to unlock the path towards devolution and drive economic growth

Prime Minister commits €300 million to fund fighter jets for Ukraine - backing British jobs and bolstering Ukraine’s defence

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has today announced that the UK is investing €300 million to help deliver advanced Swedish Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, strengthening Ukraine’s ability to defend its skies from Russian attacks, while supporting thousands of highly skilled jobs across the UK.

Operators have permits revoked in waste crack down

The Environment Agency has served revocation notices to the operators of two waste sites that have repeatedly breached permit conditions.

UK sanctions illicit gold networks fuelling Sudan’s war amid crisis around El Obeid

The UK has sanctioned those suspected of being linked to financing, procurement, and commercial networks fuelling the Sudan conflict.

MHRA delivers record performance as 2025-26 Annual Report and Accounts confirms growing global influence

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its 2025–26 Annual Report and Accounts highlighting a year of strong and consistent delivery as set out in the agency’s first Results and Forecast report earlier this year.

Study into long-term health of Armed Forces Community launched 

The UK-wide epidemiological study will examine cancer incidence among those who have served since 1990.

New support to help farmers thrive for generations

A new fund will open for applications in September, helping farmers work together to cut costs, strengthen their businesses and unlock new opportunities.

VMD advises caution over health claims for tick prevention products promoted on social media

Advertising may not always be accurate, evidence-based or appropriate for individual animals.

Crackdown on the loudest fireworks to protect families, pets and wildlife

New common-sense proposals announced today will see the loudest fireworks restricted to professional displays

Parking charges: CMA takes action to drive improvements for motorists

Package of action launched to help deliver fairer private parking for UK drivers.

Care workers to be represented in fair pay agreements

New negotiating body to be set up as part of the first ever adult social care fair pay agreement, representing millions of care workers.

Government brings British Steel into public ownership to protect UK steelmaking

The Government has today (16 July) taken British Steel into public ownership to protect the future of steel production in the UK. 

Prime Minister visits Ukraine in final week of office

The Prime Minister is traveling to Kyiv today where he will mark the culmination of two years of his leadership in supporting Ukraine's fight for freedom and sovereignty.

3rd Report - Appointment of Professor Jonathan Haskel as Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility

Select committee report

1st Report - Acting Select Committee Chairs

Select committee report

Large Print - 1st Report - Acting Select Committee Chairs

Select committee report

1st Special Report - Special Report on the City of London (Markets) Bill

Special report

8th Report - Pre-appointment hearing with the Government’s preferred candidate for the Chair of the Financial Reporting Council

Select committee report