Press Releases

PM call with the President of France: 20 July 2026

The Prime Minister had a call with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, this evening.

PM call with the President of the European Commission: 20 July 2026

The Prime Minister had a call with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, this afternoon.

PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 20 July 2026

The Prime Minister had a call with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon.

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 20 July 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, shortly after taking office this afternoon.

Environment Agency secures £500k for Tame catchment improvements

The Environment Agency has secured £517,000 from United Utilities for sewage discharge breaches into the River Tame, funding environmental improvements.

TRA to review Chinese ceramic tableware and kitchenware measure

The TRA has opened an interim review examining the significant increase of imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware from China.

Assent Building Compliance Ltd and associated companies – winding up orders made 

Winding-up orders were made against Assent Building Compliance Limited, LB Building Control Limited and Oculus Building Consultancy Limited (“the companies”) on 6 November 2025. 

Army solar farm powers greener future at Larkhill Garrison

A new solar array built at Larkhill is expected to generate approximately 1.7 GWh of electricity a year, which is enough to power around 630 homes.

Tax advisers: one month left to register under new rules

HMRC is urging eligible tax advisers to register under the new mandatory requirements before 18 August 2026.

New PM says government can bring back hope to Britain, and launches drive to end rough sleeping at the earliest opportunity

The Prime Minister used his first speech in office to launch an urgent national drive to end rough sleeping at the earliest opportunity, setting out a bold ambition to tackle one of the starkest injustices in the country. This will be backed from day one by an additional £340 million – taking overall funding to record levels.

Hundreds of new military family homes complete as MOD moves forward on fixing Armed Forces housing

Hundreds of new military family homes have been completed at a Gloucestershire barracks, as the MOD drives forward its plans to transform Armed Forces housing.

UK Maritime Innovation Hub establishes role as focal point for maritime innovation

Central role of UK Maritime Innovation Hub set out during first three months of operation.

UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience

British businesses, universities and researchers will receive access to more than £62 million in government funding to develop homegrown space technologies, boosting the UK’s national resilience and helping protect its independence in a strategically vital sector.