Press Releases

PM meeting with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland: 21 July 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk this evening.  

FCDO Statement on Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia

An FCDO statement on recent Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia, including plans to impose a maritime blockade.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain: 21 July 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez today.

Sussex joins Hampshire and Isle of Wight in prolonged dry weather

The Environment Agency has moved Sussex into a state of prolonged dry weather, joining Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Jetten of the Netherlands: 21 July 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten today.

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland appointment: Sir Chris Bryant statement

Sir Chris Bryant sets out his priorities as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

£20 million investment for hypersonic target to test air defence systems and boost British small businesses

British small businesses will help develop a hypersonic ‘clay pigeon’ target, a vehicle intended to represent threats capable of travelling at five times the speed of sound, under a new £20m investment announced today.

The West Country is now in prolonged dry weather

Change of status because of the environmental impact created by a lack of rainfall and high temperatures.

PM call with the Taoiseach of Ireland: 21 July 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, today.

Supercar hire firm shut down: customers left out of pocket while money spent from company account at Harrods and Gucci

Company wound up following Insolvency Service investigations

Say ‘I do’ to getting your side hustle tax right

HMRC is reminding people earning money from side hustles to check if they need to register for Self Assessment and declare their income

Canada joins next-generation fighter jet programme as first Observer Nation

One of the world’s most ambitious defence and industrial partnerships  is even stronger  as the UK, Italy  and Japan welcome Canada  to  the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as  the  first Observer Nation.  

Environment Agency takes action to maintain River Severn levels

The Environment Agency is taking action to protect water supplies and wildlife in the Midlands as dry weather continues to place pressure on river levels.

UK and Florida forge new space partnership to back joint innovation

The UK and Florida have joined forces to help space companies and researchers turn innovative ideas into commercial reality, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the UK Government and Space Florida at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Stephen Kinnock MP begins work as Secretary of State for Wales

Stephen Kinnock has taken up his role as Secretary of State for Wales following his appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

National Drought Group steps up response after third heatwave

Parts of southern, central, and eastern England move closer to drought status

MHRA approves world's first lower-carbon beclometasone inhalers for patients with asthma

The new inhalers use a next-generation propellant designed to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the same established treatment.

UK Export Finance signs £750 million agreement with GE Aerospace to support airline engine maintenance at regional UK sites 

UKEF have signed a first-of-its-kind financing framework with GE Aerospace worth £750 million, over five years.

New PM cuts tax on household electricity bills to give breathing space on cost of living

New Prime Minister takes immediate action to cut taxes on electricity bills to give millions of households breathing space this winter.