Press Releases

PM: Time for problem-solving, not point-scoring

Visiting a care home today [Wednesday 29th July], the Prime Minister will say he is making the choice to fix the broken social care system by finding common ground across party lines to tackle the big issues.

FCDO statement on democratic governance, civic space and human rights in Nicaragua

An FCDO statement on recent declarations by the Nicaraguan authorities about elections.

Pay rise for Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel supporting Royal Navy operations 

Agreement with maritime trade unions secures above inflationary pay rise and improved conditions for Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel.

Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home

Thousands more young people will be able to gain the skills, qualifications and experience they need for future careers, as the government today rolls out a major package to break down barriers stopping access to technical education, training, and apprenticeships.

Environment Agency takes action during dry weather in Lincs

The Environment Agency is  taking action to protect  water supplies, wildlife, agriculture and navigation as dry weather  puts pressure on river levels.

Court upholds CMA findings that firms charged excessive and unfair prices for lifesaving NHS-funded medicine

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that firms broke the law by charging excessive and unfair prices for hydrocortisone tablets over a decade.

National Data Guardian statement on NHS Federated Data Platform data access, in response to the Not With My NHS Data campaign

Response to concerns from the Not With My NHS Data campaign about access to patient data by external contractors in the NHS Federated Data Platform National Data Integration Tenant.

Report 10/2026: Collision between a tram and two pedestrians at Staniforth Road

RAIB has today released its report into a collision between a tram and two pedestrians at Staniforth Road, Sheffield, 22 June 2025.

HMRC urges customers not to ignore Simple Assessment letters

HMRC is urging customers who receive a Simple Assessment letter this summer to check it carefully and pay any tax owed by the deadline.

Landlords with strong governance best placed to deliver more and better social homes

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has today (28 July 2026) reinforced the importance of good governance in achieving more and better social homes for tenants.

CBD boss sentenced for fraud and money laundering after using funds to buy Lanzarote property

His business partner was also convicted of fraud