Press Releases

More students to save from September as changes to 16-17 Saver railcard come in

From 17 August 2026, 16-17 Saver railcards will be valid for a full year from the purchase date and will not expire when the holder turns 18.

Robot revolution hits the fields as £20 million funding announced

£20 million up for grabs to develop farm robots and automated systems that can plant, tend and harvest crops

Investment in Defence Training Estate enhances realistic military training across the UK

More than £4.4 million has been invested in new trench training infrastructure across the Defence Training Estate, enhancing the UK armed forces’ ability to train in realistic and contemporary battlefield environments.

Draft permit consultation opens on Cloughton gas proposal

Environment Agency opens consultation on draft permit decision for Cloughton gas exploration proposal.

Rolling five-year review of seafarer syllabus to ensure training fit for the future

Maritime and Coastguard Agency works with industry to support next generation of mariners.

Charity regulator appoints Interim Managers to CG Community Council

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has appointed Interim Managers to CG Community Council (registered charity number 502955).

Sovereign AI invests in UK startup reinventing AI chips

Government’s Sovereign AI invests in UK startup reinventing the chips that make AI possible