Press Releases

Coordinated drought response intensifies amid extreme weather

Following COBR meeting chaired by Prime Minister, National Drought Group now moves to weekly meetings.

MHRA advises against using rectal catheters sold for personal use in infants

MHRA advises parents and carers against using rectal catheters sold for personal use (known as gas and colic relievers) in babies.

British weapons jobs rise by more than 50% in a year as defence investment strengthens UK industry

UK weapons and ammunition manufacturing jobs rose 51% in 2024/25, part of a wider 26,000 increase in defence-supported roles nationwide.

PM call with Prime Minister Takaichi of Japan: 20 August 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, today. 

Fly-tippers forced to pay up for the streets they trashed

Fly-tippers will be forced to clean up our communities and pay the costs of clearing up their mess under government plans for ‘clean up squads’.

Government convenes local partners in Bedford to maximise benefits of landmark Universal United Kingdom Resort across the region

Minister for Tourism and Place brings together leaders across eight local authorities to understand local perspectives on new theme park and resort development

Vandemoortele required to sell UK plant following pastry merger investigation

Clearance decision comes well ahead of deadline following constructive engagement by the businesses with the CMA’s inquiry group.

Maths excellence as thousands achieve high grades at GCSE

Over 6,000 more students achieve grade 7 and above in maths is largest ever uptick in maths standards.

New challenge launched to store clean energy for longer and protect households from price spikes

Challenge aims to strengthen UK energy security, create jobs in new industries, and reduce energy bills in the long-term

PM orders crackdown on the criminal gangs profiting from illegal waste and blighting communities

New crackdown unites government, regulators, police, local government, and Mayors against criminal gangs behind illegal waste sites.

Re Update: UNITE Financial Investigation & Annual Returns

Certification Officer: UNITE Financial Investigation & Annual Returns

Statement from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State Chris Bryant has released a statement following engagement with victims and survivors' groups and veterans' representatives in Northern Ireland.