Press Releases

Tourism Minister visits Blackpool as millions plan staycations this bank holiday

10.6 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday in the UK this bank holiday, bringing an estimated £4.3 billion boost to the economy

Secretary Of State for Northern Ireland announces reappointments to Intertrade UK

Intertrade UK is a non-statutory advisory body established by the UK government to advise on and promote trade within the United Kingdom

HMS Bulwark to transfer to Brazilian Navy as UK turns to future of amphibious ships

HMS Bulwark is to be sold to the Brazilian Navy, ending more than two decades of service with the Royal Navy, as UK focus turns to the future of amphibious assault ships.  

SIA consults on changes to security licence qualifications

The Security Industry Authority has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the content and requirements of licence-linked qualifications.

CMA secures compensation for heating oil customers

Hundreds set to receive compensation after their orders were cancelled following the conflict in the Middle East.

Ofsted increases focus on inclusion and reading in prison education inspections

Ofsted has published a new toolkit and guidance for inspecting education, skills training and work in prisons and young offender institutions (YOIs) in England under the renewed education inspection framework.

New paraglider could give British troops an innovative way to strike from the sky

A MOD-backed UK start-up has developed the UK's first foot-launched military paraglider, which can take off with no runway, helicopter or drop aircraft required.

Supporting the community at Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire

Information on next steps is shared with residents in Scotland whose homes have been affected by ground movement caused by historic coal mining.

PM meeting with First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly of Northern Ireland: 27 August 2026

The Prime Minister met with the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.

Government steps in to protect families from cowboy builders and aggressive bailiffs

New measures to clampdown on cowboy builders and rogue bailiffs to help ease cost of living