Press Releases

UK accelerates support for efforts to stop Ebola outbreak at source

Thousands of vulnerable people will be supported by a new package of UK funding

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's statement in response to the German attribution

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's statement in response to the German attribution.

Loved ones of asbestos and dust-disease victims to receive fairer compensation

Families who have lost loved ones to asbestos and other dust-related diseases will get higher compensation payouts, as part of the Government’s effort to support bereaved families.

Secretary of State Orders Independent Judge-led Review of Parades Commission

The Secretary of State has today ordered an independent judge-led review of the decision-making procedures of the Parades Commission.

£13m to turn cutting-edge research into real-world, farming solutions

Funding will help turn cutting-edge research into practical tools for farmers, from vaccines that protect pigs from disease to technology that tackles pests and boosts crop yields

12 new experts to join the CMA's inquiry panel

New members bring wide-ranging expertise to support the CMA’s independent work.

One month until Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme start

Businesses reminded to prepare for Vaping Duty and Stamps Scheme

New ‘Freelance Champions’ to put creative workers at the heart of Government’s policy-making

Leila D’Aronville and Lizzie Crump have been appointed as the Government’s Freelance Champions

MHRA concludes review of Avacopan Vifor following reassessment of benefit-risk balance

Avacopan Vifor is used in the treatment of some rare autoimmune diseases affecting small blood vessels. 

Breathing space for families as government eases school costs

Families to save up to £1,200 a year from free school meals, free breakfast clubs and cheaper uniforms.

Students urged to ‘stop and think before you click’ as student finance payments begin

The Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to be alert to scams as maintenance loan payments begin for the 2026/27 academic year.