Press Releases

Investigation as 3 illegal waste dumps found in the North East

The Environment Agency is investigating three North East illegal waste dumps amounting to almost 3,500 tonnes of waste.

PM meeting with President Macron of France: 3 September 2026

The Prime Minister hosted the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, at Downing Street today.

£52 million released to Scotland's regional leaders

Part of the UK Government's commitment to empowering local communities to create jobs and growth by spreading power throughout the country

Key milestone reached for future Navy support ship as names of sister ships announced

RFA Resurgent's keel laying ceremony took place at Navantia UK's Appledore shipyard today, as her sister ships' names, RFA Reliant and RFA Resourceful, were revealed during the ceremony.

Builder pays £201,500 to charities after silting watercourses

The Environment Agency has secured a six-figure sum for environmental causes from a national house builder after silt was jetted into watercourses.

Prison for directors behind £70 million investment fraud

Former directors sentenced for defrauding 3,000 people.

UK summons Russian Chargé d'Affaires after reckless attack on Leipzig airport

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Russian Charge D'affaires to condemn the recent drone attack in the strongest terms.

Military recruitment and retention continues to improve as new statistics show yearlong improvement

More people joined the Regular Armed Forces than left for the fourth consecutive quarter, the longest such run since 2021.

RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q1 April to June 2026

The quarterly survey report is based on responses from private registered providers of social housing who own or manage more than 1,000 homes

“Short-changing staff isn't a shortcut to success” - Nearly 660 employers announced as failing to pay the minimum wage

Around £4 million has been repaid to 27,000 workers.

2nd Special Report - Policing and security in Northern Ireland: Government Response

Special report