Press Releases

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 7 September 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon.

Review of local government reorganisation launched

Review launched into plans to streamline local government, to ensure it is robust and aligns with new government priorities.

Chancellor takes axe to delays holding back growth

Chancellor John Healey has set out his plan to drive growth in every postcode.

UK expertise to bolster Polish air defences in boost to NATO security

A new defence centre built with UK expertise opens today in Poland, strengthening the country's air defences and reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank against Russian aggression.

PM call with the Amir of Qatar: 7 September 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, this morning.

PM call with Prime Minister Kristersson of Sweden: 7 September 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, this morning.   

PM call with President Christodoulides of Cyprus: 7 September 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, this morning.

First ever Entrepreneurship Advisor appointed to the Treasury

Alex Depledge MBE appointed by the Chancellor as first ever Entrepreneurship Advisor appointed to Treasury to address barriers for high growth businesses.

London hotelier sentenced for exploiting Covid support scheme nine times to fraudulently claim £450,000

He illegally obtained the funds for five separate companies

New era for Liverpool buses as government backs local control

Liverpool City Region's bus services are coming back under public control, with buses franchised first in St. Helens before being rolled out to the Wirral later this year and the rest of the city region in 2027.