Press Releases

Regulator concludes investigation into 4 charities as class inquiry continues

The Charity Commission has removed four charities from an ongoing statutory class inquiry into 105 charities.

Water company fined record £900k after coastline sewage spill

United Utilities Limited fined £900,000 for five environmental permit offences following successful Environment Agency investigation into sewage spill.

UK to bring forward new powers to respond to moral emergency in Palestine, and target illegal settlement activity in the West Bank to protect the viability of a two-state solution

UK to bring forward new powers to respond to moral emergency in Palestine, and target illegal settlement activity in the West Bank to protect the viability of a two-state solution

Appointment of President of the UK Supreme Court

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Lord Briggs of Westbourne as the next President of the Supreme Court.

Two more men arrested for illegal waste dumping at Kidlington site

Further arrests made as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by Surrey Police and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit

Joint statement by the Prime Minister, President Macron and Prime Minister Carney on the Two-State Solution

Joint statement by the Prime Minister, President Macron and Prime Minister Carney on the Two-State Solution.

Clear protection for British glass: provisional measure imposed

The Government has accepted the TRA’s recommendation for a provisional measure to be imposed on Chinese imports of glass containers.

UK Summons Serbian Chargé d'Affaires to the United Kingdom

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Serbian Chargé d'Affaires to condemn commemorations surrounding the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić.

PM call with President Xi of China: 8 September 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to President Xi Jinping of China this morning.  

Devon taxi driver who bought Turkish flat and pizza oven using fraudulent Covid loans ordered to repay more than £60,000

Confiscation order for convicted fraudster

Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Two-State Solution

Statement of the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK on the Two-State Solution

Retailers target 100,000 jobs for young people as sector joins forces with government in major work experience drive

Young people will be given vital work experience opportunities thanks to a major initiative between government and Britain’s leading retailers, with the ambition to create up to 100,000 jobs by the end of the Parliament.

Proposal submitted for new Yorkshire Wolds National Landscape

A proposal to designate a new Yorkshire Wolds National Landscape, marking the first new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England for over 30 years, has been submitted.

Great British Railways sets course for rail freight growth

Government sets a new rail freight target to help businesses move more goods by rail, strengthen supply chains and support economic growth.

New space strategy will bolster UK defences against threats from space

New UK space strategy to bring government's investment and activity under one plan to drive growth, strengthen security and back everyday technologies

Attorney General publishes new guidance to support lawyers across government in providing more solutions-focused legal advice

The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, has today published updated legal risk guidance for government lawyers advising Ministers on the lawfulness of policy and operational decisions.

Counterfeit toy investigations reported by Trading Standards rise

IPO report sets out findings from local authorities on counterfeit goods and wider IP crime threat.

Illegal waste site at former Yorkshire quarry shut down

The Environment Agency has blocked access to a former quarry in West Yorkshire where waste has been dumped illegally.

UK backing unlocks £167 million of exports for British businesses in Angola

UK businesses will earn £167 million in contracts to support the construction and redevelopment of critical infrastructure projects in Angola.

UK pledges winter air defence package to boost Ukraine's defences

The UK will supply air defence interceptors, large-calibre artillery rounds and drones to help Ukraine defend itself against barbaric Russian attacks this winter, as part of Britain’s commitment to help Ukraine defend its freedom and sovereignty.

2nd Report - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: Final Report

Select committee report