Press Releases

‘People’s Power’ projects to give more control over local energy

Communities across the country will be able to build and control their own clean energy supply.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 September 2026

The Prime Minister met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this evening, before the two leaders watched their football club Everton play.

PM meeting with NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte: 16 September 2026

The Prime Minister hosted the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus this afternoon.

Statements following the conclusion of Colonel Shepherd and Major Hook's Court Martial

Statements from the Defence Secretary and the Army, in response to today’s proceedings at Catterick Military Court, in the case of Major James Hook and Colonel Samantha Shepherd.

Salmon numbers in England hit lowest level on record

New research from EA, Cefas and Natural Resources Wales shows that salmon stocks in England have fallen to their lowest level since records began.

Chancellor announces Bank of England appointments

His Majesty the King and the Chancellor have appointed three new non-executive directors to the Bank of England’s Court of Directors.

UK calls for calm following Kosovo Specialist Chambers judgment

The Minister for Europe responds to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers judgment, reaffirming UK support for justice and regional stability.

Public encouraged to submit their memories of Queen Elizabeth II as 4th anniversary of late monarch’s passing is marked

The public are being encouraged to share their personal memories of Queen Elizabeth II, as the country marks four years since the late monarch’s passing.

£20,000 fine for Norfolk illegal waste operator

Total to pay is more than £36,000 including costs with five-year criminal behaviour order and suspended custodial sentence.

New 'spy' drones to give Army greater powers on the battlefield 

British soldiers will receive new Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones, giving them better sight of the battlefield and greater protection against emerging threats in conflict.  

Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the Report Covering the DPRK's Overseas Labour Program

Several countries gave a joint statement following the publication of the latest report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT).

MHRA sets out steps to prevent avoidable harm from patient hoists

A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued setting out practical steps to reduce the risk of harm when using patient hoists through improved checks and maintenance.

Six neighbourhood health trailblazers to transform care

New neighbourhood health investment partnership to bring care closer to home and tackle health inequalities

Government, Environment Agency, and water companies step up efforts to prevent England remaining in drought by next spring

Water bosses updated National Drought Group on winter plans, as research shows above-average rainfall needed to end drought by April 2027.

UK House Price Index for July 2026

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

All charities urged to check new rules for accounting for 2026

The Charity Commission for England and Wales is urging all charity trustees and professional advisers to read its updated guidance due to changes that apply from this year.

1st Special Report, Get connected: How community energy can turbocharge the transition: Government Response

Special report