Press Releases

No one should have to fight for time to grieve” - New rights for family bereavement and pregnancy loss

Women and their partners who experience a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will also be entitled to up to two weeks of unpaid leave

PM call with Prime Minister Ramgoolam of Mauritius: 21 September 2026

The Prime Minister spoke with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, this afternoon.

Frontline services to receive funding to prevent violence against women and girls

Frontline services and communities across the country will receive targeted funding to transform how women and girls are protected from violence and abuse.

More than £300 million paid out through Help to Save with thousands more savers set to benefit

Low income earners encouraged to open a Help to Save account in UK Savings Week.

London popcorn maker pops into Saudi Arabia with government insurance

Government-backed insurance enables Joe & Seph's to secure a £100,000 order from one of Saudi Arabia’s largest supermarkets.

Joint statement on Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK condemn Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s territories breaching Ukraine’s sovereignty.

£21.8m funding boost to help councils build more affordable homes

New funding package will help councils strengthen their housebuilding plans, unlock more affordable homes and maximise delivery through the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP).

Specialist rape courts rolled out across the country

Victims of rape and sexual offences will get the justice they deserve, as their cases take priority and new specialist courts are rolled out across England and Wales, the Prime Minister has announced today.