Press Releases

Animal use in veterinary vaccines quality control falls to lowest levels in a decade

Average number of animals needed to release a single used to release a batch of veterinary vaccine has fallen fell by 41% from 29 in 2013 to 17 in 2024

New Vocational GCSEs unveiled in major shake-up to hands-on learning for teens

New Vocational GCSEs for students to study vocational courses at school, with nationally-set content, grading and assessment, alongside a strong academic core of English, maths and science,

£84 million to boost Plymouth's defence growth plans

Hundreds of new jobs will be created in Plymouth as Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker today confirmed the release of £50 million Government funding through the Defence Growth Deal, unlocking a potential further £34 million from industry and local partners.

MHRA approves lurbinectedin for adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer   

As with all licensed medicines, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of lurbinectedin under close review.

Sir John O’Hara KC to lead Parades Commission Review

Secretary of State confirms Judge appointment to lead independent review of the Parades Commission

Welsh communities given support to build local energy projects to tackle climate change

Communities across Wales will receive a funding boost to build and control their own clean energy supply

‘I want steelmaking to thrive’: Minister tells revamped Steel Council

Industry leaders and trade unions convened for a meeting of the revamped Steel Council at British Steel’s Scunthorpe site today, where Minister for Reindustrialisation Blair McDougall set out his ambition for steelmaking to thrive in Britain.

Historic England Board Appointments

Charles Donald, Dominic Field, Anna Keay, Georgina Lynch, Claire McColgan, Lukman Patel, and Moira Sinclair have been appointed to the Historic England Commission by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Almost 3 million young adults are ‘quids in’ after claiming Child Trust Fund

Young people urged to go online to find their Child Trust Fund.

UK and Singapore launch negotiations for new agreement on pharmaceutical goods manufacturing

The MRA will build on the UK’s existing suite of agreements with Singapore, including the UK-Singapore Free Trade Agreement and Digital Economy Agreement. 

CMA strengthens proposals allowing people choice over their search service

Proposals to help people choose their search provider on Google Android phones and Google Chrome have been updated.

PM meeting with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 22 September 2026

The Prime Minister met the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, yesterday in the margins of the UN General Assembly.

PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 22 September 2026

The Prime Minister met the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, yesterday at UN General Assembly.

RAF launches first ever space squadron dedicated to defending Britain's satellites

The RAF has launched No. III Space Effects Squadron, its first dedicated unit to counter hostile threats to UK satellites.

PM meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 22 September 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, this afternoon at the UN General Assembly.

PM meeting with President Trump of the United States: 22 September 2026

The Prime Minister met the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, at the United Nations General Assembly today. 

4th Report - The Office for Budget Responsibility: Time for change?

Select committee report