Press Releases

Government’s digital employment tools help thousands take the next step into work

Tens of thousands of jobseekers have already benefited from the Government’s new digital employment support tools, helping people build CVs, prepare for interviews and take the next step into work.

Summer savings scheme helped families cut costs with over 14 million free bus journeys

The scheme's success is part of the government's wider effort to make bus travel more affordable and accessible for everyone in the UK.

UK announces major package of support for humanitarian relief and early recovery in Gaza

More Palestinians are set to receive vital aid as a result of a major new package of UK support announced by the Foreign Secretary today at the UN General Assembly.

West Yorkshire victims to get crucial £11.4m of vital funding

Victim-survivors of all forms of crime, including sexual violence, to benefit from Government funding.

UK Government offers over £1.5bn to the Northern Ireland Executive

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland offers £1.25bn over three years with a further £150m for transformation of public services and £100m for social housing

Communiqué from the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan: 24 September

The UK, on behalf of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan, and in association with Switzerland, Austria, Belgium and Preventing And Ending Mass Atrocities (PAEMA), hosted a high-level event during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

Press statement by co-hosts of the UNGA Foreign Ministers Dialogue on Climate Change and Ecosystem Degradation as National Security Risks

Press statement by the co-hosts UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, and Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs H.E. Dr Musalia Mudavadi of Kenya on the security risks of the intensifying climate and nature crisis.

Outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2026

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales

Defence spending with Scottish industry rises above £2.5 billion

Record breaking investment is fuelling reindustrialisation across Scotland  

MHRA welcomes sentencing after fraud convictions over falsely certified medical devices

Following convictions related to falsely certified medical devices, the MHRA has welcomed the sentencing in a long-running enforcement investigation.

Record breaking defence spending with UK industry rises above £34 billion, fuelling reindustrialisation across the UK

Government defence spending with UK industry rose 3.2% to a record £34.1 billion in 2025/26, boosting jobs, SMEs and communities across the UK.

Maritime Coastguard Agency celebrates World Maritime Day 2026

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has written to the International Maritime Organization on World Maritime Day.

UK invests £331 million to tackle climate-driven instability and protect vulnerable communities

UK Foreign Secretary warns of growing national security risks posed by climate change and nature loss at UN General Assembly and announces funding package.

Justice Minister launches magistrate recruitment drive

A new campaign launched today (24 September 2026) is urging people from all backgrounds to consider becoming magistrates.

New UK support to help millions of women gain greater choice over pregnancy and access better maternal healthcare

Millions of women and girls in some of the world’s poorest counties will gain greater choice over whether and when to become pregnant due to new UK support.

Bentley announcement sees £1bn invested in UK automotive sector in just 7 days

The Business Secretary has welcomed over £1 billion of automotive investment announcements in the UK in just seven days.

UK statement on escalation in northern Ethiopia: 24 September

The UK condemns attacks by the Tigray Defence Forces in Afar and southern Tigray and the takeover of Tigray's airports, calling on all parties to refrain from further escalation.

RSH publishes its Q1 fire remediation survey

RSH publishes latest findings from Fire Safety Remediation Surveys of social housing landlords in England on 11 metre plus buildings