Press Releases

G7 Leaders’ Statement on global energy security and market stability

G7 Leaders’ Statement on global energy security and market stability

England’s reservoirs continue to feel drought strain after sixth dry month of 2026

Below average September rainfall compounds drought issues in southern and central England

Take off for passengers as government scraps extra charges when flying

Airlines will be required to seat children under the age of 14 with a parent or accompanying adult free of charge.

Liverpool City Region and Homes England sign first Place Delivery Agreement

The agreement marks the launch of a new co-delivery partnership model that aligns national investment and expertise behind mayoral priorities

80th anniversary of International Whaling Commission: UK reiterates strong anti-whaling stance and invests £150,000 in a new Global Strandings Database

Government reiterates opposition to commercial whaling at the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), 80 years after it was established.

30% boost to UK military transport aircraft availability under new deal

MoD extends £190 million contract with Airbus to maintain the RAF's A400M Atlas fleet, boosting aircraft availability while sustaining over 350 UK jobs.

Communities protected as government readies nation for winter weather

Communities and businesses across the UK will benefit from more resilient infrastructure this winter, ahead of national campaign launching later this autumn to raise awareness of simple steps households can take in case of everyday emergencies.

UK leads major Joint Expeditionary Force Exercise as defence ministers meet in Iceland

The UK is ramping up its defence of the High North and Baltic to combat Russian hybrid threats with the Joint Expeditionary Force conducting major exercises across the region.

Drought permit granted to help Ardingly Reservoir

The Environment Agency has given a drought permit to South East Water to help secure the public water supply at Ardingly Reservoir.