Press Releases

Statement from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on Drumcree Parade

The Secretary of State has now considered the Section 9 request from the Chief Constable of the PSNI and has reviewed the determination. He has now made an order under Section 11.

Joint statement on support for the International Criminal Court

Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the UK.

Prime Minister to hand regions innovation funding to build world-leading industries

Local leaders will be handed dedicated research and development (R&D) funding for the first time under plans unveiled by the Prime Minister today to spread opportunity, investment, and growth to every part of the country.

Steeple Renewables Project development consent decision announced

The Steeple Renewables Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

100 new UK jobs created as Kuwait buys British-made AI-enabled air defence systems

British jobs and skills will be boosted by a £370 million deal as Kuwait buys vital air defence systems from a UK-based business.

Kent prison to gain nearly 250 extra places

Kent prison to gain nearly 250 extra places as part of largest prison expansion since Victorian era

Environment Agency declares drought status in Yorkshire

Drought announced due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers in many parts of Yorkshire despite recent rainfall.

Remedies offered to resolve concerns in non-domestic meter reading merger

Remedies submitted by Macquarie to address concerns over its acquisition of EAG may be accepted

Brits to benefit from faster recovery from surgeries and better harvests through new backing for robotics

Hubs across the country will give businesses and public services the support they need to adopt cutting-edge robotics technology

Company which promised directors they could ‘walk away’ from failing businesses is shut down

Ellan NW Ltd told directors it could help them walk away from their responsibilities.

Member Appointed to the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has appointed Dr Jessica Harrison-Hall for a four-year term from 4 November 2026 to 3 November 2030.

Bird keepers reminded to take action to protect against Avian Influenza as disease returns to the UK

All bird keepers are urged to review and strengthen their biosecurity to protect their birds

Hull and East Yorkshire join forces with Homes England to unlock homes, regeneration and investment

New Strategic Place Partnership will bring local priorities, national expertise and a shared pipeline of sites together to speed up housing and regeneration across the region

Government pledges earlier support to tackle mental health crises

Independent review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism published.