Press Releases

North Oxfordshire gets broadband boost four months early through Project Gigabit

Project Gigabit has brought full-fibre broadband to 3,880 rural North Oxfordshire premises, completing the rollout four months ahead of schedule.

Prime Minister to attend UK-EU summit in Brussels on 20 November

The Prime Minister will meet António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in Brussels on 20 November 2026 for the second UK-EU summit.

Joint Statement on Iran, 12 October

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers regarding RAF Fairford and Iran State Threats.

Foreign Secretary statement on Iran, 12 October

Statement from the Foreign Secretary on measures announced against Iranian individuals.

Technology to bolster justice for victims as government responds to Leveson

Victims will see fewer delays under plans for courts to trial the use of Virtual Remand Hearings, as part of a drive to deliver faster justice.

UK hosted international partners to work together in fight against antisemitism

UK hosts seven-country taskforce of Jewish community representatives to coordinate practical action against antisemitism.

Vice Admiral Dr Budi Purwanto receives 2026 Alexander Dalrymple Award

The UK Hydrographic Office recognises the Indonesian Chief Hydrographer and Commander of the Indonesian Navy Hydro-Oceanography Centre with prestigious Alexander Dalrymple Award.

Bus lanes to help stop traffic derailing court cases

Victims will get faster justice under a new Government plan to slash prisoner transport delays to help keep court cases moving. 

Remote hearings to unlock capacity and speed up justice for victims

Victims will see cases heard sooner under a new pilot that could transform court capacity by allowing cases to be heard by judges hundreds of miles away.

Trials across the country accelerated for fast and fair justice

Victims across the country are now getting fast and fair justice as ‘Short Trial Courts’ are rolled out nationwide to cut the Crown Court backlog.

Troubles Bill reinforced with permanent legal protections and safeguards for veterans

The UK Government has today [Monday 12 October] tabled a significant package of amendments which enhance existing protections in the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.

Regulator investigates education charity over concerns about its governance and financial management

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Crossfields Institute (charity number 1124859).

Britain steps up national defences against growing AI risks

Britain will be better protected from the risks posed by increasingly powerful AI by a suite of measures.

New 'Missy and Stanley's Tale' film helps the public prepare for flooding risk

Created in partnership with Aardman, the Environment Agency and East Sussex County Council

Major boost for young people in Exeter as Youth Hub opens to support them towards work

Young people in Exeter are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a new Youth Hub in the area, as the government continues to deliver opportunity directly into the heart of the community. 

India trade mission unlocks hundreds of UK jobs and new deals

A UK trade mission to India has unlocked hundreds of jobs and new deals for businesses as Ministers and Mayors look to drive growth.