Press Releases

National call to recruit more foster carers launched at Number 10

Campaign launched with backing of foster carers and care-experienced influencers as part of government plans to create 10,000 new foster places.

President Zelenskyy to visit Downing Street as the UK doubles down on support for Ukraine and calls on partners to follow suit

President Zelenskyy will arrive in the UK this morning as the UK calls on international partners to step up sanctions on Russia and increase pressure on Putin to respect the United States' calls for an energy ceasefire.

Eight Welsh organisations strike Gold

Eight employers have been presented with the prestigious Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special ceremony in Cardiff.

Joint statement on the postponement of Palestinian elections

Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom

Businesses set to be protected from Argentinian economic coercion

Businesses investing in the Falklands Islands are set to be protected from Argentinian domestic measures targeting companies and individuals involved in lawful economic activity

Rare chalk stream created to boost wildlife in Norfolk

Unique wetland habitats created by River Yare to support wildlife. Work is part of wider government commitment to restore nature and protect water environment

The Troubles: Living with the Legacy

Government today launches campaign placing the voices of victims and veterans at the heart of government policy in addressing legacy issues

100 East Midlands homes benefit from flood resilience measures

£1.6m project funded by local authorities and government grants supports flood victims from Storm Babet and Storm Henk.

MHRA authorises Onswik (insulin efsitora alfa) for adults with type 2 diabetes

The new treatment option is administered once weekly, potentially reducing the number of injections from up to 365 a year to 52 for some adults with type 2 diabetes.

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners urged to check they're not missing out on vital Pension Credit

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are being urged to check if they can benefit from Pension Credit, an income top-up that can provide vital help with everyday costs.

Further arrest connected with North East illegal waste dumping

A man has been arrested as an Environment Agency investigation into illegal waste dumping in the North East continues.

Government sets out next steps on Standard Essential Patents  

Targeted measures announced to make SEP licensing clearer, more accessible and more efficient.  

New pioneering certificates to help homeowners cut flood risk

New Flood Performance Certificate to give homeowners and insurers a clear assessment of a property's flood risk and resilience

Warning over buying and selling second-hand bluetongue vaccines

Animal keepers are being urged not to buy, sell or exchange leftover bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines through online marketplaces, social media platforms or private arrangements.

Back Zelenskyy and Ukraine with an energy ceasefire, Foreign Secretary tells European partners 

The Foreign Secretary attends Warsaw Security Forum today, which takes place as Ukraine faces another freezing winter, amid escalating Russian energy strikes

Quantum firms backed to keep railways running and cut waiting lists as UK harnesses potential of future tech

Businesses across the UK backed with a share of £50 million to help turn innovations into products that make a difference in the real world

SFO strengthens corporate cooperation guidance

Serious Fraud Office strengthens guidance for corporates on self-reporting, offering companies a direct line to senior lawyer.

More than 600,000 families conjure up Hallowe’en savings with Tax-Free Childcare

Working families urged to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare to save on their childcare costs.