Press Releases

Prime Minister makes offer to Holyrood to work together to empower Scottish regions

In a speech today, the Prime Minister will invite Scotland's First Minister to work with him on the common good of pushing more power out of both Westminster and Holyrood, unlocking jobs and opportunity in every region.

Counterfeit weight loss pens worth £2 million seized by MHRA and West Midlands Police

Fake weight loss medicines worth approximately £2 million were seized last night in a raid executed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and West Midlands Police.

Seven people charged by CPS after NFCU investigation into animal cruelty and unfit meat

Seven people appeared before Westminster magistrates court on Wednesday 14 October 2026

Victims of abuse to be better supported by their community

Government launches campaign to help everyone know how to Respond to disclosures of abuse with people urged to "Listen.Believe.Support."

Government activates plan to protect consumers as severe drought declared in parts of England

The Government has declared severe drought in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Trustees appointed to the National Museums Liverpool Board

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has appointed Oliver Enwonwu and Katie Wray; and reappointed Dinah Birch, John Belchem, Lynn Collins and Anna Farthing to the National Museums Liverpool Board.

Britain's biggest hospitality brands partner with Government to deliver 100,000 jobs for NEET young people

As part of a new partnership with UKHospitality announced today (15 October 2026), major employers will provide paid employment as well as work experience and training opportunities for 18 to 24 year olds who are not in education, work or training.

Exeter self-driving boat manufacturer goes overseas with government-backed finance

Marine tech company HydroSurv has secured £150,000 in funding support from Nighthawk Export Finance, backed by a government guarantee.

World-first mission puts UK expertise to work to help clean up space

New mission launched to help protect active satellites which underpin national security and everyday services

New courts in the north to help women break the cycle of reoffending

Hundreds of vulnerable women will be better supported to break the cycle of reoffending for good through the expansion of crime-cutting Intensive Supervision Courts (ISCs).

North London man prosecuted for providing fake references to SIA

Marius Serban was convicted of 2 offences after supplying the SIA with false character references in an attempt to illegally obtain an SIA licence.

Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of County Tyrone: 15 October 2026

The King has been pleased to appoint Mr William James Baxter QPM DL as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Tyrone.

MHRA introduces new safeguards to strengthen antidepressant safety information following major review

New and updated patient information for antidepressant medicines to be introduced following an extensive review involving patients, families and independent experts.

RSH takes enforcement action against Concept Housing Association

The Regulator of Social Housing takes enforcement action against Concept Housing Association and launches investigation into Hexagon Housing Association

UK statement on escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea: 15 October

A UK statement on escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

4th Special Report - Youth employment, education and training: Government Response

Special report

3rd Report - Interim Report: Kevin Hollinrake

Select committee report

4th Report - Under the microscope

Select committee report

Third Report of Session 2026-27 - 1 Statutory Instrument Reported

Select committee report