Archived government news
June 2024
Press release: Government unveils major package of farming and food sector … Monday, 17 June 2024
Press release: Appointment of Dean of Worcester: 17 June 2024 Monday, 17 June 2024
Press release: Prime Minister to travel to Switzerland for major peace summ… Saturday, 15 June 2024
Speech: The Prime Minister’s remarks at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine: 15 … Friday, 14 June 2024
Press release: PM meeting with President Biden of the United States: 14 Jun… Friday, 14 June 2024
Speech: Prime Minister's remarks at the G7 press conference Friday, 14 June 2024
Press release: PM meeting with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan: 14 June 202… Friday, 14 June 2024
Press release: PM meeting with Prime Minister Modi of India: 14 June 2024 Friday, 14 June 2024
Press release: Funding commitments show UK as force for global good at G7 L… Thursday, 13 June 2024
PM's meeting with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der L… Thursday, 13 June 2024
PM meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: 13 June 2024 Thursday, 13 June 2024
Press release: New UK sanctions to crack down on Putin's war machine Thursday, 13 June 2024
Press release: New UK sanctions to crack down on Putin's war machine Thursday, 13 June 2024
Press release: Appointment of Canon and Regius Professor of Moral and Pasto… Thursday, 13 June 2024
Press release: Appointment of Canon and Regius Professor of Divinity: 13 Ju… Thursday, 13 June 2024
Press release: UK shows enduring commitment to Ukraine at G7 summit Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Press release: Appointment of Lord Justices of Appeal: 12 June 2024 Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Press release: UK shows enduring commitment to Ukraine at G7 summit Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Press release: Quad Leaders statement on the situation in the Middle East: … Thursday, 06 June 2024
Press release: Joint leaders statement on Gaza: 6 June 2024 Thursday, 06 June 2024
Press release: Appointment of Suffragan Bishop of Woolwich: 6 June 2024 Thursday, 06 June 2024
Speech: Prime Minister's remarks for the 80th anniversary of D-Day Thursday, 06 June 2024
Press release: Joint leaders statement on Gaza: 6 June 2024 Wednesday, 05 June 2024
Press release: Quad Leaders statement on the situation in the Middle East: … Wednesday, 05 June 2024
Press release: PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 5 June 2024 Wednesday, 05 June 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 5 June 2024 Wednesday, 05 June 2024
Press release: Appointment of Dean of Lichfield: 5 June 2024 Wednesday, 05 June 2024
Press release: PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 5 June 2024 Tuesday, 04 June 2024
Press release: Appointment of Bishop of Exeter: 4 June 2024 Tuesday, 04 June 2024
Press release: G7 Leaders’ statement on Gaza: 3 June 2024 Monday, 03 June 2024
May 2024
Press release: State Opening of Parliament to take place on 17 July 2024 Thursday, 30 May 2024
Press release: PM statement on inflation: 22 May 2024 Wednesday, 22 May 2024
What does lower inflation mean for you? Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Press release: Appointment of Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Speech: PM remarks in Austria: 21 May 2024 Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Press release: Joint Statement between UK and Austria: 21 May 2024 Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Press release: AI technology to help cut cancer waiting lists Monday, 20 May 2024
PM meeting with Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer: 21 May 2024 Monday, 20 May 2024
Press release: Prime Minister announces new funding to stop the boats Monday, 20 May 2024
Speech: PM statement on the Infected Blood Inquiry: 20 May 2024 Monday, 20 May 2024
Speech: PM statement on the Infected Blood Inquiry: 20 May 2024 Sunday, 19 May 2024
Press release: Privy Council appointments: 17 May 2024 Friday, 17 May 2024
Policy paper: The Windsor Framework Friday, 17 May 2024
Press release: UK aid delivered to Gaza shore Thursday, 16 May 2024
Press release: Appointment of Bishop of Sodor and Man: 16 May 2024 Thursday, 16 May 2024
Press release: UK aid en route to temporary pier off Gaza Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Press release: Government unveils major package of farming and food sector … Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Press release: Appointment of Dean of Chichester: 14 May 2024 Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Policy paper: A blueprint to grow the UK fruit and vegetable sector Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Press release: Government unveils major package of farming and food sector … Monday, 13 May 2024
Press release: PM sets out blueprint to boost British fruit and vegetable s… Monday, 13 May 2024
Press release: PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Th… Monday, 13 May 2024
Speech: PM speech on security: 13 May 2024 Monday, 13 May 2024
Press release: PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Th… Sunday, 12 May 2024
Press release: PM sets out blueprint to boost British fruit and vegetable s… Sunday, 12 May 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Sili?a of Latvia: 10 May 2024 Friday, 10 May 2024
What does GDP growth mean for me? Friday, 10 May 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania: 10 May 2024 Thursday, 09 May 2024
AI Opportunity Forum holds penultimate meeting Thursday, 09 May 2024
Press release: Prime Minister to call on university leaders to protect Jewi… Wednesday, 08 May 2024
Press release: Vote of confidence in UK economy as British AI company Wayve… Monday, 06 May 2024
Press release: Appointment of the Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands: 1 May 2… Wednesday, 01 May 2024
April 2024
Press release: PM call with President Christodoulides of the Republic of Cy… Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 30 April 20… Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Speech: Prime Minister's keynote speech at the Society of Editors 25th Anni… Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius: 2… Monday, 29 April 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius: 2… Sunday, 28 April 2024
Press release: Ministerial Appointments: 25 April 2024 Thursday, 25 April 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 25 April 2024 Thursday, 25 April 2024
Speech: Prime Minister’s conference speech in Germany: 24 April 2024 Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Press release: PM announces ‘turning point’ in European security as UK set … Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Press release: PM meeting with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 24 April 2024 Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Press release: PM: UK and Germany open ‘new chapter’ in defence partnership Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Press release: PM announces ‘turning point’ in European security as UK set … Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Speech: Prime Minister’s defence speech in Warsaw: 23 April 2024 Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Press release: PM to announce largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine … Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Press release: PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 23 April 2024 Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Press release: Appointment of Dean of Lincoln: 23 April 2024 Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Press release: PM statement on Safety of Rwanda Bill: 23 April 2024 Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Press release: PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 23 April 2024 Monday, 22 April 2024
Press release: PM to announce largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine … Monday, 22 April 2024
Speech: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's statement on the plan to stop the boat… Monday, 22 April 2024
Press release: PM to announce largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine … Sunday, 21 April 2024
Press release: PM call with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 21 April 2024 Sunday, 21 April 2024
Press release: PM call with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 21 April 2024 Saturday, 20 April 2024
Press release: PM to overhaul benefits system and tackle Britain's "sick no… Friday, 19 April 2024
Speech: Prime Minister’s speech on welfare: 19 April 2024 Friday, 19 April 2024
Press release: Disability benefits system to be reviewed as PM outlines "mo… Friday, 19 April 2024
Speech: Prime Minister’s speech on welfare: 19 April 2024 Thursday, 18 April 2024
Press release: The UK and US sanction leading Iranian military figures and … Thursday, 18 April 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 16 April 20… Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Statement to Parliament: PM statement to the House of Commons on Iran’s att… Monday, 15 April 2024
Statement to Parliament: PM statement to the House of Commons on Iran’s att… Sunday, 14 April 2024
Press release: G7 statement on Iran's attack against Israel - 14 April 2024 Sunday, 14 April 2024
PM statement on Iranian regime’s reckless attack against Israel Saturday, 13 April 2024
PM statement on Iranian regime’s reckless attack against Israel Friday, 12 April 2024
Press release: Ministerial Appointments: 12 April 2024 Friday, 12 April 2024
Correspondence: Exchange of Letters between the Prime Minister and the Rt H… Friday, 12 April 2024
Press release: UK and Republic of Korea to build on legacy of Bletchley Par… Friday, 12 April 2024
Press release: Prime Minister and Veterans’ Minister announce ‘OP PROSPER’ … Thursday, 11 April 2024
Press release: PM call with Taoiseach Harris of Ireland: 10 April 2024 Wednesday, 10 April 2024
Press release: PM meeting with President Kagame of Rwanda: 9 April 2024 Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Press release: Appointment of the Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland: 9 Apri… Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Press release: PM call with President Macron of France: 8 April 2024 Monday, 08 April 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Orpo of Finland: 8 April 2024 Monday, 08 April 2024
PM statement on six-month anniversary of the October 7th attacks Saturday, 06 April 2024
PM statement on six-month anniversary of the October 7th attacks Friday, 05 April 2024
Press release: Prime Minister announces multi-million pound boost for grass… Thursday, 04 April 2024
PM statement on NATO's 75th anniversary Wednesday, 03 April 2024
Press release: Cash boost for households as historic National Living Wage i… Wednesday, 03 April 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 2 April 202… Tuesday, 02 April 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 2 April 202… Monday, 01 April 2024
March 2024
The Prime Minister's Easter message 2024 Sunday, 31 March 2024
The Prime Minister's Easter message 2024 Sunday, 31 March 2024
Transparency data: Honours and Appointments: March 2024 Thursday, 28 March 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Petr Fiala of the Czech Republic… Thursday, 28 March 2024
Press release: Ministerial Appointments: 26 March 2024 Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Correspondence: Letter from the Prime Minister to the Rt Hon James Heappey … Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Correspondence: Exchange of Letters between the Prime Minister and the Rt H… Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Press release: PM announces national endeavour to strengthen the UK's nucle… Sunday, 24 March 2024
Press release: PM announces national endeavour to strengthen the UK's nucle… Sunday, 24 March 2024
Press release: Appointment of Suffragan Bishop of Burnley: 22 March 2024 Friday, 22 March 2024
Press release: UK to host European Political Community meeting in July 2024… Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Speech: PM speech at Business Connect: 18 March 2024 Monday, 18 March 2024
Press release: Prime Minister to announce major reform package to boost app… Monday, 18 March 2024
Press release: Prime Minister to announce major reform package to boost app… Monday, 18 March 2024
Press release: Akshata Murty hosts Red Nose Day Lessons at 10 to inspire le… Friday, 15 March 2024
Press release: New powers to turn the North East into film and TV powerhous… Friday, 15 March 2024
Press release: Wrongful Post Office convictions to be quashed through landm… Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 12 March 2024 Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Speech: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's article in the Telegraph: 12 March 202… Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Press release: International Women's Day celebrated at Downing Street - 8 M… Monday, 11 March 2024
Press release: Appointment of the Lord High Commissioner to the General Ass… Sunday, 10 March 2024
Speech: PM address on extremism: 1 March 2024 Friday, 01 March 2024
Press release: Ministerial Appointments: 1 March 2024 Friday, 01 March 2024
February 2024
Speech: PM speech at the CST annual dinner: 28 February 2024 Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Local leaders to receive £4.7 billion to transform transport across the Nor… Monday, 26 February 2024
Press release: PM to host Cabinet meeting in Yorkshire and the Humber Sunday, 25 February 2024
Press release: G7 Leaders' Statement: 24 February 2024 Saturday, 24 February 2024
Press release: PM statement to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s inva… Friday, 23 February 2024
Press release: PM statement to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s inva… Friday, 23 February 2024
Press release: PM call with Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth: 22 F… Thursday, 22 February 2024
Press release: Prime Minister visits North Wales on Levelling Up tour: 22 F… Thursday, 22 February 2024
Press release: PM to announce major innovation boost for farmers feeding th… Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Speech: Prime Minister's speech to the NFU annual conference: 20 February 2… Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Press release: PM call with EU Commission President Von der Leyen: 18 Febru… Sunday, 18 February 2024
Press release: PM meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan: 15 F… Thursday, 15 February 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 15 February… Thursday, 15 February 2024
Press release: AI Opportunity Forum holds first meeting Thursday, 15 February 2024
Press release: PM meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan: 15 F… Thursday, 15 February 2024
Press release: PM meeting with 2024 Business Council Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Press release: Build on brownfield now, Gove tells underperforming councils Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Press release: Build on brownfield now, Gove tells underperforming councils Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Press release: Privy Council appointment: February 2024 Friday, 09 February 2024
Press release: Political Peerages 2024 Friday, 09 February 2024
Ministerial appointment: February 2024 Friday, 09 February 2024
Transparency data: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s schedule of taxable sources… Friday, 09 February 2024
Policy paper: UK Science and Technology Framework Friday, 09 February 2024
Press release: PM meeting with Taoiseach Varadkar of Ireland: 5 February 20… Monday, 05 February 2024
Press release: Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Shetland: 5 February 2024 Monday, 05 February 2024
Press release: PM call with New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon: 2 February 20… Saturday, 03 February 2024
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 2 February 2024 Friday, 02 February 2024
Press release: PM call with the Sultan of Oman: 1 February 2024 Thursday, 01 February 2024
Press release: PM call with the Sultan of Oman: 1 February 2024 Thursday, 01 February 2024
January 2024
Policy paper: The Prime Minister's Business Council 2024 Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Press release: 2024 Business Council launched Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Press release: PM call with Taoiseach Varadkar of Ireland: 30 January 2024 Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Policy paper: The Windsor Framework Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Press release: Disposable vapes banned to protect children's health Sunday, 28 January 2024
Press release: Business and tech heavyweights to boost productivity through… Thursday, 25 January 2024
Press release: Business and tech heavyweights to boost productivity through… Thursday, 25 January 2024
Press release: Joint statement on strikes against Houthi military targets: … Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Press release: PM meeting with the Prime Minister of Belgium: 23 January 20… Tuesday, 23 January 2024
Policy paper: Summary of the UK Government Legal Position: The legality of … Tuesday, 23 January 2024
PM call with President Biden: 22 January 2024 Monday, 22 January 2024
Press release: PM call with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 19 January 2024 Friday, 19 January 2024
Statement to Parliament: PM statement on defending the UK and its allies: 1… Monday, 15 January 2024
Press release: Appointment of Dean of Wells: 15 January 2024 Monday, 15 January 2024
Speech: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's address to the Ukrainian Parliament: 1… Friday, 12 January 2024
Speech: Prime Minister's remarks at joint press conference with President Z… Friday, 12 January 2024
Policy paper: UK-Ukraine Agreement on Security Co-operation Friday, 12 January 2024
Policy paper: Summary of the UK Government Legal Position: The legality of … Friday, 12 January 2024
Press release: PM in Kyiv: UK support will not falter Friday, 12 January 2024
Press release: Joint statement on strikes against Houthi military targets: … Friday, 12 January 2024
Press release: PM in Kyiv: UK support will not falter Friday, 12 January 2024
Press release: Joint statement on strikes against Houthi military targets: … Friday, 12 January 2024
Press release: PM call with President al-Sisi of Egypt: 11 January 2024 Thursday, 11 January 2024
Press release: PM call with President al-Sisi of Egypt: 11 January 2024 Thursday, 11 January 2024
Press release: Viet Nam Just Energy Transition Partnership: joint statement Tuesday, 09 January 2024
Press release: Joint statement condemning Houthi attacks against commercial… Sunday, 07 January 2024
Press release: Joint statement condemning Houthi attacks against commercial… Wednesday, 03 January 2024
Press release: Joint statement condemning Houthi attacks against commercial… Wednesday, 03 January 2024
Press release: PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 2 January 2024 Tuesday, 02 January 2024
Press release: PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 2 January 2024 Tuesday, 02 January 2024
Press release: PM's statement on the earthquakes in Japan: 1 January 2024 Monday, 01 January 2024
December 2023
Prime Minister's New Year's message: 31 December 2023 Saturday, 30 December 2023
Prime Minister's New Year's message: 31 December 2023 Saturday, 30 December 2023
Press release: Political Honours conferred: December 2023 Friday, 29 December 2023
Press release: Tariffs on electric vehicles avoided as UK and EU extend tra… Thursday, 21 December 2023
Press release: PM hosts final meeting of 2023 Business Council: Wednesday 2… Wednesday, 20 December 2023
UK bank holidays Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Press release: Appointment of Suffragan Bishop of Edmonton: 20 December 202… Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland: 19 Decemb… Tuesday, 19 December 2023
Press release: PM trilateral meeting with Italy and Albania: 16 December 20… Saturday, 16 December 2023
Press release: PM meeting with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 16 December … Saturday, 16 December 2023
Press release: PM meeting with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 16 December … Saturday, 16 December 2023
Press release: Appointment of a new Lord Justice of Appeal: 12 December 202… Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Press release: PM meeting with Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands: 7 D… Thursday, 07 December 2023
Speech: PM's remarks on illegal migration: 7 December 2023 Thursday, 07 December 2023
The Prime Minister's message for Chanukah 2023 Thursday, 07 December 2023
Ministerial appointments: December 2023 Thursday, 07 December 2023
Correspondence: Letter from the Prime Minister to the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick… Wednesday, 06 December 2023
Press release: G7 Leaders' Statement: 6 December 2023 Wednesday, 06 December 2023
Press release: Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire: 6 Decembe… Wednesday, 06 December 2023
Press release: PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 5 December … Tuesday, 05 December 2023
Speech: PM's speech on the economy: 20 November 2023 Monday, 04 December 2023
Ministerial appointments: November-December 2023 Friday, 01 December 2023
Speech: PM's National Statement at COP28: December 01 2023 Friday, 01 December 2023
Press release: PM meeting with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog: 01 December… Friday, 01 December 2023
Press release: PM meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi: 01 … Friday, 01 December 2023
Speech: PM speech at COP28 climate summit: 4 January 2023 Friday, 01 December 2023
Press release: Viet Nam Just Energy Transition Partnership: joint statement Friday, 01 December 2023
Press release: PM meeting with His Highness Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al … Friday, 01 December 2023
Press release: PM meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan: 01 D… Friday, 01 December 2023
Press release: PM to call for ‘era of action’ at COP28 climate summit Friday, 01 December 2023
Speech: PM speech at COP28 climate summit: 1 December 2023 Friday, 01 December 2023
Press release: PM meeting with His Highness Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al … Friday, 01 December 2023
Press release: PM to call for ‘era of action’ at COP28 climate summit Friday, 01 December 2023
November 2023
Press release: Countdown to Christmas kicked off in Downing Street Thursday, 30 November 2023
Prime Minister's words on the death of Henry Kissinger Thursday, 30 November 2023
The Prime Minister's message for Gurpurab 2023 Monday, 27 November 2023
Speech: Prime Minister's keynote speech at the Global Investment Summit: 27… Monday, 27 November 2023
Prime Minister unveils £29.5bn of investment at historic Global Investment … Monday, 27 November 2023
The Prime Minister's message for Gurpurab 2023 Monday, 27 November 2023
Prime Minister unveils £29.5bn of investment at historic Global Investment … Monday, 27 November 2023
Policy paper: UK-Republic of Korea strategic cyber partnership Thursday, 23 November 2023
Policy paper: The Downing Street Accord: A United Kingdom-Republic of Kore… Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Press release: PM meeting with President Yoon Suk-Yeol of the Republic of K… Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Press release: PM meeting with President Yoon Suk-Yeol of the Republic of K… Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Press release: UK and South Korea to agree new partnership to redefine and … Monday, 20 November 2023
Speech: PM’s remarks at the Food Security Summit: 20 November 2023 Monday, 20 November 2023
Press release: UK summit to boost food security through science and innovat… Monday, 20 November 2023
Speech: PM’s remarks at the Food Security Summit: 20 November 2023 Monday, 20 November 2023
Women in England to receive contraceptive pills at pharmacies Friday, 17 November 2023
Ministerial appointments: November 2023 Thursday, 16 November 2023
Speech: PM remarks on Supreme Court Judgement: 15 November 2023 Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Press release: PM call with President Paul Kagame of Rwanda: 15 November 20… Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Press release: PM statement on Supreme Court judgement: 15 November 2023 Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Ministerial appointments: November 2023 Tuesday, 14 November 2023
British Prime Ministers who returned to government Tuesday, 14 November 2023