Press Releases

UK International Development Minister Lynne Featherstone visits Ntarama Genocide Memorial Site

Lynne Featherstone laid a wreath at the Ntarama Memorial Site to commemorate the genocide as part of a three day visit to Rwanda.

Minister reinforces importance of apprenticeship reforms

Matthew Hancock speaks at the annual Association of Education Learning Providers conference about the importance of apprenticeship reforms.

David Cameron's phone call with Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia

The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia about the ongoing search for Gareth Huntley.

A fishy taster session

Scores of keen anglers from across Shropshire took part in an exciting fish scale sampling event on Sunday 1 June.

Permanent Secretary for Northern Ireland Office: Jonathan Stephens

Sir Jonathan Stephens has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary for the Northern Ireland Office (NIO).

Groundwater flooding exhibition to be staged in South West

A joint exhibition aimed at people and communities who have been affected by groundwater flooding is being staged by the Environment Agency together with Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire Councils.

New report into body image during pregnancy and after birth

Jenny Willott: “Women should focus on the joys of being a mother not losing weight.”

Grayling: law must protect everyday heroes

Good Samaritans and community heroes will have the law on their side in future, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced today.

Ofsted reports to Staffordshire Council after focused inspections

Ofsted has written to Staffordshire County Council following focused inspections of 18 Staffordshire primary schools in March 2014.