Press Releases

Bogus claims to be thrown out as government steps up insurance fraud crackdown

Honest motorists will benefit from a major new government crackdown on insurance fraud with new measures announced by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.

Apply now for cash to promote and inform on EU agricultural produce

Trade organisations representing UK agricultural sectors have a fresh chance to apply to the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) for EU funding towards promotion and information programmes for agricultural products.

Parents to be given key information on schools' performance

DfE launches a consultation on new plans to provide parents with easier-to-understand information about their child’s school.

New powers to tackle serious and organised crime announced

Serious Crime Bill published by the Home Office today

New tough sentences for possessing ‘paedophile manuals’

People caught with documents that contain practical advice on how to commit sexual offences against children will face tough sentences.

Damian Green: child cruelty law to be updated

Children will be better protected under new plans to update child cruelty law, Justice Minister Damian Green announced today.

Work starts to ease congestion at two key traffic islands in Shrewsbury

Work begins next Monday (9 June) to ease congestion and improve safety at Preston Boats and Emstrey Islands on the A5 in Shrewsbury.

160,000 children set to benefit from talented primary school leaders

David Laws announces £7.4 million to help develop primary school leaders of the future.

UK government funding for Dundee to London Stansted air link

Department for Transport signs first public service obligation to protect Dundee Airport to London Stansted Airport route.

Ofsted reports to North Somerset Council following inspections

Following inspections of 17 North Somerset schools between March and April 2014, Ofsted writes to North Somerset Council with its findings.