Press Releases

Joint Statement of the Sixth UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group

Further steps on important UK-Kuwait cooperation for the next six months agreed at the latest Joint Steering Group meeting on 9-10 June.

Foreign Office Minister condemns Luxor terrorist attack

Minister for North Africa Tobias Ellwood comments on this morning’s terrorist attack in Luxor, Egypt which has left five people injured.

Government to begin selling remaining Royal Mail shareholding

The government has today (10 June 2015) begun the process of selling part of its remaining shareholding in Royal Mail plc.

Redundancy consultation outcomes to be improved

Call for evidence seeking views on how to improve consultation and information sharing between employers and employees when a company is faced with insolvency.

Joint Communique on Libya

The Governments of China, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, the UK, the USA, and the European Union issued a Joint Communique on Libya.

Lincolnshire leads the way in innovation with exciting new 3D technology which tells farmers when crops are ripe for harvesting

Farming Minister praises innovative technology across the farming industry

Cefas reports significant science impact for customers and continued financial strength

Cefas annual report and accounts 2014-15 published.

Fish thriving in Bardney refuges

Improvements to Bardney Moorings are proving a big attraction for fish on the Witham – making the river’s environment even better.

A&E waiting times in Gloucestershire under investigation

Monitor has opened an investigation into Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to find out why patients have been waiting too long to be seen in its A&E department.

1,000 new homes for private rent in London

Three multi-million pound deals will provide over 1,000 new homes specifically for private rent in London.

PM announces Migration Advisory Committee will consider new measures to reduce demand for migrant labour

David Cameron announces that the Migration Advisory Committee will consider new measures to reduce demand for migrant labour.

One month to go 'til the launch of the 2015 Our Big Gig!

Young people and community groups have been working to bring their communities together to celebrate local musical talent.

Land Integrated Survivability Technology Exploitation Network

A network of experts in the field of land integrated survivability is being developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to improve infection control after regulator takes action

Monitor is stepping up its regulatory action at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust following a rise in the number of patients picking up infections in hospital.