Press Releases

YJB response to inspection of the public protection and safeguarding incidents process

HMI Probation report looks at how and when youth offending teams (YOT) report safeguarding and public protection incidents.

UKCES welcomes new London Councils careers report

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) today welcomed the publication of a new report on careers for young people in the capital by London Councils and the London Enterprise Panel.

Business Secretary outlines next steps for Green Investment Bank

Business Secretary confirms that the government will proceed with plans to bring private capital into the Green Investment Bank (GIB).

Independent Chief Inspector publishes inspection plan for 2015 to 2016

The Independent Chief Inspector for Borders and Immigration has published his inspection plan.

UK to step up training of Ukrainian armed forces

At today's NATO Ministerial meeting in Brussels, the Defence Secretary announced the UK will step up its programme of training the Ukrainian armed forces.

New study into UK productivity welcomed by UKCES

A new study by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) examining the ways in which the UK can tackle the 'productivity puzzle' has been welcomed by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).

PM announces new taskforce to transform child protection

Child Protection Taskforce announced to help protect the most vulnerable children in our society and give them the opportunity to succeed.

Rise in Welsh jobless becoming their own boss

Stephen Crabb: New Enterprise Allowance scheme is transforming lives across Wales

Welsh Secretary: Time has come for National Assembly to become a Parliament

Stephen Crabb: "The people of Wales are desperate for their politics to move on from devolution and powers to delivery and real change.”

Waiting times set to improve for Somerset hospital but finances worsen

Patients at Musgrove Park Hospital can expect to be treated more quickly, following an investigation by Monitor.

Broadband boost for 1,126 Welsh businesses

More businesses encouraged to apply while funds last

Northern powerhouse leads the way in business start-ups

Nearly 70,000 new businesses set up across the UK by go-getting benefit claimants.

Report 07/2015 Accident involving a train driver at Sutton Weaver

RAIB has released its report into a train driver receiving a severe electric shock at Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, 23 September 2014.

Environment Agency clampdown on illegal fishing

Anglers reminded to have up-to-date rod licences