Press Releases

Online criminals set to face tougher penalties for copyright theft

Government launches consultation on plans to increase the maximum sentence for commercial-scale online copyright infringement.

Minister for Africa condemns Boko Haram attacks

Grant Shapps condemns appalling attacks in Borno, Nigeria, which have killed over 100 during the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr.

Eel-y good information gathered in surveys

Work ongoing to halt the decline in eel populations

Fish stocks boost for the River Dearne

3,000 young barbel released by the Environment Agency

Rendering merger faces in-depth investigation unless undertakings offered

Linergy’s acquisition of Ulster Farm By-Products will be referred for an in-depth phase 2 investigation unless acceptable undertakings are offered.

Non-judicial member appointment to the sentencing council

The Lord Chancellor today announced the appointment of Mark Castle as the new non-judicial member of the Sentencing Council.

Landowners warned: Don’t get stung by illegal waste operations

Illegally dumped waste can lead to huge clean-up costs

First Annual Report and Accounts published by the Single Source Regulations Office

The new regulator of the procurement of ‘single source’ military equipment and services has published its first Annual Report and Accounts.

Rare fish returns to South Yorkshire

Sea lamprey found in River Don

Steve Allen to lead HS2 finance team

New Chief Financial Officer appointed.

Eid message from Baroness Williams

Baroness Williams of Trafford, who is responsible for integration and faith, wishes Muslims a happy and blessed Eid.

The Parole Board for England and Wales Annual Report 2014 to 2015

The Parole Board for England and Wales has published its Annual Report for 2014 to 2015.

More visitors to Wales in 2014 as UK enjoys a record tourism year

Government announces new plan to drive tourists beyond London

CMA consults on possibilities for greater competition in passenger rail

The CMA has published a document consulting on the possibilities for greater competition between train operators in GB’s passenger rail services.

Eid message from International Development Secretary Justine Greening

Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening wishes Eid Mubarak to Muslims in Britain and across the world.

Eid message from International Development Minister Desmond Swayne

Minister of State for International Development Desmond Swayne wishes Eid Mubarak to Muslims in Britain and across the world.

Regulator to investigate A&E and finances at South West London Foundation trust

Monitor has opened an investigation on behalf of patients into A&E waiting times and the financial sustainability of Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

PHE urges parents to cut sugary drinks from children’s diets

Public Health England (PHE) follow recommendations of independent carbohydrates and health report, including halving sugar consumption.

Transforming the education landscape in the South West through middle leaders

Ofsted has held a series of events across each of the 16 local authority areas in the South West to highlight the importance of middle leaders in improving education standards in the region.

PM call with King Salman of Saudi Arabia: 16 July 2015

Prime Minister David Cameron spoke with His Majesty King Salman of Saudi Arabia yesterday.

Foreign Secretary statement on the one year anniversary of MH17

The Foreign Secretary has remembered the 298 people who died when MH17 crashed, calling for justice to be done and those responsible to be prosecuted.