Press Releases

Kids Company: statement

A government spokesperson made a statement regarding Kids Company.

Work begins on flood alleviation schemes in Louth and Horncastle

Construction on long-awaited flood alleviation schemes in Louth and Horncastle is set to start this month.

HMRC takes next step towards creating a digital future for taxpayers

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today announced that it will bring some existing IT services under its direct control, while it continues to plan the transition to a new IT delivery model following the ending of the Aspire contract in 2017.

CMA welcomes the sale of cement and GGBS plants

The CMA has welcomed the sale of plants by Lafarge Tarmac and Hanson.

New protections for sea bass

New commercial and recreational fishing restrictions for bass to come into effect.

Britain steps up support for Burma's floods

Britain is providing vital funding and aid supplies for Burma in the wake of the floods.

HMRC wins £45m in second Abbey National avoidance case

HMRC has won another major tax avoidance case against Abbey National Treasury Services PLC (ANTS), protecting more than £85 million for UK taxpayers.

Safe haven created for native species on Leeds stream

Natural techniques have been used to create crayfish habitat.

CMA consults on renewing public transport ticketing block exemption

The CMA is consulting on whether a block exemption from UK competition law for multi-operator ticketing arrangements should be renewed.

Hen harrier breeding season set to be most successful for 5 years

Figures from the 2015 hen harrier breeding season show it is on track to be the most successful year since 2010.

CMA confirms fine as it completes eye surgeons investigation

The CMA has today issued an infringement decision following its competition investigation into Consultant Eye Surgeons Partnership (CESP) Ltd.

First fine issued against rogue claims management company

A firm responsible for bombarding people with millions of nuisance calls has become the first to be fined under new claims management regulation powers.

Local areas get their say on Sunday trading

The government has today launched a consultation on plans to give local areas the power to allow large shops to open for longer on Sundays.