Press Releases

Tameside General Hospital taken out of special measures after significant improvement

Patients in Tameside and Glossop are benefitting from significant improvements at their local hospital following action taken by Monitor.

PM's Extremism Taskforce: tackling extremism in universities and colleges top of the agenda

A new duty to stop extremists radicalising students on campuses is scheduled to come into force by 21 September 2015.

Village tree works ensure free-flowing river

Clearance works at Corbridge reduce flood risk

Rare seabird makes a comeback in West Country

Thanks to two seabird conservation projects, the rare storm petrel has this year made a comeback in the West Country, breeding at new locations on the Isles of Scilly and for a second year on Lundy.

More work needed to make the NHS’ commitment to choice a reality for all patients, survey suggests

A survey published today indicates that more needs to be done to promote patient choice across the NHS.

FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood statement on violent clashes at Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount

Minister for the Middle East deeply concerned by clashes in Jerusalem which have resulted in a number of injuries.

CMA clears Surrey hospitals merger

The CMA has formally cleared the proposed merger between 2 hospital trusts, following an in-depth investigation.

Independent review into how the BBC is governed and regulated

As part of the ongoing review of the BBC’s Royal Charter, Sir David Clementi is to look at how the BBC is governed and regulated.

Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme: ground investigation work begins

Ground investigations to determine the design and route of Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme’s proposed flood relief channel began this week.

Now’s the time to check your oil tank

It feels like autumn is already here and many households will soon be getting oil delivered ready for winter.

Ministers pave way for major Croydon revamp

Compulsory purchase order for the Whitgift Shopping Centre confirmed.

UK welcomes UN High Commissioner for Human Rights report on Sri Lanka

Hugo Swire welcomed the publication of the report from the investigation on Sri Lanka by the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR).

Employment market buoyant as Wales sees fastest return to work in UK

Employment is up again in Wales as growing numbers of people profit from a strengthening economy right across the country.

Employment boost: 400,000 more people in work means greater security for working people

There are over 400,000 more people in work than a year ago, and a record number of people working in the private sector.

Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in Northumberland

Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease has been confirmed in carp (Cyprinus carpio) at Thornbrough Pond, Corbridge, Northumberland

CMA closes hotel online booking investigation

The CMA today announced that it has closed an investigation into suspected breaches of competition law in the hotel online booking sector.