Press Releases

Summit to tackle impact of global steel challenges

In recognition of the challenges currently facing the global steel industry the government is holding a top-level summit.

Foreign Secretary meets Hong Kong Chief Executive in London

The Foreign Secretary discussed cooperation on global health, finance and education with Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung, during his first official visit to the UK.

CMA presses on with remedies removal

The CMA is continuing its drive to ensure that its remedies do not stay in place longer than needed.

Government to make price comparisons easier for supermarket shoppers

The government is to look into ways supermarket price comparisons can be made simpler for shoppers.

Academic standards continue to rise under the academies programme

Provisional school-level results published for the first time to help parents make secondary school choices.

CMA advises schools and suppliers over uniform prices

The CMA has written to head teachers, governing boards and suppliers urging them to make school uniforms available at the best prices possible.

Record £570k fine issued against claims firm

A company which used high pressure tactics to get hundreds of customers to make PPI claims has been fined more than half a million pounds by the Claims Management Regulator (CMR).

Extension to Oyster Herpesvirus confirmed designation in Kent

Oyster Herpesvirus has been confirmed in wild Pacific oysters on the north east coast of Kent.