Press Releases

MPs to debate proposals for fair votes for English laws

The government has tabled updated proposals for English votes for English laws ahead of a House of Commons debate and vote later today.

New plans to make switching suppliers easier for consumers

New ‘Switching Principles’ set out what consumers should expect from providers when they switch.

Too many apprenticeships not meeting the needs of young people, employers or the economy

A new Ofsted report finds that not enough apprenticeships are providing advanced, professional skills in the sectors that need them most.

Women on top as skills gap widens

Women will become increasingly highly-qualified over the next few years, with the gender gap widening as men lag behind, according to a report published today.

Alibaba and China Britain Business Council collaborate to remove counterfeit goods

China Britain Business Council and Alibaba agreement has resulted in the removal of £8 million worth of counterfeit versions of UK products.

Boost for global health as UK and China agree £2 billion of healthcare trade and investment deals

Chinese and UK companies, universities and organisations have signed more than £2 billion of healthcare trade deals and collaborations.

Hinkley Point C to power six million UK homes

EDF and its Chinese partner China General Nuclear Corporation (CGN) have committed to Hinkley Point C during this week’s China State Visit

Foreign Secretary statement on Libya

Philip Hammond expresses disappointment that the Libyan House of Representatives failed to take a decision on the Libyan Political Agreement

UK and China join forces to boost creative and technology industries

A £325 million suite of creative and technology partnerships between the UK and China are announced during President Xi Jinping State Visit.

Report 18/2015: Arcing and fire at Windsor & Eton Riverside

RAIB has released its report into an accident involving electrical arcing and fire under a train near Windsor & Eton Riverside, 30 January 2015.

September 2015 Transaction Data

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that Land Registry completed in September 2015.

New video shows the devastating impact of forced marriage

The Forced Marriage Unit has released a new film to demonstrate the devastating impact of forced marriage on victims and their families.

Have your say on measures to transform failing schools

We’re launching a consultation on proposals to allow the government to intervene quickly in failing schools.

Workie says: ‘Don’t ignore the Workplace Pension’

A new character hits TV screens as a bold new multi-million pound campaign aimed at smaller employers and their employees is launched.