Press Releases

Minister: MPs must help 'open doors' for disabled jobseekers

The Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson, calls on politicians to help more disabled jobseekers into work.

PM and Chinese President's visit to the Northern Powerhouse unlocks investment

David Cameron announces that the north of England will forge new partnerships with China and unlock the potential of the Northern Powerhouse.

New National Minimum Wage offenders named and shamed, October 2015

Employers who have failed to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage have been named and shamed.

Prime Minister and Chinese President hold bilateral talks at Chequers

David Cameron and President Xi held talks at Chequers during the China State Visit on topics including ISIL, Ukraine and security in Asia.

Huge haul of unlicensed erectile dysfunction medicines seized

Nearly £1 million worth of unlicensed erectile dysfunction medicines were seized from an address in Slough and a man has been arrested.

Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust taken out of special measures after improvement

Regulator takes Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust out of special measures in recognition of its improvements.

New evidence review of measures to reduce sugar consumption

An evidence review of a broad range of measures to reduce the nation’s excessive sugar consumption has been published today by PHE.

Environment Agency warns maize harvesting can result in run-off and pollution

Autumn harvesting using heavy machinery can often lead to soil compaction, with little time for remedial action before the winter sets in.

Solar boost to release Africa’s untapped energy potential

The Energy Africa campaign will help to accelerate the expansion of the household solar market across the continent.

Billions of pounds in UK-China business deals agreed at business summit

Billions of pounds in business deals have been signed at the UK-China Business Summit at Mansion House.

UK aerospace innovations take flight with £47 million fund

The winners of 'Building UK’s leadership in aerospace technology' competition are announced.

Charity Commission updates guidance for fee-charging educational charities

Charity regulator makes small change to guidance for fee-charging educational charities.

UK tax gap falls to 6.4%

The tax gap for 2013 to 2014 was 6.4% of tax due, continuing a long-term downward trend, reflecting that HMRC's approach is delivering steady and sustained progress.

CMA proposes better deal for bank customers

Banks must address long-term problems and make it easier for customers to take charge of their accounts, the CMA stated today.

Industry leaders are working together to raise the bar on skills in the offsite construction sector

Employers in the offsite construction sector have signalled the importance of working together to recognise and address skills gaps if they are to capitalise on the growth opportunities available to the sector.