Press Releases

Appointment of new leadership team at Heart of England approved

Monitor has confirmed the appointment of a new leadership team at the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust

Work to strengthen River Bain banks continues - maintenance will help reduce flood risk

The Environment Agency has strengthened a 200-metre stretch of embankment on the River Bain near Conningsby as part of its ongoing maintenance programme to reduce flood risk.

UK businesses given boost to break into Chinese retail market

Access to China’s growing market of more than 650 million internet users is to be widened to British firms.

Appeal for information following illegal fishing in London

The Environment Agency is appealing for information following a serious illegal fishing offence at Teddington Weir in Richmond.

Government and Tata steel to provide support to Scunthorpe steel workers and local economy

A £9 million support package for the local economy and employees affected by job losses at the Scunthorpe steelworks has been announced.

Thank you for 5 glorious years on the River Thames

It’s been 5 years since the Environment Agency started recruiting volunteer lock keepers to help keep boating on the Thames running smoothly.

Lakes and Dales decisions create largest area of English National Park land

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss announces the decision to extend the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.

Sports Minister Tracey Crouch supports British Gymnasts' Rio Push

UK Sport invest £1 million of public money to help Glasgow stage World Championships - forecast to deliver £5 million for the local economy