Press Releases

Sharm el-Sheikh: Flights to the UK from Egypt resume

The government has agreed a new package of airport security measures with Egypt and airlines are now cleared to fly British nationals home.

Statement on Kosovo’s Membership of UNESCO

UK, US and German Ambassadors to UNESCO support Kosovo's membership of UNESCO.

Statement by Members of the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL

The Small Group of the Global Coalition to counter ISIL met in Brussels on 4 November.

PM call with President Putin: 5 November 2015

David Cameron spoke to President Putin on November 5 to discuss the suspension of UK flights in and out of Sharm el-Sheikh

Government delivers confidence boost for dairy farmers

National project on accuracy of milk measurement: Summary of results and further action.

MHRA seize huge haul of potentially dangerous slimming pills

Enforcement officers from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have seized 23,000 doses of potentially dangerous slimming pills, with an estimated value of £30,000, during a raid on an address in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

Flood plans and warning sirens put to the test in Calderdale

Flood sirens to be tested in Calderdale.

Improved flood warning service for Kirklees and Leeds

We've updated our warning for Batley Beck and Wyke Beck and others.

Benefit fraud and error at record low

Fraud and error in the benefit system has dropped to the lowest level ever, falling by £350 million last year.

Businesses urged to check their flood risk

A major food company which was devastated by flooding is calling on other businesses to take action to prepare for severe weather.

NIBSC Ebola reference reagents endorsed as global standards by WHO

The Ebola reference reagents produced by NIBSC and endorsed by the WHO Expert Committee on Biological Standardisation can now be used in laboratory tests by the scientific community.

Technical and professional education revolution continues

New system with clearer routes to the world of work will ensure young people get the skills employers are looking for in our modern economy.

Inside track on how Scottish business can bid for £10bn HS2 contracts

Opportunity for Scottish businesses large and small to compete for over £10bn worth of contracts on offer with the HS2 project.

CMA clears water merger

The CMA has today cleared the purchase of Bournemouth Water by South West Water.