Press Releases

Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood comments on delivery of aid to Madaya

Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood has commented on the long-overdue delivery of aid to civilians in Madaya.

Prime minister to announce new generation of mentors to help struggling teens

David Cameron will announce a new generation of high-flying mentors to help struggling teens improve their life chances.

Deadline extended for charity flood cash

Charities given extra time to apply for funds raised for flood-hit communities to be matched by the government.

Ladbrokes/Coral merger fast-tracked to phase 2 investigation

The CMA has today referred the proposed merger between Ladbrokes and Coral for an in-depth phase 2 investigation.

300-year old fireplace fixtures at risk of leaving UK

Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on the silver andirons to provide an opportunity to save them for the nation.

Lin Homer to step down as HMRC CEO in April

Lin Homer has announced today that she is to leave HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in April, after more than four years as Chief Executive and Permanent Secretary and a public service career spanning 36 years.

RAIB report 01/2016: Derailment at Washwood Heath West Junction

RAIB has released its report into a derailment at Washwood Heath West Junction, Birmingham, 23 March 2015.

Re-inspection of East Sussex school improvement support

This inspection took place to find out if education standards have improved since the previous inspection in July 2014.

Prime Minister pledges a revolution in mental health treatment

The Prime Minister will announce almost a billion pounds of investment to enhance mental health services across the country.