Press Releases

Britain’s best markets announced

Britain’s best markets are named at an awards ceremony at Birmingham City Council House.

Stephen Crabb marks contribution of Wales' surviving servicemen of Normandy Landings

Légion d’honneur awarded to 12 veterans from Wales

PM announces further boost for UK oil and gas industry

Visiting Aberdeen today, the Prime Minister has reaffirmed the UK Government’s ongoing commitment to the UK’s oil and gas industry.

Monitor to strengthen its foundation trust assessment process

Following an independent review, Monitor will tighten up its internal processes for granting foundation trust status to NHS trusts.

Environment Agency warns of flood risk continuing into weekend

Communities in the north and south west of England and the Severn Valley should remain vigilant to the risk of further flooding.

‘Wales and Europe in an uncertain world’

Stephen Crabb gives speech on Wales’s place in a reformed European Union

Flood drop-in sessions organised for flood hit areas of York

Experts on hand to discuss flood risk.

Radical shake-up of power puts communities in control

New laws pave the way for the most radical decentralisation of power in generations.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch has a new Chief

Simon French has been appointed as the new Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents.

Government scheme proves to be the business for job-seeking entrepreneurs

The majority of entrepreneurial jobseekers who became their own boss thanks to a government scheme are still in business, more than a year after launching their start-up.

Springs Road, Misson - environmental permit consultation

IGas apply for environmental permits for Springs Road site - Public consultation open until 8 March

Museji Ahmed Takolia CBE appointed as the new Chair of The Pensions Advisory Service

Museji Ahmed Takolia CBE has been appointed Chair of The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS).

PM announces support package to boost tourism across flood-hit north

Prime Minister David Cameron announced funding to repair infrastructure damaged by floods and a campaign to promote tourism in the north.

Statements of objections issued to fridge and bathroom suppliers

The CMA today alleged that a manufacturer of bathroom fittings and a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration products breached competition law.

First annual Compliance Report published by the Single Source Regulations Office

The regulator for single source UK defence contracts has today published its first annual Compliance Report.

UK government confirms £250 million City Deal for Aberdeen

A major new injection of cash into north-east Scotland’s economy will be confirmed today as the government signs a new City Deal for Aberdeen.