Press Releases

PM phone call with Italian Prime Minister: 8 February 2016

David Cameron briefly spoke to the Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, this afternoon on the Supporting Syria conference and EU reform.

Greg Clark confirms historic 4-year settlement for local government

Historic settlement for town halls - councils to have greater financial freedom - funding adult social care a key priority.

Brothers sentenced for the illegal sale of medicines

Two brothers were today sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court for the illegal importation and sale of unlicensed erectile dysfunction drugs.

North Korea Ambassador summoned over missile technology launch

Hugo Swire today summoned the North Korean Ambassador following a launch using ballistic missile technology on 7 February.

Taxman seizes more than £2 billion from tax avoidance scheme users

Over £2 billion has been collected from users of tax avoidance schemes as a result of new government measures to collect disputed tax upfront.

People asked to stay safe as strong winds and large waves hit the southern coast

The impacts of Storm Imogen are expected to continue over southern parts of England.

CMA merger team looks for new recruits

The CMA is on the lookout for talented individuals to join its merger team by recruiting for Principal Case Officer and Case Officer roles.

Environment Agency's Chief Executive visits Lincolnshire

Sir James Bevan's visit focused on coastal flood risk management

Village channel clearance reduces flood risk

The Environment Agency has joined forces with The Skill Mill to reduce the risk of flooding in a Northumberland village

Precautionary recall - six batches of St John’s Wort Tablets

Six batches of St John’s Wort Tablets containing 91,800 packs are being recalled today as a precaution because of product contamination.

Yorkshire’s financial services to be promoted worldwide

The growing financial services sector in Yorkshire is to be promoted as the next ideal investment destination to foreign firms.

New toolkit supports better understanding of the risks of valproate and pregnancy

A toolkit to ensure female patients are better informed about the risks of taking valproate medicines during pregnancy has been launched.

Prime Minister outlines plan for reform of prisons

The PM announces reform to the prison system including six new 'reform prisons' to be created this year and changes to the prison education system.

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Holy See: Sally Axworthy

Mrs Sally Axworthy MBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Holy See in succession to Mr Nigel Baker OBE MVO.