Press Releases

Almost 2 million fish released into England’s rivers

Record-breaking results for Environment Agency’s fish breeding farm

UK/Azerbaijan foreign policy dialogue

The Minister for Europe, David Lidington, and the Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Khalaf Khalafov, met in London on 11th February for the first UK/Azerbaijan foreign policy dialogue.

Limited powers returned to Rotherham council

Responsibility for the running of a limited number of services will return to Rotherham council.

Ofsted celebrates exceptional school leaders

Sir Michael Wilshaw has written to 3 headteachers who have shown exceptional leadership by supporting other schools to improve.

Foreign Secretary meets Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin to discuss reform, UNSC and anti-corruption.

Export Hub tour aims to boost Welsh trade overseas

Welsh businesses set to get more help to sell overseas as UKTI's ‘exports roadshow’ rolls into Wales.

Online review sites commit to improve practices

Five online review sites have committed to improvements that will give people a more complete picture when making buying decisions.

Digital heavyweights to advise government

Government announces a new advisory board to shape government digital services.

Baroness Anelay visits Nigeria

Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay visited Nigeria to hold discussions on the protection of civilians in the fight against Boko Haram

Boosting productivity in rural areas

A new Rural Planning Review will look to reduce regulatory burdens in support of new homes, jobs and innovation.

Norfolk farmers blazing a trail in farming innovation

Farming Minister George Eustice praises the innovation of the Norfolk farming industry

Appointment of interim Chief Executive for the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

Professor Melanie Welham has been appointed as interim Chief Executive of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

Business Secretary scrums down with England rugby supplier

Business Secretary Sajid Javid visits the world’s largest manufacturer of mouthguards and official supplier to the England rugby team.

NHS Improvement to set out its vision for providers in 2020

NHS Improvement will set out its vision for providers and the support it plans to offer the health service.

Universities told to reach out to students from poorest neighbourhoods under new guidance

The government has issued new guidance calling for universities to work more closely with schools in poorer neighbourhoods.

Alun Cairns calls on Welsh businesses to step up to ambitious exporting challenge

Wales Office Minister highlights success of Gower businesses in overseas markets ahead of 'exports roadshow'

Change of British High Commissioner to Zambia

Mr Fergus Cochrane-Dyet OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia