Press Releases

Foreign Secretary welcomes arrival of aid to Syria

Philip Hammond reiterates urgent need for cessation of hostilities and political transition

3km of Old Bedford River being desilted

The Environment Agency is removing accumulated silts and sediments from Old Bedford River at Salter’s Lode, Norfolk to reduce flood risk.

Repair work to start on Frankwell flood defence in Shrewsbury

On Monday 22 February, the Environment Agency will begin repair work on a section of the Frankwell flood defence scheme in Shrewsbury.

Government committed to product safety

The government is calling on businesses to join a steering group and work to improve product safety recalls in order to protect consumers.

Brandon Lewis: We are turning around the housing market

New figures show a turn around in more than a decade-long decline in home ownership.

Fast track applications to speed up planning process and boost housebuilding

Councils will compete to process planning applications and be able to offer fast track application services under new proposals.

Stephen Crabb: “Let’s get Wales on the runway and show the world what we have to offer”

Welsh Secretary sets his goal for Welsh fashion ahead of London Fashion Week