Press Releases

UK wine industry pledges 10-fold increase in exports

The UK wine industry celebrates a corker 2015 with a pledge for a tenfold increase in exports by 2020.

£200m roadbuilding investment on course to deliver Central Bedfordshire economic boost

Roadbuilding schemes worth £200million which will unlock economic growth by connecting new businesses and up to 7,000 new homes, are on course to be delivered on time and on budget.

Pair to retire after almost a century of service

With more than 90 years of service between them, this veteran pair are finally bidding farewell to the Environment Agency.

Government drive to help more children become confident readers

Schools Minister announces a series of ‘phonics roadshows’ to help schools share best practice.

Businesses address weak links in supply chain to boost productivity

Large employers can boost their productivity by improving management and leadership skills across their supply chain, according to a new report launched today by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).

Gloucestershire Hospitals to improve waiting times in A&E

Monitor has opened an investigation at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust because of concerns patients are waiting too long in A&E.

Government going further to cut red tape by £10 billion

Business Secretary unveils measures that will help deliver the government’s commitment to cut a further £10 billion of red tape.

Mr Lidington meets Archbishop Gallagher

Mr Lidington met Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States, yesterday (2nd March)

Iconic Oval Cricket Gasholder Listed

An iconic Victorian gasholder that has been the backdrop to test cricket at The Oval for more than 130 years has received Grade II listing from Heritage Minister David Evennett.

Private investors sought to boost investment into green energy projects

The process to transfer the Green Investment Bank (GIB) to private ownership will begin today (3 March 2016).