Press Releases

Foreign Secretary visits Afghanistan

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond underlined the UK’s long-term commitment to Afghanistan and support for the National Unity Government

PM meeting with Turkish Prime Minister: 7 March 2016

The PM held a meeting with Chancellor Merkel, President Hollande, Prime Minister Renzi and Prime Minister Davutoglu in the margins of the EU-Turkey Summit.

Man charged in CMA criminal cartel investigation

A man appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court today to face a charge under section 188 of the Enterprise Act 2002, the criminal cartel offence.

Community Rights hit a landmark 5,000 uses

5,000 uses of community rights, including over 3,000 buildings, green spaces and other much loved local assets protected.

Annual beach recycling underway in Norfolk (2016)

Environment Agency contractors start work on 7 March 2016 maintaining the shingle embankment and beach between Snettisham and Hunstanton.

River obstruction to be removed in Knaresborough to reduce flood risk

Environment Agency to remove timber and other floating debris

Fairer school funding plan revealed

Plans for a national funding formula to ensure every school will have funding matched to need, to give every child an excellent education.

Constable of the Tower of London: General Sir Nicholas Houghton

The Queen has approved the appointment of General Sir Nicholas Houghton as the next Constable of the Tower of London.

PM announces UK deployment for NATO mission in Aegean Sea to tackle migrant crisis

The Prime Minister has announced that naval ship Mounts Bay will support the international response to the migrant crisis in the Aegean Sea.

Ajax vehicle brings Merthyr factory back to life

Inauguration of specialist engineering hub for next generation of British Army armoured vehicles