Press Releases

Justice minister opens first Halfords Training Academy for female prisoners

Minister Lee opened the academy which will help prisoners get the skills they need to turn their backs on crime.

Justice minister opens Timpson’s training academy for female prisoners

Minister Gyimah opened a Max Spielmann Academy at HMP Downview to help offenders get the skills they need to turn their backs on crime.

CMA clears VTech/LeapFrog merger

The CMA has formally cleared the merger of children’s toymakers VTech and LeapFrog.

Flooding possible along the east coast, Environment Agency warns

People on the east coast warned to be prepared for large waves and possible flooding

Lord Chancellor welcomes historic promotion of talent for new silks

More female and black and minority ethnic candidates have been appointed Queen’s Counsel than ever before.

Foreign Secretary and Minister for Europe to attend Cypriot-led talks in Geneva

Boris Johnson and Sir Alan Duncan will attend Cyprus settlement talks to offer UK support for the ongoing negotiations.

Second Voluntary & Community sector round-table

Kris Hopkins MP chaired the event, which was hosted by Stepping Stones NI.

Essential safety work will start on the A38 in the Glynn Valley next week

A four-month programme of work which will improve safety at Lower Lodge starts next week on Monday, January 16.

Competition launches to find UK City of Culture 2021

A nationwide competition to find the next UK City of Culture was launched today by Minister of State for Digital and Culture Matt Hancock.