Press Releases

PM calls with European leaders: 28 March 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May spoke with the German Chancellor, the European Council President, and the European Commission President.

Return of full democratic accountability to Tower Hamlets confirmed

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed that all powers will be returned to Tower Hamlets council.

Improvements for drivers on M1 in East Midlands

More reliable journeys for motorists using the M1 in the East Midlands.

A5-M1 and Woodside links provide £2bn boost for businesses in Bedfordshire

Businesses large and small are already benefitting from two new roads in Bedfordshire which are in the final stages of construction.

Motorway staff celebrate a million hours without injury

A million hours without injury for Highways England operatives.

UK and Israel set to hold first trade policy working group

Tomorrow (29 March), government ministers from the UK and Israel will chair the inaugural meeting of the new UK-Israel Trade Working Group.

England world leaders in the use of whole genome sequencing to diagnose TB

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is now being used to identify different strains of tuberculosis (TB), announced Public Health England today.

Talented graduates wanted for career in social work

Applications open today for Step Up to Social Work, a 14-month fast-track programme.

Government launches company to create more free schools

New public property company set up to purchase and develop sites to help create 500 new free schools.

Harlow pupils get a lesson in science from Public Health England

Hundreds of pupils in Harlow take part in interactive workshops with scientists as part of National British Science Week.

Appointments to the Board of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

Lord David Currie has been reappointed as Chairman of the Board of the Competition and Markets Authority for a further 2 years.

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: Alison Blackburne

Ms Alison Blackburne has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan.

February 2017 Price Paid Data

Land Registry Price Paid Data tracks land and property sales in England and Wales submitted to us for registration.

Committee members sought to help shape future flood plans in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire

Recruitment is underway for new members for the Anglian Northern Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC).

Business Minister Margot James urges FTSE 350 chief executives to improve diversity and inclusion

FTSE 350 chief execs called on to take up McGregor-Smith Review recommendations on black and ethnic minority progression in the workplace.

Alun Cairns joins International Trade Secretary Liam Fox at biggest ever Qatar-UK trade show to be held in Britain

The investment potential of Wales and its track record in entrepreneurship and manufacturing will be on the agenda at the joint Qatar-UK Business and Investment Forum.

Digital comparison tools could offer even greater benefits - CMA

People increasingly use digital comparison tools to decide what to buy, but they could offer even greater benefits, a CMA study suggests.