Press Releases

Poll: half of Brits believe background determines success

Social mobility barometer exposes pessimism among young people and stark geographical divide.

Patient benefits can clear way for Manchester hospitals merger

The CMA can clear the merger between 2 Manchester hospital trusts if significant patient benefits outweigh any loss of competition.

Brokenshire: NI public voted for strong voice at Stormont

James Brokenshire vowed the UK Government will do all it can to restore the devolved institutions.

Foreign Office Minister statement on the 35th anniversary of end of the Falkland Islands conflict

Sir Alan Duncan pays tribute to those who lost their lives on the 35th anniversary of the end of the Falkland Islands conflict.

Labour Market Statistics

Secretary of State James Brokenshire welcomed today's encouraging Labour Market Statistics for Northern Ireland.

CMA outlines emerging concerns in care homes market

The CMA has today published the initial findings of its care homes market study, and is investigating if some homes are breaking consumer law.

Foreign Secretary statement on UN Security Council resolution on arms smuggling in Libya

Foreign Secretary statement on UN Security Council’s decision to unanimously adopt a resolution targeting arms smuggling off the coast of Libya.

UK government helps Northern Ireland businesses to sell overseas

Exporting is GREAT attends the Invest NI ‘Explore Export 2017’ tradeshow today.

Employment reaches record high

Official figures released today show the number of people in work has never been higher since records began in 1971.