Press Releases

Firms urged to apply for groundbreaking cyber startup scheme

Applications open for cyber security startups to join new nine-month programme

UK Government urges Welsh businesses to export

One year anniversary for Department for International Trade.

The Chief Inspector has published a report on the Home Office’s application of the good character requirement in the case of young persons who apply for registration as British citizens

Report recommended a further review of the guidance to ensure children are safeguarded and their best interests taken fully into account.

MOD DIPR and Ploughshare sign agreement for wider intellectual property commercialisation

New agreement between Ministry of Defence’s Intellectual Property Rights group (DIPR) and Ploughshare Innovations.

The Chief Inspector has published a report on country of origin information

Latest report on the country of origin information (COI) on conditions in Albania, Bangladesh, Egypt and Sri Lanka makes 2 recommendations.

The Chief Inspector has published a report on the Home Office’s administrative review processes

Report noted the handling of administrative reviews ‘in-country’ had improved but progress with ‘overseas’ and ‘at the border’ was slower.

The Chief Inspector has published a report on family reunion applications received at the Istanbul entry clearance decision making centre

A re-inspection of family reunion noted that while some progress had been made, the recommendations from the 2016 report remained open.

The Chief Inspector has published a report on entry clearance processing operations in Croydon and Istanbul

Report identified improvements needed on the quality assurance of decisions and in the quality of decision notices sent to applicants.

Change of British High Commissioner to Cyprus: Stephen Lillie

Mr Stephen Lillie has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus

Intimidation of Parliamentary candidates: Committee announces short review

The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life will be conducting a short review of the issue of intimidation experienced by Parliamentary candidates, and the broader implications of this for other holders of public office, following a request from the Prime Minister.

Highways England event to inspire the next generation of transport professionals

Highways England hosted its first school open day at its Regional Operations Centre (ROC) at Avonmouth in a bid to inspire the next generation of transport professionals.

Review into abuse and intimidation in elections

The government has announced a review into abuse and intimidation experienced by Parliamentary candidates during elections.

Motorway litter droppers warned not to put lives at risk

Motorway drivers are being warned they could be putting lives at risk if they throw litter from their car windows.

Civil Service ‘hub’ to bring growth to Edinburgh

A new government hub in Edinburgh will create a centre of excellence for public services for 2,900 civil servants in 2020.

Improvements to M271/A35 Redbridge roundabout in Southampton backed

Highways England publish the results of a recent public consultation for Redbridge roundabout upgrade.

Environment Agency minded to approve application at Horse Hill

The Environment Agency is minded to approve application for an environmental permit at Horse Hill oil and gas exploratory site in Surrey.

Francesca Osowska to leave Scotland Office

The Scotland Office has announced that Director Francesca Osowska will be leaving the department later this year.

Home Secretary awards £7.5million for new national police welfare service

The new service will complement the support already delivered at force level

National Data Guardian (NDG) statement on government response to the NDG Review

Dame Fiona Caldicott welcomes the government response to her Review of Data Security, Consent and Opt-Out

Gateway under motorway

Highways England install new gateway under the M5 Oldbury viaduct for public access to canal towpath.

UK sends emergency aid to people in Mosul

Lifesaving aid to help the people of Mosul rebuild their homes, their city and their lives.

Water companies make environmental improvements but Environment Agency urges more action

A report published by the Environment Agency today has found good progress is being made.

Businesses to access millions in government export support through partnership with high street banks

UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, will help many more businesses, both exporters and supply chain SMEs, access financial support through their banks.

Churches Conservation Trust appointments: Graham Donaldson and Susan Wilkinson

Graham William Donaldson and Susan Wilkinson have been appointed as Members of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Employment has reached a new record high

Official figures released today show the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.5% – the lowest level since 1975.

Foreign Secretary shows UK support for the Western Balkans at Summit in Italy

The Foreign Secretary will join forces with the UK’s allies to continue to help the Western Balkans reform, stabilise and prosper, as he attends a European summit in Trieste, Italy

Tesco/Booker merger referred for in-depth investigation

The proposed merger between Tesco and Booker is being referred for an in-depth, phase 2 investigation.