Press Releases

Next stage of world-leading childhood obesity plan announced

Public Health England (PHE) announces plans to consider the evidence, set guidelines and closely monitor progress on calorie reduction.

New emergency UK aid for Sierra Leone landslide victims

UK steps up support to provide clean water, food and medicines to assist communities worst affected.

Barcelona attack: PM statement

The Prime Minister's statement on the attack in Barcelona.

Improved flood warning service now covers more properties

Four new communities near Meanwood Beck, Leeds, are now included

Dovonex Psoriasis Ointment to be available to buy from pharmacies

Reclassification of Dovonex Psoriasis Ointment approved by MHRA

£7 million flood resilience boost for A66 Cumbrian tourist route

A £7 million project designed to keep drivers safely and smoothly on the move along the A66 at Bassenthwaite Lake in Cumbria was completed this week.

Record numbers of new prison officer recruits

Government on track to hit target of 2,500 new officers by 2018.

Lord Lieutenant for Caithness: Viscount Thurso

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Viscount Thurso as Lord Lieutenant for Caithness to succeed Ms Anne Dunnett.

Lord Lieutenant for West Lothian: Moira Niven

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Ms Niven as Lord Lieutenant for West Lothian to succeed Mrs Isobel Brydie.