Press Releases

UK increasing support to save lives and rebuild north east Nigeria as famine looms after Boko Haram destruction

Boris Johnson and Priti Patel visit Nigeria to see how the UK is leading the international response to the humanitarian crisis in the north east of the country.

MMO and BSAC to review rules for lost, abandoned and discarded fishing gear removal

MMO and BSAC are working together to review guidance on removing lost, abandoned or discarded fishing gear from the seabed.

Lone parent employment rate highest on record

The number of households where no one works continues to fall and is at the lowest level on record.

Secretary of State appoints new members to Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt. Hon James Brokenshire MP today announced the appointment of six new Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission who will take up office on 1 September 2017.

Birmingham hospitals merger cleared by CMA

The CMA has cleared the merger between 2 Birmingham hospital trusts, after finding that it is likely to benefit patients in the local area.

PHE highlights 8 ways for local areas to prevent mental ill health

New tool identifies the most cost-effective programmes to help prevent mental ill health in local communities.

PM heads to Japan to build strong post-Brexit relationship with Tokyo

The Prime Minister begins a new era of strengthening Britain’s ties and influence in Asia with an ambitious three-day trip to Japan.

Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety: publication of terms of reference

The government has published the terms of reference for the independent Review led by Dame Judith Hackitt.