Press Releases

Young Muslims in the UK face enormous social mobility barriers

Report finds that young Muslims are less likely to succeed in the labour market than any other faith group.

Great North Run joins next year’s Great Exhibition of the North

Further Exhibition highlights announced including Helen Sharman’s space suit and John Lennon’s last piano

International protection for one of the UK’s largest areas for seabirds

A section of Northumberland coastline supporting 200,000 seabirds gets greater protection.

Parole Board welcomes historic review into the treatment of BAME individuals

David Lammy has published his independent review into the treatment of, and outcomes for, BAME individuals in the criminal justice system.

Hurricane Irma: statement from Priti Patel

International Development Secretary announces deployment of UK aid experts and that a British naval ship is in the region ready to help.

New and revised permits for Horse Hill oil and gas site

The Environment Agency has issued a variation and new permit for Horse Hill Developments Ltd, for use on their site near Gatwick Airport in Surrey.

Visitors and wildlife to benefit from East Farleigh lock improvements

River Medway users and wildlife have been boosted by the completion of a £3.6 million project to refurbish East Farleigh lock.

Government Hub to be built in the heart of Leeds

The Cabinet Office has announced 7 & 8 Wellington Place as the location of a brand new Government Hub in Leeds.

Plans to improve busy junction on the M2 in Kent unveiled today

Proposals to improve journeys for drivers using junction 5 on the M2 starts today.

Powick weir public drop-in event

Environment Agency is holding a public drop-in to update interested parties about changes to Powick weir.