Press Releases

PHE launches Rise Above for Schools programme

New schools programme to equip young people with coping strategies for modern life.

Change of British High Commissioner to New Zealand: Laura Clarke

Laura Clarke has been appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand in succession to Jonathan Sinclair.

Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Congo: Dr John Murton

Dr John Murton is appointed Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of the Congo.

UK welcomes release of Mehman Aliyev in Azerbaijan from pre-trial detention

UK calls for the Government of Azerbaijan to end restrictions on independent media.

Hurricane Irma update

UK continues to urgently deliver vital aid to the victims of Hurricane Irma

Return of further powers to Rotherham

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed the return of a further 5 functions to Rotherham metropolitan borough council.

Improving work health for a healthy economy

A new initiative has been launched to support small businesses in improving work health to create a healthy economy.

New figures reveal junior fishing licences increase 25%

Sales of junior fishing licences across England and Wales, have increased by 25.7% from 2016/17

Predatory paedophile has his sentence increased by 3 years

Abingdon man who used fake online profiles to abuse children has his sentence increased by the Court of Appeal.

Your chance to take a look at preferred route for A303 Stonehenge scheme

Motorists, local residents and businesses in the South West are invited to take a look at the preferred route for the A303 Stonehenge scheme this month.

Pay boost for public sector prison staff

Prison staff to receive a pay uplift after Justice Secretary, implements in full Public Sector Pay Review Body’s recommendations.

Landowners warned to be vigilant of fraudsters

Environment Agency issues warning to prevent landowners becoming a victim at the hands of waste criminals.

Government ratifies Hague Convention on protecting cultural property

The Government has today formalised its commitment to protecting cultural property in times of war by ratifying the 1954 Hague Convention and acceding to its two Protocols, Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism John Glen has announced.

Statement from the Culture Secretary on the proposed Sky plc / 21st Century Fox Inc. merger

Statement by the Culture Secretary to the House - 12 September 2017

East Malling flood warden and community volunteer demonstration day

The Environment Agency and the Kent Resilience Forum are holding a flood warden and community volunteer demonstration day in East Malling.

Invite to Bedford energy from waste drop-in

An opportunity to comment and to find out the Environment Agency's role in the proposal.

CMA warns creative sector about illegal price collusion

The CMA has written an open letter to businesses in the creative industries, warning them about breaking competition law.

Broadband Boost for Wales

Rural homes and businesses across Wales set to benefit from better broadband

UK House Price Index (HPI) for July 2017

The UK House Price Index shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Foreign Secretary visits hurricane hit islands

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is travelling to the Caribbean to visit British Overseas Territories devastated by Hurricane Irma.

PM statement on EU Withdrawal Bill: 12 Sept 2017

The Prime Minister gave a statement following the vote in the House of Commons on the EU Withdrawal Bill.

CMA accepts Wood Amec remedy proposals

The CMA has accepted proposals to resolve competition concerns regarding Wood Group’s purchase of Amec Foster Wheeler.