Press Releases

Change of British High Commissioner to Namibia

Ms Kate Airey OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia

Latest NCMP data show obesity in reception children rises again

New figures from PHE's National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) show obesity rise for second year in a row in reception year children in 2016 to 2017.

Welsh Secretary: “DevOpsGuys are leading the charge in Welsh digital transformation”

Alun Cairns supports opening of tech start-up’s new Cardiff HQ

Reforms to boost Wales’ digital infrastructure

Guto Bebb: The journey to digital transformation is well underway for all communities in Wales

Major flood defence exercise in Stratford

The Environment Agency will run a major flood defence exercise on Stratford Waterside on Tuesday 7 November 2017.

Environment Agency warns of flood risk in Devon and Cornwall

Temporary flood barriers have been put up in Fowey ahead of flood warnings on the south coasts.

£15billion road upgrade plan updated to minimise congestion

Highways England has today updated its £15 billion road improvement programme to reduce the impact of roadworks on motorists and minimise congestion while improvements take place.

New guidance to help charities comply with financial sanctions

Charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) delivering humanitarian aid in some of the world’s most challenging regions will now benefit from simplified guidance.

Have your say on Alney Island flood defence scheme

The Environment Agency is inviting local residents and businesses to a drop-in event to discuss proposals for the Alney Island flood risk management scheme.

Boris Johnson announces new prosperity programming for Mexico

The Foreign Secretary will announce a new prosperity programme at high level talks with Mexican Foreign Minister Videgaray on 19 October in London.

Timetable outlined for £300 million A47 improvements

Details of when six major improvements will be made to the A47 in East Anglia have been announced today (Thursday 19 October).

Winners of £51 million government competition to develop world-leading self-driving car testing infrastructure unveiled

Government announces winners of funding to upgrade testing infrastructure for connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology.

Reforms to boost UK’s digital infrastructure

People in areas of the UK with poor mobile coverage will soon get a significant boost to their connections thanks to Government action to speed up the rollout of mobile and broadband services.

Board of Trade convenes to ensure the benefits of free trade are spread throughout the Union

Alun Cairns: There has never been a better time for Wales to export overseas.

Consultation launched on laws around antique firearms

Public invited to give their views as new figures show the number of antique weapons recovered in criminal circumstances doubled between 2012 and 2016.

Wales’ opportunity to bring 5G one step closer in nationwide competition

Guto Bebb: Welsh bodies should seize this chance to speed up service

PM's Diwali message: 18 October 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May sends her best wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali in Britain and around the world.

UK &Taiwan Share Experience on Renewable Energy and Green Finance

A UK trade and technology mission visits Taiwan to share the UK’s experience in the renewable energy sector, focussing particularly on offshore wind.