Press Releases

Record low for sales of antibiotics for use in animals

27 per cent drop in use of antibiotics in food-producing animals since 2014 meets a government commitment two years early.

Foreign Secretary comments on chemical weapons use in Syria

The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has issued a statement on the release of a United Nations (UN) report on chemical weapons use in Syria.

PM call with Prime Minister Erna Solberg: 26 October 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May called Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway to congratulate her on being re-confirmed as her country’s Prime Minister.

FCO Minister welcomes release of Ilmi Umerov and Akhtem Chiygoz

The Crimean Tatars had previously been convicted for their opposition to the illegal annexation of Crimea.

Charity Commission welcomes publication of the UK’s National Risk Assessment

The National Risk Assessment published today assesses the terrorist financing risk of the NPO sector to be low, whilst recognising that certain parts of the sector face significantly higher risk

Eleven arrests from investigation into suspected international people smuggling

Eleven people have been arrested this morning (26 October) in London, Birmingham and Gateshead as part of a Europe-wide investigation into suspected people smuggling.

Stoneferry students face the facts of flooding

Environment Agency workshop gives better understanding of flood risk

Government releases £100bn of grant data in push for greater efficiency and transparency

A new platform allowing government departments to share grants data will increase transparency, improve efficiency and counter fraud.

Alun Cairns: “Welsh manufacturing firms should be at the forefront of innovation as we leave the EU”

Secretary of State delivers keynote speech at annual EEF manufacturing dinner

Lord-Lieutenant for Lanarkshire: 26 October 2017

The Queen has appointed Lady Susan Haughey, CBE, DL, as Lord-Lieutenant for Lanarkshire.

Lord-Lieutenant for Ayrshire and Arran: 26 October 2017

The Queen has appointed Iona Sara McDonald, MA, LLB, DL, as Lord-Lieutenant for Ayrshire and Arran.

Science Minister announces new ESRC Executive Chair Designate and UKRI Innovation Champion

Professor Jennifer Rubin appointed as the ESRC Executive Chair Designate. Sir Harpal Kumar chosen as UKRI's new Innovation Champion

New centre for sustainable aquaculture aims to unlock solutions to global food security

Environment Secretary Michael Gove launches the Cefas-Exeter collaborative centre for Sustainable Aquaculture Futures to support food security and blue growth.

Rule change proposal heralds more choice for fairgoers

Rule changes offered by the UK’s largest funfair trade body to address competition concerns have been accepted by the CMA.

Millions to benefit from groundbreaking mental health support

More than 2 million public sector workers are set to receive unprecedented mental health support.

Report 14/2017: Fatal accident at Alice Holt footpath crossing, Hampshire

RAIB has today released its report into a fatal accident at Alice Holt footpath crossing, Hampshire on 5 October 2016.

Government announces plans for disclosure of pension costs and charges

Pension schemes will for the first time be compelled to publish the fees they charge their members for investing their pension, under proposals announced today.