Press Releases

Troika Statement on South Sudan

UK, US and Norway call on all parties in South Sudan to support peace.

Real progress on Brexit talks says First Secretary

First Secretary of State Damian Green MP met Scottish Secretary David Mundell MP and Scottish Government Ministers John Swinney MSP and Michael Russell MSP.

Minister Steve Baker continues regional engagement on EU exit

On a visit to Norfolk, Minister Steve Baker met with local businesses and stakeholders to discuss their priorities for EU exit.

Yorkshire Water fined for raw sewage leak

Yorkshire Water fined £45,000 for Doncaster pollution that led to lead to deaths of several hundred fish

Agreement to tackle global steel overcapacity reached at G20

Business Secretary Greg Clark joined G20 leaders in Berlin to discuss overcapacity in the global steel market.

Share of £50,000 pot to be won by small food & drink business innovators

New competition to drive innovation in the UK food sector launches today

England's largest woodland planting scheme gets green light

The Forestry Commission has approved planting at Doddington North Moor in Northumberland, England's largest woodland planting scheme for 30 years.

Consultation on further safeguards on investigatory powers launched

Seven week consultation on proposed changes to the UK’s communications data retention and acquisition regime opens.

Managing hazardous materials advice for Astonfields businesses

Environment Agency pollution and hazardous waste experts were out in force yesterday, advising businesses how to safely store hazardous materials and waste.

Strategic Review of Charges Consultation Launched

The Environment Agency is launching a public consultation today (Thursday 30th November) on the cost of its permits and business charges.

PM meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan: 30 November 2017

The Prime Minister held a meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan in Amman, where they discussed Jordan's security, economic stability, and the fight against Daesh.

Police officer who blackmailed member of the public has sentence increased

Police officer has sentence increased after Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC MP referred his original sentence to the Court of Appeal

Master trust pension schemes consultation

Master trust pension schemes will need to meet 5 key tests in order to continue operating, under new regulations confirmed by the government today.

Jim Harra appointed as Second Permanent Secretary at HMRC

Senior Civil Servant is appointed as new Second Permanent Secretary

Strategy seeks one million more disabled people in work by 2027

Ambitious plans aimed to get one million more disabled people in work over the next 10 years have been set out today (30 November) by ministers.

First Secretary encouraged by constructive Cardiff talks

First Secretary of State Damian Green MP speaks following talks with Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns MP and First Minister Carwyn Jones

UK Government opens the door for a mid-Wales growth deal

Guto Bebb: A mid-Wales growth deal would be the catalyst to revolutionise the way our towns and villages govern themselves

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory appoints new Chief Executive

Gary Aitkenhead has been appointed as new Chief Executive of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

New powers model for Wales comes into force on 1 April 2018

Alun Cairns: The new model provides a firm foundation for the future of Welsh devolution.

Government to lead national effort to end rough sleeping

Sajid Javid sets out details of a new Rough Sleeping Advisory Panel that will help develop a national strategy.

Urgent action needed across the UK care home market

The CMA is calling for reform of the care home sector so people get the support they need in their old age, and taking action against some homes.

Report 17/2017: Partial collapse of a wall onto open railway lines, Liverpool

RAIB has today released its report into the partial collapse of a wall onto open railway lines, Liverpool, 28 February 2017.

Justice Secretary enforces robust action to improve prison safety

A new process introduced by the Secretary of State, David Lidington, will mean that prisons that require urgent attention will have 28 days to introduce tough measures that will drive improvement.

PM's St Andrew's Day message: 30 November 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May's message on St Andrew's Day 2017.

PM visit to Saudi Arabia: 29 November 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May held talks with King Salman of Saudi Arabia, discussing Iran, Yemen and "Vision 2030".

Reception - a missed opportunity for too many children

Today (30 November), Ofsted have published a new early years curriculum report called Bold Beginnings.

New research shows desperate dieters in danger - the secret world of online slimming pills

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is working in partnership with Slimming World as part of the Agency’s wider #FakeMeds Campaign to encourage those wanting to lose weight to turn to safe, legitimate and appropriate routes.

Regions say improved connectivity key to improving productivity

Businesses and regional bodies say improved connectivity will drive productivity growth across much of the UK and help close the gap between the best and worst performing regions, according to a new study published by HS2 Ltd today.

Welsh Secretary salutes the courage and excellence of the Armed Forces in Wales

Alun Cairns to deliver keynote speech and present Armed Forces Award at Cardiff ceremony

UK and Welsh Governments meet to advance Brexit talks

First Secretary of State Damian Green meets Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns and First Minister Carwyn Jones, along with Local Authority leaders to move discussions on Brexit forward

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia in March 2018

Mr Philip Malone LVO has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia and will take up his position in March 2018.

UK Government to host its first ever Global Disability Summit

Penny Mordaunt will bring together global leaders and technology companies to tackle the barriers that prevent people living with disabilities from reaching their full potential.