Press Releases

Don't throw plastic or other items at Matlock raft racers

Matlock’s Boxing Day Raft Race spectators urged to spare a thought for the environment

BBFC proposed to enforce age verification of online pornography

The Government has formally proposed that the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) be designated as the regulator for the age verification of online pornography in the UK.

North East youngster's winning design for flood wardens

The Environment Agency held a competition with schools to design a new logo for flood wardens right across the region.

Major investigation smashes nationwide prison drone gang

A major organised crime gang that used drones to smuggle drugs, weapons and mobile phones with an estimated value of up to £1.2million into prisons across the United Kingdom has been smashed following a two-year probe by prison intelligence officers and police.

Regulators approve new nuclear power station design

The UK Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (UK ABWR), designed by Hitachi-GE, is suitable for construction in the UK, the regulators confirmed today following completion of an in-depth assessment of the nuclear reactor design.

Child maintenance consultation launched

Tough new powers to help tackle child maintenance arrears are being proposed in a consultation that launched today (14 December 2017).

£1.71m fine for laundry companies found to be market sharing

The CMA has fined 2 suppliers of ‘cleanroom’ laundry services for breaking competition law by agreeing not to compete for each other’s customers.

Welsh Secretary continues engagement on EU exit in Wales

Alun Cairns to chair fourth meeting of Expert Panel in Cardiff

Alistair Burt calls for urgent and unhindered humanitarian access to Eastern Ghouta

Statement from the Minister of State for the Middle East one year on from the fall of Aleppo.

New UK aid support for South Sudan

UK government announces £52 million humanitarian package for the people of South Sudan as peace talks begin.