Press Releases

The New Year's Honours list 2018

The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

New Year Honour for Dstl Scientist

Dstl Fellow and leading expert on chemical and biological weapons is recognised in The Queen's New Year's Honours

Poisons from cigarettes reach major body organs in seconds

Public Health England's new TV advert highlights the dangers of tar in cigarettes, urging England’s 7 million smokers to quit using Smokefree this New Year.

Government report highlights English cathedrals' community spirit

Report commends cathedrals for their continued importance as places of worship, wider community work and commitment to promoting local economic growth.

Sajid Javid acts to help businesses affected by unfair ‘staircase tax’

The Communities Secretary is putting an end to the ‘staircase tax’ which has unfairly affected businesses.

Further 9 terror-related offences added to Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme

Nine further terror-related offences will be added to the scheme which allows the public to challenge sentences handed out by the courts.

UK aid helps clear lethal landmines in war-torn countries following generosity of British public

International Development Secretary announces that Britain will extend its demining work to save lives in Angola, Iraq, Lebanon, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.