Press Releases

Jail term increased for robbers who targeted elderly

Gang of robbers have their sentences increased after the Solicitor General's intervention

Partners work together on day of action along Norfolk river

The Environment Agency has taken part in a day of action to tackle a range of issues causing problems for people living along part of the River Yare in Norfolk

New government backed advisory panel commits to help eradicate rough sleeping

Leading experts from homelessness charities and local government meet for the first time as part of the government's new rough sleeping advisory panel.

Brighton woman imprisoned for laundering £1.4m as part of family fake sex drug operation

Janice Sofoulakis, from Brighton, set up two merchant accounts which were used to launder approximately £1.4 million.

JD.com commits £2 billion to bring UK products to Chinese consumers

Prime Minister Theresa May and JD CEO Richard Liu discuss opportunities to strengthen UK-China retail ties.

PM meeting with President Xi: 1 February 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May today met with President Xi in Beijing on the second day of her three-day official visit to China.

On-time Self Assessment returns break the record again

A massive 10.7 million customers submitted their return before the 31 January deadline.

UK Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin visits Zimbabwe

Minister for Africa for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development, Harriett Baldwin has arrived in Zimbabwe.

Call for more retailers to become Disability Confident

Britain’s high streets are being encouraged to make sure they’re not missing out on the skills and talents disabled people can bring to the workplace.

45,000 households move off benefit cap and into work

Some 45,000 households have had someone move into work and so are no longer subject to the benefit cap, new statistics out today show.

Chemicals disposal investigation: findings published

In line with our commitment to openness and transparency.

David Lidington in Wales and Scotland for talks on business and Brexit

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David Lidington MP will meet business leaders and politicians in Cardiff and Edinburgh

£866 million investment to help unlock potential 200,000 new homes

Up to 200,000 new homes are set to get off the ground as government confirms £866 million investment in local housing projects.

PM announces new UK-China action to end the illegal wildlife trade

A government consultation has found overwhelming public support for a ban on the sale of ivory.

New figures show larger proportion of strokes in the middle aged

The Act FAST campaign has re-launched urging people to call 999 if they notice even one of the signs of a stroke in themselves, or in others.

Gambling sector told to raise its game after CMA action

Following a CMA investigation, gambling firms must now stop unfair online promotions that trap players’ money.