Press Releases

PM call with President Trump: 6 February 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to President Trump and discussed the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act, due to be considered by the US Senate this month.

Government announces support for Lebanon in fight against terror

The government has today announced further support for Lebanon to help secure its border and prevent attacks from terrorist groups such as Daesh.

Government outlines next steps to make the UK the safest place to be online

The Prime Minister has announced plans to review laws and make sure that what is illegal offline is illegal online as the Government marks Safer Internet Day.

New review launched of press sustainability in the UK

The Prime Minister has today launched a review to preserve the future of high quality national and local newspapers in the UK

Youth Democracy Ambassadors to celebrate Suffrage centenary

Minister for the Constitution Chloe Smith announced the government's plans to recruit Youth Democracy Ambassadors on a visit to the Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School in Barnet yesterday (5 February).

New Electoral Laws proposed to combat intimidation in public life

The government will consult on plans to remove personal information from ballot paper and new electoral law offence.

Violent robber gets more jail time for attacking pensioner

Prison term increased for Birmingham robber after the Attorney General challenged the original sentence

Food and Drink Sector Council meets for first time

The new group will work together to boost skills, productivity and make the industry more competitive.

Julie Lennard appointed interim Chief Executive of DVLA

Julie Lennard has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

Famed photography album at risk of leaving the UK

Arts minister steps in to prevent extraordinary collection from export.

Giving young people the vote of confidence by celebrating World War One's inspirational women

New educational programme inviting schools to discover inspirational women from the First World War, celebrate their achievements and identify current trailblazing women.

Major flood exercise from the source of the Trent to the Humber

Multiple organisations training for major flood incident across 9 counties

Inspirational young Sri Lankans presented international award by HRH The Earl of Wessex

61 young people from nine schools and organisations across Sri Lanka were recognised and presented with a top international honour, after receiving their Gold Award from the National Youth Service Council, Sri Lanka.

PM speech on public life to mark the centenary of women’s suffrage

The Prime Minister will today warn that ‘intimidation and aggression’ on social media is coarsening public debate, deterring people from participating in politics and threatening our democracy.

PHE publishes independent expert e-cigarettes evidence review

A new Public Health England (PHE) e-cigarette evidence review, undertaken by leading independent tobacco experts, provides an update on PHE’s 2015 review.