Press Releases

Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP statement

At Parliament Buildings, the Secretary of State delivered an update regarding the political situation in Northern Ireland.

Joint statement by US Secretary of Homeland Security and the Home Secretary

This week, the US Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen and the Home Secretary Amber Rudd participated in the Silicon Valley Digital Forum on terrorism prevention.

UK Commonwealth Minister visits Wales ahead of 2018 Commonwealth Games and Summit

UK Minister responsible for the Commonwealth is in Wales today to meet Welsh athletes ahead of this year’s Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Summit.

Appointment of a new Lord-Lieutenant for Rutland

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Dr Sarah Furness as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Rutland to succeed Sir Laurence Howard when he retires on 29 March 2018.

First Universal Credit payment paid quicker

Universal Credit will be paid sooner to new claimants from today (14 February 2018).

Justice Secretary publishes action plan for HMP Nottingham

The Justice Secretary has today (14 February 2018) published a comprehensive action plan as part of his long-term commitment to transform HMP Nottingham.

Horticulture Connect: Linking Rwanda Products to The World

Lord Dolar A. Popat, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Uganda and Rwanda, is working to establish an air link between the United Kingdom and Rwanda.

Tax-Free Childcare opens to all eligible families

Working parents could save thousands of pounds per year on childcare.