Press Releases

PM calls with the leaders of Sinn Fein and the DUP: 15 February 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to the leaders of Sinn Fein and the DUP about the recent phase of political talks in Northern Ireland.

PM statement on the election of the new President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa

Prime Minister Theresa May congratulates the new President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa.

New raptor persecution maps to help tackle wildlife crime

New technology will help crack down on crimes against raptors in England and Wales.

Wrexham murderer to spend longer behind bars

Wrexham murderer has prison term increased after Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC MP thought the original sentence was too low

Pupils help their schools prepare for flooding

Children in the North East are helping their schools prepare for flooding in a series of 'Flood Weeks' run by the Environment Agency.

Video hearing pilot launched

A pilot launched today will test the fully video courtroom with members of the public for the first time.

Motorists receive millions of pounds in automatic refunds for vehicle tax

In the last year more than 5 million motorists received automatic refunds of vehicle tax after selling their car, totalling over £360 million.

Government on track to hit target of 2,500 new prison officers ahead of schedule

Almost 2,000 prison officers have been recruited since the launch of a campaign to bring in 2,500 additional officers by the end of 2018.

Have your say on options for upgrading A417 ‘missing link’ in Gloucestershire

Highways England is inviting people to have their say on plans to upgrade the A417 near Birdlip on a vital South West route.

UK helps rid war-torn Afghanistan of lethal landmines making thousands safer

UK aid partner The Halo Trust finishes decade-long operation clearing landmines in Herat province