Press Releases

PM hosts Business Advisory Council meeting: 15 March

Prime Minister Theresa May hosts a Business Advisory Council meeting at Downing Street.

Celeb-led travel trends prompt FCO warning this Easter

Young Brits are being urged to research local laws and customs before they go on holiday.

Government updates takeover rules in line with technology developments

Updated rules will strengthen government powers to scrutinise certain takeovers in specific areas of the economy in order to protect national security.

HMRC levels the playing field by tackling online VAT fraud

New rules take effect that ensure online sellers pay the right tax.

Breaking down barriers to Welsh global exporting ambitions

Alun Cairns to host Export Strategy meeting in Cardiff

Keep head lice treatments away from naked flame

Check product instructions as some head lice products can ignite your hair if near a naked flame.

Crackdown on private landlords renting overcrowded and dangerous homes

Measures to improve overcrowded and dangerous living conditions of private tenants in shared homes laid before Parliament.

Anglers reminded close season runs from 15 March to 15 June

The Environment Agency reminds anglers the close season runs 15 March - 15 June

Severn tolls abolition spreading prosperity across south east Wales

Newport property market on the up

CMA announces 2 senior appointments

The CMA has today announced 2 appointments to its senior team.

Salisbury attack: Joint statement from the leaders of France, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom

The leaders of France, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom have issued the following joint statement on the attack which took place in Salisbury, UK.

Fire safety advice unchanged after issue identified with fire door

An issue has been identified with a fire door installed at Grenfell Tower.

Liam Fox launches awards for best business partnerships of the future

The Innovation in Action Awards celebrate collaboration between UK and Asia Pacific companies and themes of the forthcoming GREAT Festival in Hong Kong.

7 years of conflict in Syria: Statement by International Development Secretary and Foreign Secretary

International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson mark seven years of the Syria conflict.

PM call with President Macron: 15 March 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May spoke with President Macron of France about the Salisbury nerve agent attack.

Joint statement on the 7th anniversary of the Syrian conflict

On the 7th anniversary of the Syrian conflict, the Foreign Secretary and the Secretary of State for DfID have released a joint statement.

Wales goods exports up by 12.3% in 2017

New figures reveal Welsh exports are now worth £16.4 billion

New video showcases design for major M25 junction upgrade

A new video showing the design of a major upgrade of one of the UK’s busiest junctions has been unveiled by Highways England.