Press Releases

New powers to crack down on waste crime

The Environment Agency now has new powers to stop illegal waste sites posing a risk to the environment.

Alun Cairns: “Cross-border collaboration is key to capitalising on North Wales’ economic aspirations”

Welsh Secretary invites views of North Wales’ local government leaders on EU Exit and Growth Deal

Welsh Secretary: North Wales is a shining beacon of export success

Anglesey Sea Salt scoops exporting excellence award at UK Board of Trade reception

Car hire sites to provide full costs upfront after CMA action

Following enforcement action by the CMA, 3 car hire websites will now be clearer and more transparent about the charges customers have to pay.

Prime Minister vows to deliver a Brexit that unites the UK

To mark one year to go until Brexit, the Prime Minister is today embarking on a day long tour across the United Kingdom.

PM call with Chancellor Merkel: 28 March 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

PM call with President Trump: 28 March 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May spoke with President Trump of the USA.

Easter crackdown on illegal fishing

Environment Agency enforcement officers will be on patrol this weekend in a close season Easter crackdown on illegal angling.

UK to lead second revolution in quantum technologies

The government has confirmed £20 million funding for businesses and researchers to pioneer the use of ground-breaking quantum technologies.

Government tackles diversity issues head on

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Matt Hancock brought together organisations from across DCMS sectors to discuss diversity and inclusivity

Former private school teacher jailed for longer for sexual abuse

A former private boarding school teacher who sexually abused 4 of his pupils has had his sentence increased

Sheffield man jailed for longer for disability hate crime after Solicitor General’s action

Shakaiyah Swindells, who was part of a Sheffield trio who assaulted and imprisoned a vulnerable victim has had his sentence increased

Drug-addict who burgled homes and a school to feed his habit has sentence increased

A burglar has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General, Robert Buckland QC MP, referred it for being too low

Traffic officer patrols to step up during South West holiday season

Highways England will be extending their traffic officer patrols into Cornwall for the first time.

February 2018 Price Paid Data

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data tracks land and property sales in England and Wales submitted to us for registration.

Parole Board statement following decision of Judicial Review in the case of John Worboys

Parole Board statement following the decision of Judicial Review

Letter of resignation from Nick Hardwick to the Secretary of State for Justice

Letter of resignation from Nick Hardwick to the Secretary of State for Justice

Tackling drug resistance: UK-China funding competition opens

A competition has opened that will make up to £10 million available to UK academic and industrial organisations to work in a consortium with Chinese partners.

Eyes of the world on Wales as Cardiff hosts heavyweight boxing showdown

Fans urged to plan their journeys ahead of Joshua - Parker at sell-out spectacle at Principality Stadium

Legislation introduced to help businesses affected by unfair ‘staircase tax’

Businesses will have the option of getting their rates bills recalculated and any savings due backdated.

Government boosts councils’ powers to help bring empty homes back into use

New legislation to allow councils to charge double the rate of Council Tax on homes left empty for years.

Queen approves appointment to the Churches Conservation Trust

The Queen has approved that Ms Carol Pyrah is appointed a Member of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Queen approves appointment of Dean of Salisbury: 27 March 2018

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Nicholas Charles Papadopulos to the Deanery of Salisbury.

Making Britain the best place in the world for the creative industries to thrive

Creative Industries sector deal launched

Deposit return scheme in fight against plastic

The government has announced plans for a deposit return scheme to crack down on plastic pollution.