Press Releases

£1 million of Home Office funding to boost fight against knife crime

Charities in England and Wales can bid from today for a share of a £1 million Home Office fund to help steer young people away from gangs and violent crime.

Fintech envoy for Northern Ireland appointed

Georgina O’Leary, Director of Innovation, Research and Development at Allstate has been appointed as the government’s new fintech envoy for Northern Ireland.

Government launches fund for restoration of UK coastal landmarks

Coastal landmarks which have fallen into disrepair have the opportunity to have life breathed back into them.

Huddersfield gang member has sentence increased as unduly lenient

Javarni Cato has his sentence increased to 9 years after the Attorney General takes action.

Government commits to major building safety reforms

Government has made a series of commitments to make sure people living in high-rise buildings are safe.

CMA requires Electro Rent to sell its UK arm

The CMA has decided that Electro Rent should sell its UK division to preserve competition following its merger with Microlease.

PM trilateral meeting with Chancellor Merkel and President Macron: 17 May 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May met with Chancellor Merkel of Germany and President Macron of France in Sofia.

New measures to back British shale gas exploration

Announcing new measures to support the development of British shale gas.

Hiring a car for your wedding?

In a recent DVLA survey 77% of drivers said that they travelled to their own weddings by car.

‘Radical reform’ of building regulatory system needed, finds Dame Judith Hackitt

New regulatory framework for higher-risk residential buildings is required to improve building safety and ensure that residents are safe.

Multi-million pound investment for the latest aerospace manufacturing and engine technology

Support for research to develop new engine cooling systems and new technology to stop the formation of ice crystals on engines when cruising at high altitudes.

£800k Stansted cycle path upgrade opens

A section of the national cycle network linking London Stansted Airport with communities across Essex has reopened after a £800,000 upgrade.

Queen appoints new Lord-Lieutenant for Londonderry

The Queen has appointed a new Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Londonderry.

Traffic officer Siobhan drives home message on avoiding breakdowns

Traffic officers work around the clock to help people who get into difficulty. One has taken to YouTube to share her expertise as motorists get set to travel.

Inaugural meeting of the Life Sciences Council at Downing Street

Yesterday Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Business Secretary Greg Clark chaired the inaugural meeting of the Life Sciences Council at Downing Street.

Government to cut Fixed Odds Betting Terminals maximum stake from £100 to £2

Minister for Sport and Civil Society Tracey Crouch announces move to better protect consumers and communities.

Dr Liam Fox launches global investment drive, bringing more than £30 billion to the UK

International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox launches a new drive to attract more than £30 billion of investment to 68 projects across the UK.