Press Releases

New quarantine proposals to protect England's trees

Environment Secretary launches first Tree Health Resilience Strategy to protect England’s trees from pests and diseases for generations to come.

250-strong apprentice force powering Somerset nuclear project

Hinkley Point C site owners, EDF, set target of 1,000 apprentices working on the project during its lifespan, and today a quarter of those places have been filled.

Highways England promotes road safety and partnership working

Highways England and emergency service partners are promoting a number of road safety messages ahead of the May Bank Holiday and Whitsun Week getaway.

Home Secretary launches Windrush scheme

The Home Secretary has today announced that legislation has been introduced to bring into force a package of measures under a Windrush scheme.

Kent business Stitch & Story takes US market by storm

Since embarking on its exporting journey last year, the business has doubled its turnover and expanded its team from 2 to 5 employees.

Domestic abuse sentence increased after Solicitor General’s referral

The Solicitor General is successful in his bid to increase James Llewhellin's sentence for domestic abuse.

Jobs strategy aims to cut reoffending

Offenders are to be put on the path to employment from the day they enter prison, in a major policy intervention announced by Justice Secretary David Gauke in London today (Thursday 24 May).