Press Releases

HMRC saves public £2.4M by stopping fraudsters

HMRC has saved the public over £2.4m by tackling fraudsters that trick them into using premium rate phone numbers for services that HMRC provide for free.

Winners of the 2018 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service announced

A record 250 voluntary groups from across the UK will today receive a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for their work in their communities.

Foreign Secretary statement on Khan al-Ahmar

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson calls on Israel to reconsider proposals to demolish the Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar and plans to construct over 3,000 settlement units in the West Bank.

New £63 million defence scheme is turning the tide against floods in Rossall

Environment Agency open new £63 million flood defence scheme in Rossall

UK-Israel strengthen ties with new innovation agreements

Science Minister Sam Gyimah signs landmark agreements with Israel focussing on innovation, ageing and artificial intelligence

Dalí’s Champagne Standard Lamps at risk of leaving the UK

Arts minister steps in to prevent ‘A Pair of Champagne Standard Lamps’ by Salvador Dalí and Edward James from export.

Consultation seeks views on Alkane Energy permit application

Alkane Energy UK Ltd have applied for an environmental permit to drill at a site in Rufford

Justice Minister outlines vision for Secure Schools

Schools with security, not prisons with education – Justice Minister sets out plan for new Secure Schools.

CMA investigates funerals sector

The CMA is launching a review into the £2 billion funerals market to ensure that people are not getting a bad deal.