Press Releases

Welsh goods exports increase by 7.1% to £16.4bn

New HMRC figures reveal increase in value of exports in March 2018 compared to previous 12 months

Fox: no doom and gloom as goods exports boom across UK

Every part of the UK has seen their goods exports increase thanks to increasing global opportunities, new data shows.

UK meeting milestones for Euratom exit

Nuclear safeguards legislation successfully passes through Parliament; UK on track to meet international obligations from day one of exit.

Work starts on Northumberland flood defence

The Environment Agency has started work on a new £65,000 flood bank in a Northumberland town to reduce the risk of flooding from the River Tyne.

Veterans to retain military ID, allowing easier access to services

Personnel leaving the armed forces will now be able to keep their military ID, Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood has announced.

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson meeting with Chief Executive of Afghanistan Dr Abdullah Abdullah

The Foreign Secretary met with Chief Executive of Afghanistan Dr Abdullah Abdullah on 7 June at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Minister hears from farmers at Royal Cornwall Show

Farmers and fishermen speak to Cabinet Office Minister about impact of Brexit.

New housing Director General appointed by department

A new Director General for housing will be appointed to oversee important work to help deliver the homes our country needs.

Northern Powerhouse Minister calls for ‘Ivy League of the North’ to rival the best universities in the world

Jake Berry speaks at the first ever Northern Powerhouse Higher Education summit.

Foreign Secretary statement on the announcement of a ceasefire in Afghanistan

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson welcomes announcement by Afghanistan’s National Unity Government of a ceasefire over Eid al-Fitr.

Alun Cairns congratulates Welsh digital firm One Team Logic on Queen’s Award for Enterprise accolade

Welsh Secretary visits Talbot Green company honoured for its ground-breaking safeguarding software

UK Hydrographic Office hosts local World Hydrography Day event

The UKHO hosted an event last week at the Museum of Somerset, Taunton, in celebration of World Hydrography Day

Advice for drivers as thousands plot course for Cosford air show

Drivers travelling to the annual air show at RAF Cosford this weekend are being encouraged to plan their journeys with bumper crowds set to attend.

Nominations open for police volunteer awards

Nominations opened today (Thursday 7 June) for the 25th annual Lord Ferrers Awards, which celebrate the exceptional achievements of volunteers in policing.

Citigroup boss to oversee UK investment drive

Mark Slaughter will accelerate work to build relationships with the world’s biggest investors and lead cross-government efforts to attract more investment.