Press Releases

Record number of fake HMRC websites deactivated

HMRC has removed more than 20,000 malicious websites during the past year, but warns people to stay alert to the threat from online fraudsters.

Charges in suspected people smuggling investigation

Seven people have been charged following an operation by Immigration Enforcement Criminal and Financial Investigation (CFI) officers as part of an investigation into a suspected people smuggling ring.

Troika statement on South Sudan on 29 June 2018

The UK, US and Norway have issued a Troika statement on the South Sudan peace process following the Khartoum Declaration of Agreement on 27 June.

Media advisory notice - Hillsborough proceedings

The Attorney General Jeremy Wright QC MP wishes to draw attention to the requirement not to publish material, including online, which could jeopardise the defendants’ right to a fair trial

Work on Northumberland flood defence complete

The Environment Agency has completed work on a new flood embankment which will reduce the risk of flooding at Tyne Green in Hexham.

UK Hydrographic Office supports G7 Healthy Oceans commitments

Britain's world-leading hydrographers and marine geospatial specialists at the UK Hydrographic Office are committed to supporting G7 action on pledges.

FCO Minister visits Bangladesh for talks on the Rohingya crisis and girls’ education

Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field, and UK Special Envoy for Gender Equality, Joanna Roper, are to visit Dhaka and refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar to discuss the Rohingya crisis and girls’ education in Bangladesh.

Rare bird eggs importation prevented by Border Force at Heathrow

Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport have seized 19 eggs containing rare and endangered bird species, two of which had already hatched.

Over a quarter of UK motorists name their cars, according to new research

Research by DVLA shows that over a quarter of UK motorists have named their car, with 28% of those surveyed saying that they had given their car a name.