Press Releases

Record 22,400 minimum wage workers to receive millions in backpay

The names of 239 employers found to have underpaid 22,400 UK workers by a total of £1.44m have been published today by the government.

Welsh businesses named and shamed for underpaying minimum wage workers

Record 22,400 minimum wage workers UK wide to receive millions in backpay after underpayment by employers

PM meets Chancellor Merkel: 5 July 2018

Prime Minister May had a bilateral meeting with Chancellor Merkel in Berlin.

Culture Secretary Matt Hancock confirms next steps for return of Bayeux Tapestry to the UK

Bayeux Tapestry set to be on display in the UK in 2022 - the first time since its creation more than 900 years ago

Blood pressure and heart medication recalled from Pharmacies

We are working with UK pharmacies to recall blood pressure and heart medication as a precaution

'Critical asset’ for predicting flooding in York being built

A concrete channel that will help predict whether York is likely to be affected by flooding is being constructed in the River Nidd by the Environment Agency.

Government leads energy charge across public sector, saving up to £340 million

New ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across government.

New appointments to the Board of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

New appointments and reappointments have been made to Kew's Board of Trustees.

M4 smart motorway plans to go on show this weekend

130,000 drivers who use the M4 between Hayes and Theale in are set to benefit from a major project to upgrade the road to a smart motorway.

Attacker who attempted to burn Milton Keynes mum to death is jailed for life

Raymond Bowen who set a young mother alight and watched her burn has been jailed for life after the Solicitor General referred the case to the Court of Appeal

Natural flood management scheme for Yorkshire Dales communities

A scheme to help better protect rural communities in the Yorkshire Dales from being cut-off by flood water using natural measures starts this summer.

Government announces landmark Town Deal for Greater Grimsby

Over 8,800 new jobs and nearly 10,000 new homes will be delivered in Greater Grimsby thanks to a new, ground-breaking Stage 1 Town Deal worth £67 million.

New Housing Administration regime

RSH welcomes new legislation for managing potential insolvency in the social housing sector.

Further consultation on proposed changes to A303 Stonehenge upgrade

People interested in plans to upgrade the A303 past Stonehenge are urged to have their say on revised proposals to further protect the World Heritage site.

Co-operation the key to tackling pennywort

Call to report sightings of invasive plant along the River Thames

Recall – SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet

We are working with SAM Medical Products to recall affected tourniquets due to manufacture stitching error.

Bed bugs project is among 53 business ideas to receive funding

A device which could revolutionise how bed bugs are tackled is one of many business ideas being supported by Innovate UK's latest open funding competition.

CMA demands pricing action from energy company

The CMA has taken action against an energy company that has failed to provide pricing information to small business customers.

Ticket bots ban comes into force

New legislation coming into force today bans ticket touts from using automated software to buy more tickets for events than they are allowed

Environment Agency confirms Blue Green Algae in three locations across the Lake District

What you should do if you suspect Blue Green Algae is present and how to report it

EU Expert Panel meets in Cardiff

Welsh Secretary continues engagement on EU exit in Wales

100 miles of extra lanes coming to North West motorways

Drivers in the North West are being promised over 100 miles of extra lanes on the region’s motorways to tackle congestion and improve journey times.