Press Releases

Farming regulation changes proposed

A major simplification of the way we regulate farming has been proposed in an interim report published today

Foreign Secretary marks the 23rd anniversary of the genocide at Srebrenica

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave a statement on the anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, remembering those who tragically lost their lives.

Border Force seize cocaine at Gatwick

An attempt to smuggle cocaine into the UK has been prevented by Border Force officers at Gatwick Airport.

Cocaine worth £1.2 million seized by Border Force at Gatwick.

An attempt to smuggle cocaine into the UK hidden in handbags and a suitcase has been prevented by Border Force officers at Gatwick Airport.

'It’s coming home’ – be safe and marvel at England’s two ‘World Cup’ motorways!

Football mania is expected to leave England motorways with up to a third less traffic tomorrow night.

New £5 million support package for South Wiltshire

A new £5 million support package for South Wiltshire has been announced by the government.

Londonderry attack

Karen Bradley has condemned the firing of shots in Londonderry last night.

Water companies need to do more to protect the environment, report shows

Water companies need to do more to protect the environment, says a new Environment Agency report.

Highways England boosting local economy with multi-million pound upgrade of M1

A new £373m smart motorway upgrade in Northamptonshire which is set to cut congestion and support more than 50,000 new homes in the area starts next month.

A boon for bees as Environment Agency trials pollinator project

The project seeks to provide and protect valuable habitat for bees

Queen approves nomination to Suffragan See of Crediton

The Queen has approved the nomination of Venerable Jacqueline Ann Searle, BEd, MA, Archdeacon of Gloucester, to the Suffragan See of Crediton.

Smoother, safer Eden Valley journeys in £5 million A66 repairs

Businesses, commuters and tourists are to get smoother, safer journeys along the A66 through Eden Valley in Cumbria – thanks to a £5 million package of repairs.

PM reveals package of measures to promote a more peaceful, prosperous and democratic Western Balkans

UK to remain fully committed to Western Balkans prosperity and security after Brexit, PM confirms as host of Summit.

HM Land Registry launches new digital Local Land Charges Register

HM Land Registry takes another step forward in the Government’s ambition to make the home-buying process simpler, faster and cheaper.

UK hosts Western Balkans Summit

The fifth Western Balkans Summit concluded on 10 July with the signing of joint declarations on Good Neighbourly Relations, War Crimes and Missing Persons.