Press Releases

Sentences increased for gang who illegally sold thousands of farmed puppies

Four men have had their sentences increased under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme

Environment Agency supports water restrictions in the North West

Action is being taken to help reduce demand for water during prolonged dry weather

Blue Green Algae remains present in four Lake District locations

Lake users advised to remain cautious

Foreign Office Minister Mark Field visits Mongolia

Foreign Office Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, Mark Field on his first official visit to Mongolia.

£1.5 billion space export campaign to fuel British industry growth

International Trade Secretary launches the Department for International Trade's first ever space exports campaign to target export opportunities in the US and India.

UK Government Ministers support Wales’ rural economy at Royal Welsh Show

The UK Government will show its strong support for Wales’ agriculture, food and business sectors at the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells next week (23-26 July)

Brokenshire moves to review building regulations fire safety guidance

The government has clarified building regulations fire safety guidance, following recommendations made by Dame Judith Hackitt, and is seeking views on the revisions.

Military personnel in Scotland protected from tax hikes

Thousands of troops set to be left out of pocket by tax rises recently announced by the Scottish Government will be protected by plans unveiled by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today (Thursday 19 July).

Ministers seek views on shale planning reforms

A consultation on proposed planning reforms for exploratory shale gas development in England has been launched.

Highways England scoops three awards in safety ‘drive’ to customers

Highways England has been praised for three leading safety initiatives designed to encourage motorists to check their vehicles before setting off.

HS2 already delivering benefits to UK

A report produced by outgoing HS2 Ltd Chairman, Sir David Higgins (HS2: Realising the potential), shows that the benefits of HS2 are already being realised across the UK.

Victory for consumers as cap on energy tariffs to become law

New bill will protect millions more households from unfair price rises.

Statement by CSPL on Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme Delivery Report

The Committee has issued a statement on Parliament's Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme Delivery Report

Government seeks views on legal aid for inquests

Bereaved families and legal professionals are being asked to share their experience of inquests as part of a Government review into the provision of legal aid.

Report 08/2018: Collision at Stainforth Road level crossing

RAIB has today released its report into a collision at Stainforth Road level crossing, 11 January 2018.

Bradford child rapist has sentence increased

Prison term increased for child rapist Ansar Mahmood

Government commits to new round of voter ID pilots at next local elections

Steps to boost confidence in our democratic process and safeguard elections against fraud have been set out under plans to extend the requirement to show ID when voting.