Press Releases

PM welcomes hero British divers to Downing Street

The heroic British divers who helped to rescue 12 boys and their coach trapped in Thailand were welcomed to Downing Street today by the Prime Minister.

Global Disability Summit sparks 170 commitments to tackle stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities

The UK Government’s first ever Global Disability Summit has yielded ambitious commitments from a host of governments and other organisations.

Government confirms detail on new Bill that will put Withdrawal Agreement into law

The Government has published a White Paper on how it will legislate for the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU.

Further business rates pilots announced

More councils are being invited to apply for powers to retain the growth in their business rates.

Government proposes shake-up of Local Enterprise Partnerships

New proposals for LEPs to supercharge economic growth and drive forward investment in local businesses across the country.

Government’s new planning rulebook to deliver more quality, well-designed homes

Revised National Planning Policy Framework published.

Playground ready for summer fun at Forge Mill Farm

Visitors to Sandwell Park can enjoy the playground once again, following its temporary closure during work on Phase 2 of the Perry Barr and Witton Flood Scheme.

More than a million people still to need to renew their tax credits

With a week to go before the renewal deadline, a million customers still need to complete their tax credits renewal, HMRC has announced.

Government announces changes to court estate

Seven court buildings that are either underused, dilapidated or too close to another will be closed, with money raised reinvested into modernising the justice system.

UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister on 10th Joint Working Group

Alistair Burt confirms the strength and depth of the UK-Bahraini relationship, and the UK’s support for Bahrain’s continuing reform programme.

Upgrades to busy M3 junction at Winchester backed

Proposals for a multi-million pound upgrade to improve journeys for drivers who use junction 9 on the M3 at Winchester have been supported in a recent public consultation

Paedophile has sentence increased after Solicitor General’s referral

Paedophile has sentence increased after Solicitor General’s referral

Minister of State for the Americas statement on Nicaragua

FCO Minister Sir Alan Duncan deeply concerned by ongoing violence and reports of human rights abuses in Nicaragua.

CMA takes action to support vulnerable people

The CMA is today hosting a major conference on how better to support vulnerable people in getting the most possible from efficient, competitive markets.

Judging panel announced for designer of the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020

The 10 panel members are looking for a design concept that will create an original, inspiring and memorable visitor experience.

Next Director of the CPS announced

Max Hill QC has been appointed as the next Director of Public Prosecutions

Queen appoints new Suffragan Bishop of Warrington

The Queen has appointed the Venerable Beverley Anne Mason as Suffragan Bishop of Warrington.

New drive to help victims and witnesses give best evidence in South East

Vulnerable victims and witnesses in the South East who need help giving evidence will soon have more support than ever - as the number of specially trained intermediaries continues to rise.