Press Releases

UK Government announces Edinburgh Fringe funding to promote new talent on global stage

The UK Government will provide £100,000 to this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Environmental farming scheme given green light

Popular “Payment by Results” pilot scheme is granted two years of further funding

Government announces next step towards long term future of Grenfell Tower site

The government has re-committed to putting the Grenfell Tower bereaved, survivors and community at the heart of deciding what happens to the future of the site.

Government launches new plans to stamp out the illegal wildlife trade ahead of landmark UK conference

Anti-wildlife trafficking projects around the world given £31.5 million boost.

Environment Agency announces support for farmers during dry weather

The Environment Agency is supporting farmers dealing with the pressures of the hot, dry weather by allowing a more flexible approach to water abstraction.

Yorkshire leading the way for manufacturing exports outside of London

Just in time for Yorkshire Day, the government is today revealing that it’s Yorkshire which is the top exporter of manufacturing goods outside of London.

100% of UK employers publish gender pay gap data

For the first time ever, 100% of UK employers identified as being in scope of gender pay gap regulations have published their data.

"Parole: 50 years and Counting": Speech given to Parole Board by Rt Hon Sir Brian Leveson

The Rt Hon Sir Brian Leveson, President of the Queen’s Bench Division, gave a speech, "Parole: 50 years and Counting", at the Parole Board members' Strategy Day on 18 July 2018

Go on a coastal adventure with The Snail and the Whale

Explore England's coastline

Change of British High Commissioner to Belize in October 2018

Ms Claire Evans OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to Belize.