Press Releases

Minister announces '10 Prisons Project' to develop new model of excellence

Prisons Minister Rory Stewart has today (17 August 2018) announced a new project to tackle the most persistent and urgent problems facing 10 of the most challenging prisons.

New UK help to protect millions at risk from deadly airstrikes in North West Syria

The UK government will help protect and assist civilians in North West Syria

Positive response from EU needed to secure our continent's shared prosperity

UK Business Secretary met ministerial counterparts and businesses in Austria and Finland to discuss Chequers white paper and future economic relationships post Brexit.

Smart meter enabled technology could see electric car owners cut bills and make money

Energy Minister Claire Perry has praised OVO Energy’s electric vehicle offering - enabled by smart meters - for rewarding off-peak energy use.

Paedophile has sentence increased after Unduly Lenient Sentence referral

David Ballinger has his sentence increased to 12 years 8 months imprisonment plus 1 year extended licence.

Highways England statement in response to Genoa bridge collapse

A statement from Highways England in response to the Genoa bridge collapse in Italy.

Senior Directors of Mergers appointed

2 Senior Directors have been appointed by the CMA to oversee its work assessing companies’ mergers.

Light aircraft used to target illegal abstraction investigations

Information gathered from the air is helping the Environment Agency protect nature and wildlife

Flood sirens in Grimsby and Cleethorpes to be tested on 24 August

The tests will be carried out by the Environment Agency and local residents can find out more at a community drop-in.

New Northern Powerhouse partners named as exports rise

Global exporters join the Northern Powerhouse Partners Programme.

James Brokenshire launches £200 million pilot to boost social home ownership

Midlands Voluntary Right to Buy Pilot is the first step in helping housing association tenants realise their dream of home ownership.

UK response to the Ebola outbreak in North Kivu, DRC

The UK is working closely with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other partners to tackle the latest outbreak of Ebola in the country.

Celebrities and social media stars investigated for not labelling posts

Social media influencers, who can sway the shopping habits of millions, may not be disclosing that they have been paid for their posts.