Press Releases

Mark Field visits Vientiane for UK-Laos political dialogue

The Minister of State for Asia & The Pacific will lead the UK delegation for the political dialogue, hold bilateral meetings, and meet a range of NGOs.

New projects announced to protect cultural heritage overseas

UK Heritage Minister announces grants for projects in Middle East and North Africa

UK calls on the international community to prioritise long-term support for the Rohingya people on the anniversary of the crisis

One year on from the devastating man-made crisis which saw the mass exodus of 700,000 people from Burma to Bangladesh the UK is calling on the international community to provide long-term support

PLANS HAVE BEEN PUT FORWARD FOR HULL’S £42M TIDAL FLOOD SCHEME

Planning permission is being sought for a £42 million Humber Hull Frontage Improvement Scheme to provide better protection from flooding.

Preserving the past and present for the future

Future generations will get an exciting glimpse of life when work was taking place on the North East’s first ever triple decker roundabout.

UK’s commitment to back Britain’s world class aid organisations in the event of a “no deal”

The International Development Secretary makes a commitment to protect Britain’s world class aid organisations in the unlikely event that we reach March 2019 without agreeing a deal with the EU.

Jail for man who violently robbed victim in Norwich home

Daniel Rushworth is ordered to jail after his suspended sentence was increased by the Court of Appeal

Minister for Middle East's statement on Israeli settlement construction

Alistair Burt issues a statement on plans to construct over 2,100 settlement units across the West Bank.

Three fined for illegal fishing in the North East

The Environment Agency joined forces with Cleveland Police to carry out boat patrols on the River Tees.

Report 12/2018: Collision at Frognal Farm User Worked Crossing

RAIB has today released its report into a collision at Frognal Farm User Worked Crossing, 23 October 2017.

Freshers urged to get MenACWY and MMR vaccines before start of term

PHE encourages students and their parents to call their GP practice if they know they have not received these vaccines, or are unsure if they are up to date.