Press Releases

Jail time to double for assaulting an emergency worker

New law protecting emergency workers from assault to receive Royal Assent today (Thursday 13 September 2018).

UK first: Parents who lose a child entitled to bereavement leave

A new workplace right to paid leave for bereaved parents has been officially enshrined in law today.

Savers to earn 50p for every £1 saved thanks to Help to Save

Help to Save means low-income savers on tax credits and Universal Credit can get a 50% bonus from the government on whatever they manage to save.

Traffic officers go back to school for road safety education

It will be back to school for Highways England traffic officers next week as they visit pupils living alongside the A30 in Cornwall to hand out a few road safety lessons.

Government launch call for evidence to be geospatial world leader

Sector and beyond urged to take part and share views on geospatial future vision, as part of a call for evidence launched today.

Memorial Commission to honour victims of Grenfell Tower fire

A community-led Memorial Commission is to be set up so that community members can decide on the long-term future of the Grenfell Tower site.

New centre opens to search for next generation of diabetes treatment

New Novo Nordisk research centre in Oxford demonstrates a vote of confidence in UK talent and the quality of our research in the UK.

Landmark Agriculture Bill to deliver a green Brexit

Bill will provide powers for Welsh Government Ministers to pursue their own reforms

Significant progress and a setback for flood reduction work in a Lancashire town

The completion of a flood alleviation scheme in Earby is likely to be delayed