Press Releases

Projects lay the groundwork for a future of robolawyers and flying cars

New fund will back projects that will ensure rules and regulations keep pace with technological advances of the future from virtual lawyers to flying cars.

Minister for Asia in Sri Lanka to discuss reconciliation and people-to-people links

Mark Field, Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, will hold meetings with government and opposition figures, as well as members of civil society.

Historical notes on Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff working in the Foreign Office

New booklet provides insight into the history of BAME staff working in UK diplomacy over the last 70 years.

Government to double £2 million of UK support to Indonesia Appeal

The UK government will double the first £2 million of donations from the public to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Indonesia Tsunami Appeal

International Trade Secretary in South Korea discussing how to boost our bilateral trade after Brexit

Dr Fox is meeting with government and businesses in Seoul where he will progress plans to ensure continuity and stability for businesses.

MERS-CoV case in England

Public Health England (PHE) confirm that an individual has been diagnosed with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in England.

Joint statement from Prime Minister May and Prime Minister Rutte

Prime Minister May and Prime Minister Rutte make a joint statement: 4 October 2018.

Repeat offender has sentence increased after Attorney General’s referral

Mafuta Capitao has had his sentence increased following the Attorney General's referral to the Court of Appeal.

First look at HS2’s Euston tunnel portal site

HS2 completes the demolition of the former carriage sheds at Euston station, revealing the site of the approach tunnels for the new high speed rail link’s London terminal.

UK exposes Russian cyber attacks

The UK National Cyber Security Centre has identified a campaign by the Russian military intelligence service of indiscriminate and reckless cyber attacks.

Digital pregnancy tests recalled in new alert amid false positive results

People who have purchased Clear & Simple Digital Pregnancy Tests are advised to check the lot number after some tests have returned inaccurate results.

OTS Board changes taking place in the next few months

Paul Morton, the Tax Director of the OTS, has today announced his decision to step down once a successor is in place, for personal reasons. Angela Knight CBE, Chair of the OTS, has also confirmed that the pressure of other commitments means she will be stepping down in due course, once the new Tax Director and Chair are in place.

Lloyds issued with legal directions for PPI breaches

The CMA has taken action against Lloyds Banking Group (Lloyds) for serious breaches affecting thousands of PPI customers.

Super structure lifted over M6 as part of major technology upgrade

New timelapse footage shows a giant gantry being lifted over the M6 as part of a major technology upgrade which will help improve journeys for thousands of drivers.

James Brokenshire leads Midlands Engine trade visit to India

The Secretary of State leads a delegation of business and public representatives on a trade visit to promote ties between the Midlands and India.

MHRA to consult on EU exit no-deal legislative proposals

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today opened a consultation on how its legislation and regulatory processes would have to be modified in the event of the UK not securing a deal with the EU after the UK’s exit, with no Implementation Period.