Press Releases

New mental health campaign launched across the Midlands

Public Health England’s new Every Mind Matters campaign encourages adults in the Midlands to look after their mental health as they do their physical health.

PM pledges action on suicide to mark World Mental Health Day

Prime Minister Theresa May announces new funding for Samaritans’ helpline and appoints first UK Minister for Suicide Prevention.

Foreign Secretary call with Saudi Foreign Minister about Jamal Khashoggi

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has spoken to the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Adel al-Jubeir, about Jamal Khashoggi.

Foreign Secretary statement on Hong Kong declining a journalist's visa

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has commented on the decision by authorities in Hong Kong not to renew a journalist's visa.

Working to save England's rarest ant from extinction

We're working with partners on the 'Back from the Brink Project' to save narrow-headed ant nests along the A38 in Devon.

Extra prison time for waste dumper

A waste dumper already serving time in prison has had his sentence increased by Basildon Crown Court.

Justice Secretary publishes plans to stabilise Bedford prison

Experienced supervisors brought in to drive up standards and extra training for newer staff.

CMA launches immediate review of audit sector

The CMA has launched a detailed study of the audit sector to examine concerns that it is not working well for the economy or investors.

Value of location data to be unlocked by government investment

The Geospatial Commission will invest £5 million to help unlock the value of geospatial data held by its six expert Partner Bodies.

Report 16/2018: Detrainment onto live track near Peckham Rye

RAIB has today released its report into the detrainment of passengers onto electrically live track near Peckham Rye station, 7 November 2017.

Grading under review for Westmoreland Supported Housing Limited

Providers being investigated for an issue regarding their compliance with the Governance and Financial Viability Standard are added to the regulator's GUR list.

UK Government launches first public sector counter fraud profession

The UK government announces its commitment to tackle fraud and error across the public sector by launching its counter fraud profession.

Prison officer safety equipment rolled out

Prisons Minister announces roll-out of PAVA incapacitant spray to prison officers across the country.

HS2 reveals design vision for new stations in Birmingham and Solihull

HS2 will release images for 2 of its brand new stations, marking a significant milestone for the programme, cementing the project’s commitment to the Midlands and emphasising the region’s place at the heart of Britain’s new high speed network.