Press Releases

International summit to crack down on sexual predators in the aid sector

World’s leading aid players gather in London to make major commitments at International Safeguarding Summit on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Solihull man ordered to complete 220 hours of unpaid work

Adam Orsler of Solihull, was sentenced today, for charges relating to the illegal dumping of waste in Smethwick.

Government releases funding to replace unsafe cladding

The government has released the first tranche of an estimated £400 million to remove and replace unsafe cladding on social sector high-rise housing.

Football coach paedophile has sentence increased after Solicitor General’s referral

The Court of Appeal has increased Anthony Pickering's sentence to 9 years.

More faith and belief groups to join the National Service of Remembrance

Seven more faith and belief groups are to be permanently represented during the National Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph from this year.

UK-France space agreement delivers device to ocean satellite

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission is a step closer to launch as a UK built device is delivered to Thales Alenia Space in France.

Lower Thames Crossing opens its doors at first of sixty public events

Public invited to have their say on the multi-billion pound Lower Thames Crossing project.

UK House Price Index for August 2018

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi

The UK, along with the members of the G7, has issued a statement following the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.