Press Releases

Call for new green innovations to tackle climate change

Innovators and researchers can bid for a share of £60 million with their ideas to make our air cleaner and help tackle climate change.

Secretary of State celebrates Welsh businesses as the “great engines of growth”

Alun Cairns hail achievements of Fast Growth 50 companies at milestone 20th anniversary awards ceremony

£60 million competition to find the next Grange Hill, Peppa Pig and Byker Grove

The search for “the next big thing” in UK Children’s Television is gearing up as part of a £60 million initiative being introduced by Government to support the nation's vibrant broadcast sector.

Change of Governor of the Cayman Islands in October 2018.

Mr Martyn Roper has been appointed Governor of the Cayman Islands.

Safeguarding Summit 2018: Global aid community to take action against sexual predators

More than 500 delegates from across the international aid community to commit to a “root to branch” change in the way the sector operates.

Arsonist jailed following Solicitor General’s referral

Lee Batchelor has had his sentence increased to 3 years 2 months immediate imprisonment.

FCO Statement on the attack at Kerch Polytechnic College in Crimea

The Foreign Office offers condolences to those affected by the attack in Kerch, Crimea

Foreign & Commonweath Office Minister meets next generation of leaders at Asia-Europe Foundation summit

FCO Minister Mark Field held a roundtable session with students and young professionals taking part in the ASEF Young Leaders’ Summit in Brussels.

Government to toughen rules banning sex offenders from councils

New disqualification rules to prevent people found guilty of serious crimes from serving as councillors and mayors.

'Forgotten lands' to receive forestry boost

New Forestry Investment Zone launched in Cumbria to help unlock the economic benefits of forestry.

Tilbury Port to capitalise on opportunities to boost trade

International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox visits Tilbury Port today, to meet with port employees and members of the Tilbury on the Thames Trust.

Over £5 million awarded to community groups to fight extremism

Funding comes as the Building a Stronger Britain Together programme grows to a network of more than 220 groups.

Appointment of 3 non-executive directors completes new Single Financial Guidance Body's board

Three non-executive directors appointed to the board of a new service established by the Financial Guidance and Claims Act to provide free and impartial help on money matters.

Highways England working in tandem with Sustrans to help cyclists

Highways England has teamed up with Sustrans, the walking and cycling charity, to deliver a £3 million boost to encourage more people to get on their bikes.

Draft bill to restore and renew Palace of Westminster published today

Parliament’s decision to restore and renew the Palace of Westminster for future generations taken forward.

IR 01/2018: Loss of speed restrictions on the Cambrian line

Interim report released following the loss of speed restriction data to trains on the Cambrian line, 20 October 2017.

Recreational angling puts £1.4bn into English economy

Freshwater anglers contribute an estimated £1.4 billion annually to the English economy, supporting up to 27,000 full-time equivalent jobs, through their spending on the sport.

Environment Agency commits to fight against modern slavery

The Environment Agency commits to tackling modern day slavery

Dissolving seaweed sauce sachets among innovative schemes to cut down on harmful plastic waste

Moving to a greener, cleaner economy which helps protect the environment is a key part of the government’s modern Industrial Strategy.