Press Releases

UK & Montenegro celebrate 140 years of diplomatic relations

The UK and Montenegro are celebrating 140 years of diplomatic relations with a special event to mark the auspicious occasion.

£2.1m programme of improvements to River Thames locks

Work will support recreational and commercial boating along 135-mile stretch of water.

HS2 kicks off hunt for Birmingham Curzon Street construction teams

HS2 today began the search for the construction team that will take the new Curzon Street station from concept to reality, and put Birmingham firmly at the heart of the HS2 network.

New research will examine effect of gender norms on men and boys

Today on International Men’s Day, the Government Equalities Office will commission new research which will look at stereotypical expectations of men and boys.

Leatherhead van destroyed after link to waste crime

Vehicle seen in Surrey town part of criminal probe

New 'Social Value' contracts to revolutionise government procurement

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, David Lidington, announces new government procurement measures.

Foreign Secretary visits Iran to raise nuclear deal, regional conflicts and consular cases

The Foreign Secretary travels to Iran to hold talks with the Iranian government.

Help make medicines safer: report suspected side effects in children and during pregnancy

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched the third annual social media campaign to promote the importance of reporting suspected side effects from medicines to the Yellow Card Scheme.

Report 19/2018: Collision at London Waterloo

RAIB has today released its report into the collision at Waterloo station, London, on 15 August 2017.

Major new multi million pound satellite investment deal for the UK

A new multi-million-pound deal by European businesses Eutelsat and Airbus will see satellite components and major parts assembled in the UK.