Press Releases

Public urged not to take dangerous risks as Storm Diana hits Britain

As Storm Diana hits Britain, the Environment Agency and National Fire Chiefs Council are urging the public to avoid life-endangering risks such as driving through flood water, taking ‘storm selfies’ and wave watching, which put themselves and rescue services in extreme danger.

Lord Bourne encourages schools to celebrate diversity and build inclusive relationships

Lord Bourne visits Schools Linking Programme in Luton aimed at promoting community cohesion between pupils.

New members appointed to the Probation Board by Secretary of State

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland appoints new members to the Probation Board for NI

Government bans combustible materials on high-rise homes

The government is banning combustible materials on new high-rise homes and giving support to local authorities to carry out emergency remediation work.

First progress report of commissioners at Northamptonshire county council published

Report sets out action by Commissioners to stabilise the council.

Northamptonshire local government shake-up proposal

A consultation has been published seeking views on the reorganisation of local government in Northamptonshire.

Instructors' thumbs up for motorway driving lessons

Driving instructors in the North West have given the thumbs up to new learner driver motorway lessons.

Appointment of new Policing Board members announced Secretary of State

Secretary of State appoints new members to the Northern Ireland Policing Board

Young people most at risk in a flood, warns Environment Agency & British Red Cross

The Environment Agency and British Red Cross research shows that young people most at risk in a flood

26,000 new businesses set up by entrepreneurial jobseekers

Jobseekers have set up more than 26,000 new businesses under the New Enterprise Allowance scheme.

Environment Agency issues Brockham oil site permits

The Environment Agency has issued new modern permits to Angus Energy plc for production at its Brockham site in Surrey.

HIV diagnoses continue to fall as UK exceeds UNAIDS target

Prevention efforts to end the HIV epidemic in the UK are working, but with 8% unaware of their infection it is still vital people seek an HIV test if at risk.

UKRI launches in Wales

Taking Welsh innovation from discovery to commercialisation

Crack down on suppliers who don’t pay on time

Minister for Implementation Oliver Dowden announces for the first time, failure of companies to demonstrate prompt payment to their suppliers could result in them being prevented from winning government contracts.

CMA proposes major funerals probe after identifying serious concerns

The CMA is consulting on a major funerals probe because of concerns over large price hikes, hitting people at their most vulnerable.

Charities can bid for £15 million Tampon Tax Fund

Thousands of women and girls across the country are set to benefit from a new £15 million round of the Tampon Tax Fund