Press Releases

Family of Elsie Frost can apply for fresh inquest

The Attorney General, Geoffrey Cox QC MP, has today given consent for the family of Elsie Frost to apply to the High Court for a fresh inquest into the circumstances surrounding her death.

UK and Poland join forces to curb hostile state activity across Europe

The UK and Poland have today (20 December) pledged to ramp up defence and security to face emerging threats such as cyber attacks and hostile Russian activity.

UK-Poland intergovernmental consultations, 20 December 2018: joint communiqué

Prime Minister Theresa May and the Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki agreed a joint communiqué during their consultations at Lancaster House, London.

Polluter to submit plans for River Witham repairs

The Environment Agency has served a 'notice of liability' for a pollution incident that killed at least 100,000 fish in Lincolnshire.

Highways England helps football fans reach festive fixtures

At one of the busiest times of the year football fans are gearing up to travel the country to see their teams in action during the hectic festive fixture schedule.

UK and allies reveal global scale of Chinese cyber campaign

The UK government and its allies are holding responsible elements of the Chinese government for an extensive cyber campaign

Planning application submitted for Holocaust Memorial proposed for next to Parliament

Planning application for the UK’s new Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre has been submitted.

Oldham knife murderer has sentence increased

Mohamed Jama has had the minimum term of his life sentence increased following the Solicitor General's Unduly Lenient Sentence referral.

World-leading UK Ivory Bill becomes law

The Ivory Bill has gained Royal Assent to become law. The Act is expected to come into force in late 2019

Trio of justice bills become law

Justice Secretary David Gauke today spoke of his pride in a department ‘delivering real change’, after 3 important justice bills all became law on the same day (20 December 2018).

Plans to speed up new homes held up with new developer contribution rules

Consultation published on changes to developer contribution rules which will speed up housing delivery.

£28.6 million contract awarded to upgrade Bahrain water treatment plant with HM Government support

International Trade Secretary announces loan from UK Export Finance to support water and wastewater specialist Bluewater Bio’s contract with Bahrain Ministry of Works.

Timpson says a locally-driven approach needed to rejuvenate high streets

Retail industry experts have called for a community-focused approach to tackling the challenges facing high streets and town centres.

Queen approves nomination of Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Sarah Elizabeth Clark.

Environment Agency issues new permits for Bletchingley oilfield

The Environment Agency has issued new environmental permits to iGas Energy for operations at the Bletchingley oil and gas site in Surrey.

UK energy statistics: statistical press release - December 2018

December 2018 editions of Energy Trends and Energy Prices published.

UK and Poland to step up defence and security co-operation in cross-government talks

Prime Minister Theresa May welcomes Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki to Downing Street for third annual Inter-Governmental Consultations.