Press Releases

Brighton drug-dealer jailed after Solicitor General’s intervention

Daniel Lewis jailed for 3 years after the Solicitor General's action.

Minister for Europe calls for investigation into persecution of LGBT community in Chechnya

Sir Alan Duncan has called on the Russian Government to ensure those responsible for human rights abuses in Chechnya are held to account.

Movement restrictions introduced to protect UK against tree pest

New measures brought in after larger eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) was found in Kent

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Tajikistan

Mr Matthew Lawson has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan.

Curfew and £13k penalties for illegal waste offender

A Derby man has been ordered to pay £13k for running a breaker's yard without a permit - putting the environment at risk

93.4% of Basic Payment Scheme claims paid in December

The Rural Payments Agency confirms that over £1.57 billion has been paid out so far to farmers in England.

Consultation explores opportunities for flood and coastal erosion management at a local level

Government is beginning a conversation on increasing local funding for flood and coastal erosion management.

UK House Price Index for November 2018

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

Ofsted launches a consultation on proposals for changes to the education inspection framework

Consultation proposals on how Ofsted inspects schools, early years settings and further education and skills providers, to take effect from September 2019.