Press Releases

Unique tear shaped tray from 17th century Southern India at risk of export

A mysterious and uniquely designed tray from the historic city of Bidar in South India is at risk of being exported from the UK unless a buyer can be found.

Work with us - recruitment campaign for new Parole Board members now open

The recruitment campaign for new Parole Board members is now open.

Statement on proposed undertakings by News UK in respect of The Times and Sunday Times

Statement on proposed undertakings to replace conditions attached to the then Secretary of State for Trade’s consent to the transfer of The Times and The Sunday Times

Thousands of fish saved from salt water during tidal surge

Hundreds of thousands of fish have been saved thanks to the Environment Agency's speedy actions to close a barrier during a surge tide this week.

Welsh Secretary welcomes Defence Secretary to Welsh bases leading the way in training and education

Secretary of State for Defence is joined by Welsh Secretary and UK Government Minister for Wales on his first base visit to Wales

Flood protection event for North East town

The Environment Agency is inviting residents in Ponteland, Northumberland, to a drop-in event to find out more about flood protection in the town.

FCO statement on the attack on a police academy in Bogotá, Colombia

UK deplores bomb attack on the General Santander police academy that took place on 17 January.

Minister for Asia statement on Arakan Army and Tatmadaw fighting

FCO Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field gave a statement on escalating fighting between the Arakan Army and the Tatmadaw in Rakhine.

HS2 unearths new opportunities for trainee archaeologists

A mum of 2 from Washwood Heath, a teenager with Asperger Syndrome and a 58-year-old who was out of work for several years are now on the pathway to an exciting career in archaeology.

Work with us blog: independent members, transferrable skills

Aruna Walsh, independent member, has written a blog about how she was able to transfer skills and experience gained outside of the criminal justice sector into becoming an experienced Parole Board member.

Chief Constable launches new CNC jobs website

Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) Chief Constable Mike Griffiths, CBE, has launched a new CNC recruitment website.

Work with us blog: life at the Parole Board

His Honour Judge Geoffrey Kamil, CBE, writes about how the Parole Board has changed and improved since he joined in 2000 and why people should consider applying to be a member.

HM Land Registry’s Head of Digital talks geospatial data and blockchain

Director of Digital, Data and Technology John Abbott joined TechTalk Radio to discuss geospatial data and blockchain technology.

12 month prison sentence for man who tipped 100 tonnes of waste at school

A Manchester man has been jailed for 12 months for illegally dumping 100 tonnes of pungent waste on the site of Special School

Work with us blog: a new challenge

Cassie Williams, independent member, writes about the opportunities and challenges she has had since joining in 2016 and how the flexible work allows her to fit it in around her other commitments.

Five areas to share £20 million to unleash creativity across the nation

Grimsby, Thames Estuary, Plymouth, Wakefield and Worcester will receive millions of pounds of funding to invest in culture