Press Releases

Minister Field visits Poland to follow up third annual UK-Poland inter-governmental consultations

The Minister for Asia and the Pacific visited Poland on 24 to 25 January to continue discussions on UK-Poland initiatives such as our clean growth partnership.

Foreign Secretary congratulates Greece for voting to resolve long-standing ‘Macedonia’ dispute

On 25 January 2019, Greece’s parliament voted to ratify the Prespes Agreement which resolves a long-standing dispute over the use of the name Macedonia.

Grading under review for Bespoke Supportive Tenancies Limited

Providers being investigated for an issue regarding their compliance with the Governance and Financial Viability Standard are added to the regulator's GUR list.

Need to fell some trees? Branch out and try Felling Licence Online

New system makes it easier to apply for and track your tree felling licence wherever you are.

Shanghai maths exchange shows power of international partnership

As the world’s education leaders gather in London, a Shanghai - England teacher exchange shows the power of international collaboration.

Bournemouth Baddies Busted

MHRA officers executed an intelligence raid with the assistance of Dorset police

Environment Secretary proposes tougher labelling laws for allergy sufferers

The government has launched a consultation to strengthen allergen labelling laws.

CMA orders sale of customer contracts in washroom suppliers’ merger

Rentokil Initial must sell several large supply contracts to satisfy CMA concerns over its merger with Cannon Hygiene.

Remains of Captain Matthew Flinders discovered at HS2 site in Euston

Archaeologists working on the HS2 project in St. James’s burial ground, Euston, have discovered the remains of Captain Matthew Flinders, the Royal Navy explorer who led the first circumnavigation of Australia and is credited with giving the country its name.