Press Releases

£67.4 million Ipswich tidal flood barrier officially opened

The new flood scheme will protect 1,600 homes and 400 businesses in Ipswich over the next century.

Parole Board holding event in Bradford on member recruitment and improving diversity

The Parole Board is holding a recruitment event in Bradford on 22 February to discuss why it must improve the diversity of its membership and to encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to be a member.

Parole Board holding event in Sheffield on member recruitment and improving diversity

The Parole Board is holding a recruitment event in Sheffield on 22 February to discuss why it must improve the diversity of its membership and to encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to be a member.

Highways England launches £20m competitions to revolutionise roads

Highways England has launched two competitions to encourage the UKs most creative minds to come up with innovative ideas to revolutionise roads and driving.

Training introduced to help faith leaders support their communities

The Faith Leader Training programme will empower faith leaders with the confidence and knowledge to meet the changing needs of their congregations.

UK Hydrographic Office welcomes Secretary of State for Defence to Taunton

Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP visits UKHO to congratulate staff on vital contributions to Defence, UK Government and economic growth around the world

Handwritten page from Darwin's ‘On The Origin Of Species’ at risk of export from the UK

A handwritten draft from Charles Darwin’s revolutionary On the Origin of Species, in which he outlined his theory of evolution, is at risk of leaving the UK unless a buyer can be found.

Fish stocks boost for North East stillwaters

The Environment Agency has released thousands of young fish into North East stillwaters this week to give stocks a boost.

EU Exit Local Government Delivery Board: January 2019 update

Update from the meeting held on 24 January 2019.

Success of Northern Powerhouse Export Champions celebrated at Export Awards

Baroness Fairhead celebrates success of UK businesses at the PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards.

Master of Trinity College, Cambridge: Professor Dame Sally Davies

The Queen has appointed Professor Dame Sally Davies as Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Commission applies to High Court to appoint an Official Receiver to charity

The Charity Commission has petitioned the High Court for an order to wind up Thrift Urban Housing Limited

UK Government delivers further devolution to Scotland

The Scottish Secretary, David Mundell, brings the final uncommenced section of the Scotland Act 2016 into force

Student Money Week 2019 brings finance to life for students

This Student Money Week (11-15 February), the Student Loans Company (SLC) is bringing finance to life for students and their parents.