Press Releases

PM call with President Buhari: 1 March 2019

Prime Minister Theresa May had a call with President Buhari of Nigeria today.

Secretary of State extends appointment of Children’s Commissioner

Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland, Koulla Yiasouma, reappointed for a further four years.

Parole Board Chief Executive's Blog - 6th edition - February 2019

Martin Jones, CEO, writes about member recruitment events and increasing diversity, reaching 1000 decision summaries, and the outcome of the MOJ review of the Parole Board rules.

Foreign Secretary to reaffirm UK's global commitment to patient safety

Jeremy Hunt to reaffirm UK's commitment to patient safety in low and middle income countries at Saudi Arabia conference.

Arts Minister steps in to save £5 million Sargent First World War landscape from export

A painting by official war artist John Singer Sargent, is at risk of export unless a UK buyer can be found to match the £5,750,000 + VAT asking price.

Death by dangerous driving sentence increased

Dangerous driver, Aaron Guest has sentence increased

Government announces up to £26 million for vulnerable rough sleepers

Vulnerable people sleeping rough will receive specialist tailored support they need to recover from life on the streets and find accommodation.

Clean up work completed in Salisbury as area continues recovery

Defra has now handed back the final site of decontamination in Salisbury to the South Wiltshire Recovery Coordinating Group.

It’s ofFISHal – 2019 Fishing licences feature bream, mirror carp and sea trout

Today the Environment Agency revealed which fish will feature on the 2019 fishing licences.

A Joint International Women's Day Campaign in the OPTs

A joint campaign by national and international partners in the Occupied Palestinian Territories that raises awareness on women's fundamental human rights.

Housing Minister unlocks private rented sector for most vulnerable

£19.5 million is to be shared among 54 projects to help thousands of people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, to secure their own home.

Amber Rudd hears from jobcentres at the heart of South West communities

A new charity in Taunton is helping vulnerable people build their skills and confidence to help them back into work.

Marketing Wales to the World on St David’s Day

Alun Cairns kicks off the March 1st trading day at London Stock Exchange

One month to go before introduction of Making Tax Digital for VAT

Businesses are being urged to get ready as over 2,000 businesses are signing up for Making Tax Digital for VAT each day.

5 office fit-out firms to pay £7 million fine for breaking competition law

Five companies - Fourfront, Loop, Coriolis, ThirdWay and Oakley - have agreed to pay fines totalling over £7 million after admitting being involved in cartel behaviour.

Universities Minister visits Student Loans HQ in Glasgow

Chris Skidmore, Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, today (1 March) visited the Student Loan Company (SLC) in Glasgow.