Press Releases

Nuclear Taskforce lead appointed to speed up nuclear renaissance

Nuclear Taskforce lead appointed to accelerate UK’s nuclear renaissance.

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Stephen Hitchen

Mr Stephen Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

New measures to put neighbourhood bobbies back on beat

Communities will be safer and trust in local policing will be restored under plans to put police officers back in our neighbourhoods.

PM call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia: 9 April 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia earlier this afternoon.

Government backs mayor to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport

The South Yorkshire Mayor has announced a £30m devolved funding investment into reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport, in a major economic boost for the region.

Companies House starts to verify identities

The voluntary period for identity verification is open for business. More than 6 million individuals will need to comply in the 12 months after identity verification becomes a legal requirement later this year. This phased approach reduces the burden on companies.

Viking CCS Pipeline development consent decision announced

The Viking CCS Pipeline application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Two rapists have their sentences increased after Solicitor General intervenes

Two rapists have had their sentences increased by the Court of Appeal after their cases were referred by the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP.

Lustrum Beck project to boost wildlife and water quality begins

Work has started on a project at Lustrum Beck in Stockton-on-Tees which will improve 1.5km of river for fish, invertebrates and plants.

Minister visit to see mine water heat in action

Baroness Taylor visits Dawdon mine water treatment scheme to see how mine water heat will power 750 low-carbon homes, a pioneering step for sustainable heat.

New Council of Expert Advisors appointed in NISTA

The Council will support the implementation of the 10-year infrastructure strategy and the delivery of NISTA's wider objectives.

Environment Agency opens world of construction to young people

Pupils from a local high school joined the Environment Agency and project partners last week on the Bewdley Flood Risk Management Scheme in Worcestershire.

Acting Traffic Commissioner for Scotland appointed

The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed Richard Turfitt as Acting Traffic Commissioner for Scotland.

Change of British High Commissioner to Mauritius: Paul Brummell

Mr Paul Brummell CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mauritius.

Museums can now apply for £20 million of funding to invest in their future

Treasured civic museums supported with new £20 million grant to help safeguard access to local culture and secure their futures

Overhaul of local audit will restore trust in broken system

Road to recovery outlined in new commitments for local audit reform to streamline and fix the fragmented and broken system.

SIA surprise inspections uncover illegal security in Brighton

A recent SIA-led joint operation investigating unlicensed door staff in Brighton led to three arrests.