Press Releases

20 million workers set to benefit from new Pension Schemes Bill

Millions of people across the UK will find it easier to manage and get more from their pensions thanks to the Government’s new Pension Schemes Bill.

Women on “skinny jabs” must use effective contraception, MHRA urges in latest guidance 

Anyone who suspects that they’ve had an adverse reaction to their weight loss or diabetes medicine or suspects it is not a genuine product, should report it to the MHRA. 

Revamped Office for Investment cements UK’s position as top investment destination creating jobs and opportunities

The government has announced the launch of the revamped Office for Investment.

Biggest shake-up of Jobcentres in decades gets underway

Launch of a new, locally-led approach to jobseeker support begins in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. 

Over half a million more children to get free school meals

New entitlement to free school meals for all children in household on Universal Credit.

Major milestone achieved in MOD submarine dismantling project

The fin of decommissioned Royal Navy submarine 'Swiftsure' has been successfully cut and removed.

Government funds scheme to tackle on-farm drought risk

Fully funded expert-led studies to assess water security on farms open for applications.

M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme development consent decision announced

The M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.

Biggest ever investment in city region local transport as Chancellor vows the 'Renewal of Britain'

Working people in cities and towns from Sunderland to Solihull will benefit from the biggest investment in regional transport, as every part of the country prospers under Plan for Change.

'Farming the Flood' shows Dartmoor farmers adapting to nature

Farmers are turning flood challenges into environmental opportunities in this new documentary.

Dorset path improved from Kimmeridge Bay to South Haven Point

The path around Dorset's stunning coastline is better than ever thanks to 21 miles of improvements between Kimmeridge Bay and South Haven Point.

Cornwall coast path improvements now complete

Path improvements along 228 miles of Cornwall’s stunning coastline from St Agnes Head along the south coast to the Tamar at Cremyll have finished.

Regulator issues Official Warning to charity and disqualifies trustee over inflammatory social media activity

A charity set up to support Palestinian refugees, particularly in Lebanon, has been issued with an Official Warning after posting “divisive and inflammatory” political material on social media.