Press Releases

Leading lights of UK research spearhead search for world's best talent

12 leading universities and research institutions selected to deliver government’s £54 million fund to recruit world’s top researchers.

LAM-BOURN AGAIN! - Second chance for dozens of Berkshire fish

Some 50 brown trout in the Thames Valley have been given new homes as the dry spell has an increasingly challenging effect on wildlife and habitats.

Huge boost for UK industry as Government powers ahead with cuts to electricity costs

The Government has announced a huge boost to UK industry as it powers ahead with its plan to cut electricity costs.

UK sanctions Russian spies at the heart of Putin’s malicious regime

The UK has exposed Russian spies responsible for spreading chaos and disorder on Putin's orders.

London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways

c2c’s rail services to be brought into public ownership.

UK tightens Oil Price Cap in blow to Putin's war machine

The UK and EU will lower the crude Oil Price Cap.

Hundreds of new jobs created by Sheffield manufacturing investment

Hundreds of high skilled jobs are to be created in Sheffield after Walsin Lihwa (WL) announced a major investment that boosts the UK’s steel industry and advanced manufacturing sector.

Deadline set for unsafe cladding removal

Strict deadlines for landlords to fix unsafe cladding and over £1 billion allocated to make social tenants safe.

A Transport Manager in common

Following a pair of public inquiries, transport manager Michael James has found himself without repute and with a disqualification of considerable length.

Marjorie Ngwenya reappointed to the Prudential Regulation Committee

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury has today confirmed the reappointment of Marjorie Ngwenya as an External Member of the Prudential Regulation Committee (PRC).

Boost for British business as new partnership breaks down barriers to infrastructure delivery in South Africa

Chancellor launches new Infrastructure Partnership with South Africa, opening up significant investment and export opportunities for UK firms.

Conviction for door supervisor working with forged licence

A man found working as a door supervisor with a forged Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence has been ordered to pay over £800 in fines and costs.

PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 17 July 2025

The Prime Minister met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Downing Street this afternoon.

Full steam ahead for Devolution Priority Programme

Six areas receive confirmation as priority areas for English devolution.

Treaty between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Federal Republic of Germany on friendship and bilateral cooperation

Treaty between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Federal Republic of Germany on friendship and bilateral cooperation

Extension to the term of NISTA’s Expert Advisory Council chair

Sir John Armitt will serve as Chair of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority’s Expert Advisory Council until the end of 2025.

Infrastructure Pipeline kicks off new era of infrastructure delivery

New tool gives investors and industry clarity they need to plan for the long term and support the delivery of the government's infrastructure ambitions.

Villagers at flood risk in Pett receive new flood warning service

59 properties in Pett, in East Sussex, to benefit. Households urged to register for new, more targeted service.

Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells receives new flood warning service

New warning for Southborough Stream. 106 properties in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells to benefit. Households urged to register for new, more targeted, service.

New action to tackle unpaid internships as Government seeks to protect younger workers

Call for Evidence launched into unpaid internships as some employers fail to pay young workers despite ban.

RSH highlights the importance of landlords understanding tenants’ homes

RSH’s standards require landlords to have a strong understanding of stock condition.