Press Releases

37 local heritage sites to benefit from £15 million boost to breathe new life into communities across England

Heritage buildings are set to benefit from £15 million of funding as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to ensure our heritage is fit for the future

Brand Scotland partners with Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

Scottish Secretary keynote speech on the value of Scotland’s cultural offer

Lord Vallance calls on tech experts to design ways to help reduce electricity bills

Science Minister Lord Vallance calls on businesses and researchers to develop cutting edge tech, that could cut energy costs in the long-term.

Energy bills cut for communities helping electrify Britain

People living near pylons to get £2,500 off electricity bills over 10 years, as smart meter plans are unveiled to give consumers better rights and compensation.

Regulator to investigate Christian charity after almost £300k appears unaccounted for

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Edmund Kell Unitarian Church and Elizabeth Kell Community Hall over financial and safeguarding concerns.

Bus driver who killed child after taking drugs has sentence increased

A driver who killed a nine-year-old girl after falling asleep at the wheel of a bus under the influence of drugs had his sentence increased following the Solicitor General’s intervention.

Derbyshire-based business secures £2.3 million UKEF-backed facility to expand exports

UK Export Finance supports UK wellness company to expand into new markets.

Environment Agency’s one-of-a-kind electro boom boat goes fishing

The Environment Agency is using a unique boom boat for important electric fish monitoring surveys along the Thames between Iffley Lock and Teddington Lock.

Patients will receive medicines 3-6 months faster under 10-Year Health Plan, as regulators set out plans

Under a joint information sharing agreement, pharmaceutical companies will be invited to register early with the MHRA and NICE to allow parallel decision making over licencing and value.