Press Releases

UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers

The UK is buying six Land Ceptor air defence missile launchers, supporting up to 140 jobs across the country and strengthening our national security

Environment Agency issues Drought Permit to Yorkshire Water

The Environment Agency has issued a drought permit that will allow Yorkshire Water to reduce how much water is released from the Grimwith Reservoir.

New healthier food standards to give babies best start in life 

Parents and carers across England will be able to shop for healthier food for their children with new guidelines.

Increased worker spending power to boost coastal communities, as Minister visits Llandudno

Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders visits Llandudno to discuss the government's Plan to Make Work Pay with businesses and workers on the seafront.

Investigation opened into heritage charity over serious dispute

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into The Brighton and Hove Heritage Commission.

Millions of young minds prepared to progress

GCSE and vocational results stabilise following disruption during the pandemic with young people progressing on to A levels, T Levels or an apprenticeship.

Oyster herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in Humber Estuary

Oyster herpesvirus (OsHV-1 µvar) disease outbreak confirmed in Alexandra Dock, Port of Grimsby, Humber Estuary

GCSE results are 'passports to opportunity', says Chief Regulator

The Chief Regulator at Ofqual has said that students collecting their results today are well-prepared to seize the opportunities of tomorrow, whether in further education, apprenticeships, or employment.