Press Releases

East Midlands urged to check flood risk despite drought

As part of Flood Action Week, the East Midlands is urged to plan ahead this autumn to reduce the impact flooding may have on their homes and businesses.

Young people given stark warning on deadly risks of taking drugs

The government has launched a new campaign to alert young people to the dangers of ketamine, counterfeit medicines and adulterated THC vapes.

£80 million support for children’s hospices over 3 years

Settlement provides £26 million annually offering crucial financial certainty for services supporting seriously ill children and families.

Joint UK-India Carrier Strike Group exercise deepens defence ties as deals boost UK jobs

Britain's strategic partnership with India continues to grow as the powerful UK-led Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) conducted military drills with the Indian Armed Forces, completing a successful visit to India as part of its ongoing 8-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, known as Operation Highmast.

Mental health support and peer support networks to get people back into work as local areas get £80 million funding boost

Across the country, thousands more people will be helped back towards employment through support ranging from peer-to-peer support groups to mental health support thanks to an £80 million funding package announced today (Thursday).

Communiqué from co-Hosts of the Wilton Park conference on Financing Gaza’s Reconstruction

Outcome Statement: Communiqué from co-Hosts of the Wilton Park conference on Financing Gaza’s Reconstruction

Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge Museums saved for the nation

Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage Site that attract 330,000 visitors annually

Government to tackle antisemitism and other racism in the NHS

The government takes urgent action to tackle antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS.

CMA consults on proposed changes to its merger remedies approach

Comprehensive refresh seeks to ensure merger remedies are effective, provide greater certainty for businesses and allow more deals to be cleared.

Revamped ratings to drive better water company performance

New and tighter metrics will give a more rounded view of water company performance and drive improvement.

Man who groomed 14-year-old girl has jail sentence increased

A man who groomed and repeatedly sexually abused a 14-year-old girl had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General Ellie Reeves MP intervened.

Flood Protection Restored Along the River Mersey

The Environment Agency has completed vital repair works to the embankments along the River Mersey.

Construction of improved flood defences near Goole gets underway

Flood Action week sees the start of a £17m project set to strengthen flood defences on the Dutch River near Goole

Government works in partnership with industry to unlock £30 million electric vehicle R&D project

Backed by £15 million in government funding, Toyota will lead a cutting-edge match-funded project to boost zero-emission vehicle innovation in a major win for the government's modern Industrial Strategy.

Countryside Stewardship extended to support farming and nature

Thousands of farmers will receive extensions to continue restoring nature and farming sustainably, supporting long-term food security.

Canterbury City Council fails to meet RSH’s consumer standards

Canterbury City Council has failed to meet the outcomes in the consumer standards and has been given a C3 grading from RSH, as part of a number of regulatory judgements published today. 

Central Docks Groundbreaking Marks Major Milestone in Liverpool Waters Regeneration

Homes England, in partnership with Peel Waters and Liverpool City Council, has marked the official groundbreaking of Central Docks, Liverpool Waters.

Pensioners warned to stay alert as winter fuel payment scams surge by over 150%

Pensioners are being warned to look out for Winter Fuel Payment text message scams following a surge in activity from opportunistic criminals ahead of next month's payments.