Press Releases

Solar panel firm shut down after preying on pensioners with false promises of government refunds

A connected company entered liquidation earlier this year

Image deal to move to in-depth investigation

Getty’s proposed purchase of Shutterstock will move to an in-depth Phase 2 investigation after the CMA identified potential concerns.

British businesses fly the flag for UK legal services in Canada

Leading law firms are heading to Canada to strengthen the UK’s foothold in a key global market, boosting the UK economy and keeping the country at the heart of the international legal industry.  

Appointment of the Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham: 3 November 2025

The King has been pleased to appoint Michael Butterwick, CBE, DL, as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Durham on the retirement of Dame Susan Snowdon, DCVO, on 1st April, 2026.

Innovative rail ticket technology trial expands across the North

Passengers can sign up for the rail digital ticketing trials on Northern's website.

New Defence Housing Service to put forces families first 

A new Defence Housing Service will be the centrepiece of a 'Forces First' approach in the Government’s new Defence Housing Strategy, launched today.   

MHRA calls on public to report side effects and suspected fakes during #MedSafetyWeek

The tenth annual #MedSafetyWeek brings together more than 130 medicines regulators and health organisations across 117 countries to encourage people to report suspected side effects from medicines and device incidents.

£10 million for cutting edge tech to help futureproof England’s electric vehicle chargepoint supply and keep drivers moving

Companies have until 25 March 2026 to apply for the funding.

Let’s talk about tax with the HMRC app

Download the HMRC app today to access your tax and financial information.

NHS recovery continues with above target productivity growth

Thanks to the government’s reforms, record capital investment and the hard work of NHS staff, the NHS continues to outperform its productivity target of 2%.

Businesses missing out on specialist JCP recruitment support worth thousands

UK businesses are being offered no-fee specialist recruitment support to fill vacancies as the full rollout of a national campaign launches today (Monday 3 November) targeted at key sectors.