Press Releases

Landmark bill to deliver swifter justice for victims

Faster and fairer justice for victims is at the heart of the Courts and Tribunals bill

MHRA patient safety essay competition 2025

The MHRA invited the next generation of doctors to explore how genetics could improve prescribing and patient safety in the UK.

Government cracks down on unsafe and unregulated building products in response to Grenfell Tower tragedy

Major proposals to strengthen the construction products used in buildings across the country have been published today in a crackdown on unregulated practices.

Manchester fraudster who followed friend's advice to claim maximum-value Covid loan is jailed

Jail for Bounce Back Loan fraudster

Councils urged to crush more fly-tippers’ vehicles

New government guidance outlines how offenders’ vehicles should be searched, seized and destroyed

Regulator launches a statutory inquiry into William Blake House Northants

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has launched a formal investigation into William Blake House Northants (registered charity number: 1089471).

Funding boost to support patients to stay in and return to work

Patients will receive better support to help them stay in and get back to work in areas of high economic inactivity.

MHRA disrupts second manufacturing facility suspected to be involved in the manufacture of illegal weight loss medicines in latest blow to criminal network

Officers from the MHRA's Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) have raided two separate premises as part of an ongoing investigation into an organised criminal network involved in the manufacture and sale of unlicensed weight loss medicines. 

Fish return to Cullompton ponds thanks to rod licence money

A fresh lease of life – and fish – have been given to ponds in Devon thanks to local anglers, the Duchy of Cornwall and the Environment Agency.

SFO set to secure £280,000 from convicted fraudster David Ames

The SFO has secured its first recovery order against David Ames, who defrauded thousands through the Harlequin timeshare scheme.

Foot and Mouth disease detected in Cyprus

Foot and mouth disease has been detected in Cyprus.

Arrests made in multi-million pound waste fraud case

Dawn arrests in Cornish town as part of Environment Agency investigation.

Mine water by-product unlocks city-centre brownfield site

Ochre from mine water treatment is being used to stabilise contaminated soil at a former lead works in Chester, making way for 126 new homes.

Developers selected to transform two former hotbeds of Sheffield industry into thriving new neighbourhoods with up to 1,300 new homes

Capital&Centric and Great Places to jointly regenerate Furnace Hill, while igloo Regeneration to lead transformation of Neepsend.

Sir Kevan Collins appointed as Delivery Adviser to the Secretary of State for Education

New Delivery Adviser role to support Schools White Paper delivery, with a focus on SEND reform and local authority engagement.

Minister gives stamp of approval to protecting Post Office network

Government response to the Post Office Green Paper published today by Ministers, confirming that the minimum branch requirement will be maintained.

Three councils fail to meet RSH’s consumer standards

Runnymede Borough Council received a C4 rating and both City of London Corporation and Rugby Borough Council received C3 gradings.

Civic head of Shetland Islands Council banned as company director over unpaid taxes

Director disqualification for council convener

Energy bills coming down thanks to government action, as Prime Minister vows to bear down on cost of living

Households across Britain will benefit from cheaper energy bills this spring, thanks to actions taken by the government – putting money in working people’s pockets in a major step forward in tackling the cost of living.

Grant boost to cover almost half the cost of installing EV chargers for households and businesses

Flat owners, landlords, renters and businesses will be able to get grants of up to £500 per charge point.

Next stop, new career – bus drivers encourage others to get on board

Driving a bus is a rewarding career offering fast progression, competitive salaries, good benefits, travel concessions and a sense of purpose.

Landmark deal paves way for return of regular cross-Channel rail freight

Regular rail freight traffic through the Channel Tunnel will help reduce pollution, potholes and congestion while providing new jobs across the UK.