Press Releases

Farmer who allowed waste to be dumped at beauty spot sentenced

A North Yorkshire farmer is sentenced for allowing waste to be dumped on his land following Environment Agency prosecution.

Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers on Iran

A joint statement of G7 Foreign Ministers following the G7 Foreign Ministerial Meeting in Vaux-de-Cernay

Man who killed motorcyclist has sentence increased

A man who killed a motorcyclist, who was celebrating his twentieth birthday on the same day, in a dangerous collision has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.

Permit revoked and two waste sites shut down in waste crack down

The operator of a waste site that has caused misery for locals has had its environmental permit revoked following day of action.

Douglas Wilson appointed as new Treasury Solicitor, HM Procurator General and Permanent Secretary, Government Legal Department

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has appointed Douglas Wilson as the new Treasury Solicitor, HM Procurator General and Permanent Secretary, Government Legal Department (GLD). The HM Procurator General aspect of the role is made by Royal Warrant and has been approved by the King.

UK commits £100 million air defence package for Ukraine to protect cities and critical infrastructure

The UK will urgently commit an additional £100 million for air defence support to Ukraine, helping to defend the country from Russia’s relentless attacks. 

Two Members reappointed to the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board

The Secretary of State has reappointed Martin Esom and Bradley Pritchard as Members of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board for a term of three years

Regulator launches inquiry into international children’s charity over serious safeguarding concerns

The Charity Commission is investigating CISV International Ltd (charity number: 1073308) and has appointed an Interim Manager to the charity.

Appointment of the Suffragan Bishop of Warrington: 27 March 2026

The King has approved the nomination of The Very Reverend Simon Joseph Robinson, BA, to the Suffragan See of Warrington, in the Diocese of Liverpool.

Outgoing BBC Director General to lead Creative Industries Council

Tim Davie to succeed current industry co-chair Sir Peter Bazalgette from 1 August

Good homes at the heart of military life: MOD to build first new forces homes in a decade

Good homes will be placed at the heart of UK military family life, as the first forces family homes built by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in nearly a decade are set to begin construction – ensuring that British personnel working round the clock to defend the nation get the housing they deserve.   

Fake and misleading reviews: 5 businesses under CMA investigation

Five companies now under investigation as the CMA steps up its work to tackle fake reviews and misleading star ratings – and protect people online.

Men to get better health support through innovative partnership

Partnership with Movember and People’s Health Trust to trial new approaches to improve men’s health.