Press Releases

World Cup booze ban for 7,300 offenders thanks to crime-cutting alcohol tags 

Streets will be safer as thousands of offenders are to be banned from drinking alcohol during the World Cup this summer as part of the Government’s commitment to cut booze-fuelled crime. 

Charity regulator appoints interim managers to international aid charity amidst ongoing investigation

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has appointed interim managers to Barnabas Fund, which is also known as Barnabas Aid.

Resident doctors to vote on government offer to end strikes

Resident doctors will vote on an offer that will see greater opportunities for career progression, better pay and improved working conditions.

Yorkshire companies to pay hundreds of thousands after incidents

Following investigations by the Environment Agency, four Yorkshire companies will pay almost £470,000 after they breached environmental permits.

SFO to secure further £491,000 from Jakarta expat scammer

Investigators track down hidden properties and luxury vehicles linked to man who conned British expats in Indonesia

Up to £70 million investment in essential spares for UK military aircraft

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has awarded a £27 million contract to Leonardo (UK) Ltd to supply critical aircraft consumable spares across the UK’s entire fixed-wing and rotary-wing fleet.

First large-scale study finds Members’ Voluntary Liquidations are working effectively

The study is the first large scale analysis of Members’ Voluntary Liquidations (MVLs) outcomes in England and Wales.

Tribunal was “wrong” to reject CMA phenytoin decision, says Court

The Court of Appeal has ruled the Tribunal was “wrong to set aside the [CMA’s] decision” in relation to its investigation into phenytoin – a life-saving epilepsy drug.

National Drought Group meets after dry spring and recent heatwave

Weather whiplash continues as climate change brings increasingly volatile weather

“Migration is a global challenge requiring global co-operation” says Foreign Secretary, announcing expansion of North Africa programme to support migrants closer to home

The UK is expanding funding for programmes which helps countries across North Africa deal with the impacts of migration from regional conflict.

UK pledges further support to address humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, as Development Minister visits with France and Qatar

Development Minister Jenny Chapman visits Lebanon with counterparts from France and Qatar as the UK announces new humanitarian support and calls for stability and protection of civilians.

Banned director who spent Covid loans on Disneyland, school fees and Audi jailed for £300,000 fraud

Less than £7,500 of the £300,000 has been repaid