Press Releases

Hundreds more schools to save on bills as government solar drive slashes millions off energy costs

First wave of schools to get government-funded solar will save £220 million on their bills to reinvest in children’s education

Young people in Port Talbot in line for up to £5m boost in jobs

Welsh Secretary today announces a new skills initiative in Port Talbot designed to help local young people into careers in well-paid local job opportunities.

Every baby in England to get life-saving genetic test from birth

All babies in England to be screened for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Castles, cruises and coastlines: untangling the rules around tying the knot

Consultation launched on reforming weddings law for the first time in 200 years, giving couples more choice over where and how they say 'I do'.

Government secures the future of Dartmoor’s iconic ponies

New measures will protect Dartmoor ponies and support those who keep them on the moor.

War on waste crime: hefty new fines for fly-tippers and litter louts 

Waste criminals will face heftier fines as the government steps up its zero-tolerance approach to waste crime.

South West Water told to deliver appropriate sewage treatment

The Environment Agency has told South West Water it should pursue appropriate sewage treatment for the Isles of Scilly.

Southern Water pleads guilty to River Test pollution

Southern Water has pleaded guilty after the Environment Agency found a dark plume of pollution from one of its sites in a Hampshire chalk stream.

Man who stabbed two strangers in London Underground has sentence increased

Violent knifeman who carried out frenzied attack at Tube station, has his sentence increased, after the Solicitor General intervenes.

Private security regulator removes recognition of awarding body

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has given notice to the British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body (BIIAB) to terminate their recognition agreement.

Legal aid investment to keep cases moving and cut delays for victims

Victims could see swifter justice as a legal aid boost of up to £34 million a year will help strengthen the legal sector, enabling more cases to be heard and driving down the court backlog.

First British-made artillery barrels delivered to Ukraine

First deliveries of British-made artillery barrels to Ukraine, under a £61 million contract supporting hundreds of UK jobs.

Stronger leasehold protections in crackdown on hidden fees

Leaseholders will receive clearer information about the service charges they pay and stronger protections against unfair costs, the government has confirmed.

Public bodies mobilise £50 billion to drive UK economic growth and support over 802,000 jobs

At least £50 billion of public finance institution support mobilised to back UK businesses, projects and exports over the last two years.

Updated warnings for botulinum toxin products following rare cases of botulism

The MHRA is strengthening safety warnings for all botulinum toxin type A products, following reports of rare cases of botulism linked to their use.

UK-donor plasma given go-ahead for new medicines

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the use of UK‑donor plasma for five high‑priority plasma-derived medicinal products.

Regulator investigates sports charity over concerns about financial management and conflicts of interest

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Staffordshire Winter Sports Club.

Regulator opens inquiry into sports charity over concerns about financial management and conflicts of interest

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Bison in the Community.

10th Report - Government shared services

Select committee report

Large Print: 1st Report - Black people’s experiences of homelessness

Select committee report

3rd Report – Food and Weight Management: Fixing the food environment

Select committee report

1st Report - Black people’s experiences of homelessness

Select committee report