Press Releases

New air quality alerts service launched

New opt-in alerts will warn people when air pollution is high, or expected to be high, in their local area

Households can save as plug-in solar panels come to market

Households can save hundreds on bills as plug-in solar panels become legal to use and buy across the country.

Government's Jobs Guarantee turns promise into paycheques for young people

The first young people supported by a new Government programme for the long-term unemployed have started their jobs.

Derby builder who wrecked victims’ homes sentenced for fraudulent trading

Fraudster exploited victims during two-year period

World-first crackdown to restrict offenders’ freedom and give it back to victims

Serious sexual and violent offenders could be confined to areas just a few miles wide after leaving prison under a world-first crackdown, launching in October to give victims greater freedom.

Secretary of State announces appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant MP announces the reappointment of Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick and the appointment of four new Commissioners.

New Creative Trade Forum to boost UK creative industries announced at Edinburgh International Festival

The Creative Trade Forum, a new partnership between government and industries to boost UK creative businesses, has been launched today in Edinburgh.

From pipe band to premium exporter: Scottish shortbread firm scales global sales with UKEF support

Government-backed finance helps Aberdeenshire's Dean's of Huntly scale up production and meet growing export demand across four continents.

Consumer upgrades for two housing associations

The Regulator of Social Housing has published regulatory judgements for four housing associations including two consumer upgrades.

HM Land Registry to provide property identifiers for Price Paid Data from 28 August

Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) and INSPIRE IDs will be included with the monthly Price Paid Data dataset, making it easier to match and analyse property data.

Professor David Strain appointed as DWP Chief Medical Advisor

The Department for Work and Pensions has appointed Professor David Strain as its new Chief Medical Advisor