Press Releases

Prime Minister Andy Burnham sets out plans for a new National Care Service

The Prime Minister announced a new settlement for older people today: a state pension that rises every year, no personal care charges and a high-quality National Care Service to give peace of mind in later life.

CPS to give all domestic abuse victims a dedicated liaison officer nationwide

Attorney General visits Liverpool as the Universal Service for all victims and the Enhanced Service for survivors of domestic abuse, including a dedicated victim liaison officer, is set to become the standard offer in every Crown Prosecution Service Area.

Pathway to stronger public control of the water industry revealed

Water Bill to remove caps on government share ownership in water firms

Don’t mind the gap: level boarding commitment for new trains

Disabled passengers and families are set to benefit from unassisted level boarding as the standard on new Great British Railways (GBR) trains.

Great British Grid to speed up connections and cut bills

Families and businesses across the country will benefit from faster grid connections.

Green light for £25m Greatham North East Flood Alleviation Scheme

Planning approval for the Environment Agency’s Greatham North East flood alleviation scheme has now been granted by Hartlepool Borough Council.

Regulator investigates housing charity and restricts transactions

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Cumbria Community Homes (charity number 1184991).

CMA proposes to accept remedies package in Co-op Group deal to address competition concerns

Undertakings offered by Co-op Group could address competition concerns relating to its acquisition of Southern Co-op.

Earlier action, faster recovery, tougher on fraud: Insolvency Service launches strategy to strengthen confidence and growth

New strategy marks significant shift for the Agency, helping people and businesses deal with financial trouble earlier, as well as making quicker returns to the economy, and stepping up action against those who abuse the system.