Press Releases

£1.6m fine for Anglian Water's pollution of Essex river

Anglian Water has been fined £1.6m after repeated sewage pollution of the River Brain over six weeks in 2022.

Andy Lord appointed Interim Chair of NAD Group Advisory Board 

The Board provides independent support and challenge, helping to ensure the Group is well run and manages its strategy, performance and risks effectively.

Douglas Alexander welcomes defence skills investment boost

Two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges are coming to Scotland after the Scottish Government confirmed it will match fund the UK Government's £10 million,

Sir John Kingman appointed as Great British Railways Chair

Appointment marks a defining moment in government's mission to put passengers first and rebuild Britain’s railways.

Octopus explosion off South West prompts talks between fishermen and scientists

Fishermen, scientists and fisheries managers met at a Defra-hosted conference to share evidence, discuss the impacts of the octopus bloom.

CMA takes first steps to ensure choice in business software

CMA proposes to designate Microsoft with strategic market status in its business software ecosystem.

Ofsted to pilot new Independent Complaints Review service

Ofsted has today announced that it is piloting a new Independent Complaints Review (ICR) service for schools inspected during the academic year 2026/27.

UK and Germany strengthen defence ties in London talks

UK and Germany deepen defence-industrial cooperation at Lancaster House talks, building on the Trinity House Agreement and Kensington Treaty.

Sellafield’s Calder Hall turns 70 as decommissioning gathers pace

Calder Hall, the world’s first nuclear power station, marks 70 years. Decommissioning of the facility progresses, creating space for Sellafield’s future mission

5th Special Report - Protecting built heritage: Government response

Special report

2nd Special Report: Shifting heaven and earth? The Afghan data breach and resettlement schemes: Government Response

Special report

3rd Special Report - The appointment of Peter Mandelson as British Ambassador to the United States: Government Response

Special report

2nd Report - Fixed link connectivity in Scotland’s islands

Select committee report