Category: Gov Press Releases

Justice Secretary announces more prisoners will get in-cell phones to help maintain the family ties which can cut reoffending by 40%.

Link: Press release: In-cell phones for more prisons in drive to cut crime
Source: Gov Press Releases

More than 5 million people enjoyed the government-sponsored museums and galleries in the Northern Powerhouse between April and October 2018.

Link: Press release: A record year for culture in the Northern Powerhouse
Source: Gov Press Releases

Alistair Burt statement in response to the Government of Israel’s announcements on the construction of over 2,800 settlement units across the West Bank

Link: Press release: Minister for Middle East’s statement on Israeli settlement announcement
Source: Gov Press Releases

Government to consider new laws to protect consumers who have prepaid for products when a business becomes insolvent.

Link: Press release: Proposals for consumer protections when companies collapse unveiled
Source: Gov Press Releases

More than 10,000 Self Assessment returns were filed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Link: Press release: Turkey dinner and tax returns
Source: Gov Press Releases

Homes England recognises the important role that modern methods of construction (MMC) have to play in delivering the homes that England needs.

Link: Press release: Homes England supports local authority deliver pilot MMC scheme
Source: Gov Press Releases

Government launches consultation to extend the 5p plastic bag charge to all retailers and increase the charge to 10p

Link: Press release: Plastic carrier bags: Gove sets out new measures to extend charge
Source: Gov Press Releases

The Future High Streets fund will help local leaders implement bold new visions to transform their town centres and make them fit for the future.

Link: Press release: £675 million fund to transform high streets and town centres opens to communities
Source: Gov Press Releases

Six directors have been banned for a total of 54 years after they misled more than 300 people to invest £12 million into residential property developments.

Link: Press release: Property developers banned after abusing £12m of investments
Source: Gov Press Releases

New shopping centres, stadiums and theme parks are among buildings that could be required to provide Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people.

Link: Press release: Ministers act to increase "Changing Places" toilets for severely disabled people
Source: Gov Press Releases