Category: Gov Press Releases

As part of work to get better value from its assets, the Government is working to fully utilise and generate greater value from its intellectual property and know-how such as waterproof smartphone coating and rapid Ebola testing.

Link: Press release: New study looks to get better value from public sector intellectual property and know-how
Source: Gov Press Releases

Motorists across the North East can now get information on car parks at risk of flooding in a new project from the Environment Agency and local authorities.

Link: Press release: Signs help to identify flood risk car parks
Source: Gov Press Releases

Support from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is available for people affected by international parental child abduction.

Link: Press release: A Christmas reminder of support available in child abduction cases
Source: Gov Press Releases

Drivers travelling through the M6 roadworks in Cheshire will be able to get home quicker from today as the speed limit has been increased in time for Christmas.

Link: Press release: M6 speed increase in time for Christmas getaway
Source: Gov Press Releases

Judgment has been handed down in Ofsted’s appeal case against Durand Academy Trust. The Court of Appeal has agreed with Ofsted.

Link: Press release: Statement on Court of Appeal judgment: Durand Academy Trust -v- Ofsted
Source: Gov Press Releases

The Attorney General, Geoffrey Cox QC MP, has today given consent for the family of Elsie Frost to apply to the High Court for a fresh inquest into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Link: Press release: Family of Elsie Frost can apply for fresh inquest
Source: Gov Press Releases

The UK and Poland have today (20 December) pledged to ramp up defence and security to face emerging threats such as cyber attacks and hostile Russian activity.

Link: Press release: UK and Poland join forces to curb hostile state activity across Europe
Source: Gov Press Releases