Press release: Marine research expedition heads to two remote UK Overseas Territories

An RSS Discovery expedition to UK Overseas Territories to explore marine environments in the South Atlantic has departed.




Press release: Work starts on fish pass at iconic Grade II Crumpwood weir

Building work began on a unique fish pass, which is being built underneath the nearby disused 19th century pump house on River Churnet.




Press release: Penny Mordaunt doubles support for plastic recycling

International Development Secretary doubles UK aid support for plastic recycling in poor nations. The announcement was made alongside Sir David Attenborough.




Press release: Lord Ahmad: “The UK has an unbreakable bond with the Commonwealth”

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon attended a service to mark Commonwealth Day on 11 March 2019.




Press release: Universal Credit pilot to launch in North Yorkshire

The Work and Pensions Secretary has announced that benefit claimants in Harrogate will be the first to move from old style benefits to Universal Credit.