Press Releases

Cable: UK single market is key to Scotland’s future success

The UK’s ‘true single market’ is one of the best reasons for Scotland remaining part of the UK, according to Scotland Analysis paper

Government unveils Deregulation Bill

The Deregulation Bill has been published, with the aim of freeing UK businesses from red tape and making life easier for ordinary Britons.

Eric Pickles hails end of heavy handed bin fines

Deregulation Bill protects householders from unnecessary bin penalties.

Low risk of infection with Mycobacterium bovis in the UK – 1 July 2013

Mycobacterium bovis, often referred to as bovine TB, is a member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, a group of organisms which can cause tuberculosis in humans.

Foreign Secretary statement on Foreign Policy implications of an independent Scotland

Foreign Secretary responds to Foreign Affairs Committee Report on foreign policy considerations of an independent Scotland.

Solutions to boosting Welsh Infrastructure on the agenda

Secretary of State for Wales launches first Wales Office Infrastructure Working Group.

Welsh Secretary: “Infrastructure measures show Wales is open for business”

Secretary of State for Wales responds to ‘Investing in Britain’s Future’ announcement

New vaccine offers babies protection against rotavirus

From today (1 July) around 675,000 babies a year in England will be offered a new vaccination to protect them against rotavirus.

Registration for Clinical Excellence Awards in 2013 closes this Friday

Medical and dental consultants have until the end of this week to register to be eligible for Clinical Excellence Awards in the 2013 round.

SofS pays tribute to sacrifice at the Somme

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP attends 97th Commemoration at the Somme, France

UK rallies 12 EU countries behind backloading twin track emissions trading system (ets) reform

A joint statement to support bringing forward legislative proposals to deliver reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) by the end of the year