Press Releases

Turning the Games into gold: government announces almost £10 billion economic boost from London 2012

The UK economy has seen a £9.9 billion trade and investment boost from the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, one year on.

Press briefing: afternoon 18 July 2013

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on the Cabinet, all-male clubs, David Ward and Nelson Mandela.

Press briefing: morning 18 July 2013

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on the Culture Secretary's letter to the BBC, Cabinet, Syria and hospital inspections.

Energy Bill amendment to support independent renewable generators

Action to help independent renewable generators to gain entry to the electricity market

Transfer review programme code of practice: Scotland

A new code of practice for the transfer review programme supports partnership working between the ILF and local authorities in Scotland.

Foreign Secretary ends successful two-day visit to Pakistan

Foreign Secretary concludes successful two-day visit to meet new Pakistani Government and discuss trade with business representatives.

Minister for Africa shocked by murder of Cameroon human rights defender

Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds urges authorities in Cameroon to fully investigate the murder of human rights defender.

Small increases in heat related illness reported to PHE

PHE's weekly surveillance bulletin reveals a small increase in reports of heat related illness from Monday 8 July to Sunday 14 July.

Putting post offices at the heart of local communities

Public competition launched for post office schemes to benefit local community and small businesses.

London 2012: Sustainable procurement for construction guide developed

London 2012′s ambition to be the “greenest Games of modern times” was aided by a commitment to sustainable procurement.

Prime Minister David Cameron and Taoiseach Enda Kenny welcome publication of the joint British–Irish economic study

Prime Minister David Cameron and Taoiseach, Enda Kenny welcome the publication of the joint British–Irish economic study.

£50m UK support to Lebanon as refugee numbers soar

International Development Secretary visits Lebanon and announces further aid for Syrian refugees.

Foreign Secretary concerned at sentence handed down to Alexei Navalny in Russia

Foreign Secretary William Hague calls upon the government of Russia to ensure that the rule of law is applied in a proportionate way

Richard Brown appointed to the Department for Transport Board

Richard Brown CBE has joined the department's board as a non-executive member.

Government announces two new programmes for employers to take on young disabled people

Young people who are disabled will be given help to find employment through a Supported Internship programme and a Traineeship programme.

New ad campaign launched at UK's first Disability Employment Conference

The government launches an advertising campaign to help businesses become more confident about recruiting disabled people.

New £3 million fund to crack down on rogue landlords

New funding will help councils take on the rogue landlords who make tenants’ lives a misery, Housing Minister Mark Prisk has announced.

Welsh Secretary responds to Labour Market Statistics

Welsh Secretary: Wales leading the way in increases in employment and falls in economic inactivity

Go ahead for two new road schemes in the Midlands

Junction 19 of the M1 and the A45 and A46 Tollbar End junction are going to be upgraded.

Government gives green light for more state-of-the-art intercity trains

£1.2 billion deal to transform rail travel on East Coast Main Line.

New figures reveal FCO assisted over 19,000 Brits last year

FCO report shows Government helping thousands of Brits in trouble abroad every year