Press Releases

Apprenticeships score top marks from businesses and apprentices

Apprenticeships are highly praised: 78% of apprentices and 81% of businesses say they would recommend them to friends or other employers.

Open up seaside resorts to become more inclusive and woo the purple pound – says Minister for Disabled People

Seaside resorts across England urged to open up their beaches to disabled people and benefit from the purple pound worth £80 billion a year.

Millions of patients to benefit from easier access to medication and fewer trips to hospitals

New legislation introduced that allows physiotherapists and podiatrists in the UK to independently prescribe medication to their patients.

Lending scheme points to positive signs for SME growth

Lending through the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme reached £84 million for the second quarter of 2013.

£109 billion of future government construction opportunities up for grabs

Updated information has been published on proposed government construction projects through to 2020 and beyond.

Greening urges UK to back ‘unsung heroes’ of aid

On World Humanitarian Day, Justine Greening calls on the public to thank aid workers who risk their lives to deliver aid around the world.

Private sector employment at record high as economy rebalances ‪

The private sector now accounts for a greater share of overall employment than at any time since current records began nearly 15 years ago.

New government fund to support ‘shared family life’ scheme

The Shared Lives scheme is receiving extra funding to help more isolated or vulnerable adults gain more independence.