Press Releases

Steroid users at risk of HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C

Men who inject anabolic steroids and tanning drugs are at higher risk of HIV and viral hepatitis.

FCO Minister concerned by attacks on Libyan Government buildings

Alistair Burt deplores bomb attacks in Libya and reiterates UK support to Libyan Government and people in tackling insecurity.

Alistair Burt welcomes peaceful transfer of Camp Ashraf residents

Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt welcomes peaceful transfer of residents from Camp Ashraf to Camp Liberty after appalling recent attack.

Press briefing: morning 12 September 2013

The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions about a music industry meeting, Omagh and Syria.

Hugo Swire saddened by execution in Japan

Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has expressed his regret at today’s execution in Japan.

£69 million more for Start-Up Loans and New Enterprise Allowance

Extra financial support for British entrepreneurs to start a business is now available through Start-Up Loans and New Enterprise Allowance.

Prisk offers £400 million pound investment opportunity in private rental market

Housing Minister Mark Prisk has invited bids for a share of at least £400 million to build homes specifically for private rent.

Protecting the UK from ‘fake food’

The Intellectual Property Office is to host an international conference on 20 September to set out the UK's plans to tackle ‘fake food’

FCO Minister visit to Morocco

Alistair Burt re-emphasises UK support for Moroccan reform, and looks to continued international co-operation and closer economic ties.

PM appoints Mike Weatherley MP as intellectual property adviser

Mike Weatherley MP is appointed as the Prime Minister's adviser on intellectual property.

Jeremy Hunt confirms commitment to balance patient safety and privacy

New guidance published for NHS and care staff as government responds in full to Caldicott Review.

New tables will give parents and young people the full facts on performance of colleges and school sixth-forms

Underperformance will be tackled - with the government stepping in to turn around the weakest providers.

One step closer to court broadcasting

Live television broadcasting in courts, for the first time, is one step closer after receiving final approval in the House of Commons late last night.

Property owners protected by HS2 compensation scheme

Proposed measures to compensate residents affected by HS2 are announced.

Greater discounts for 4,000 local residents at Dartford-Thurrock Crossing

Local residents registered for discount scheme to include unlimited trips over the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing for £20 a year.

Secretary of State announces decision on Omagh bomb inquiry

Following consultation, the government has concluded that there are insufficient grounds to justify a further inquiry into the 1998 attack

Press briefing: afternoon 11 September 2013

The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions about the European Union, Syria and allegations of sex selection abortions.

Press briefing: morning 11 September 2013

The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the economy, the spare room subsidy, Help to Buy, Syria, WW1 and HS2.

Next generation of offshore turbines tested at gunfleet sands

Energy Minister Greg Barker opens a new extension to the Gunfleet Sands offshore wind farm.

Putting communities in control: giving social tenants more power

Number of tenant management organisations to be increased to give more social tenants the power to hold their landlord to account.

Diocese of Durham: nomination approved

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Paul Roger Butler BA for election as Bishop of Durham.

Royal Mail announcement of intention to float

Royal Mail announcement of intention to float