Press Releases

Government strengthens health regulator’s independence

The Care Quality Commission is to be given greater independence so it can act fearlessly as the nation’s chief whistleblower on health.

First ever legislative elections in Guinea

UK welcomes first ever democratic legislative elections in Guinea, which are a big step forward in Guinea’s democratic development.

Friends and Family Test extended across public services

Francis Maude has announced the extension of the Friends and Family Test across the NHS and other public services.

“City of Culture bid is Swansea Bay’s time to shine”

Welsh Secretary backs Swansea Bay’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2017.

Westmorland flag flies proudly at heart of government

Westmorland flag flies outside the offices of the Department for Communities and Local Government as part of Westmorland Day celebrations.

Claimants required to undertake supervised jobsearch at new centres

Some Jobseeker's Allowance claimants will have to take part in supervised jobsearch activity in a new trial to be introduced in 2014.

Cutting red tape for business improvement districts that help small shops and local traders

The Department for Communities and Local Government ends unnecessary red tape to support high street regeneration.

East Lancashire to benefit from £40 million green transport project

Pennine Reach bus network given £40 million funding for improvements package including new bus stations at Blackburn and Accrington.

Better tenancies for families in rental homes

New measures will encourage family-friendly tenancies in the private rented sector.

Maria Miller announces new £10 million fund from the Lottery to help mark important anniversaries in Britain's shared history

Funding will help highlight important historical dates that resonate with people and communities across the UK.

£100 million to support the education of children in care

Funding to support the education of children in care is to more than double from April 2014, announces Children’s Minister Edward Timpson.

Sweeping reforms to IP court save businesses time and money

The Patents County Court has been renamed the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC)

UK Government-backed broadband roll-out reaches another milestone in Wales

£57million of UK Government funding invested in 'Superfast Cymru'

Press briefing: morning 30 September 2013

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered a question about the Help to Buy scheme.

Cuts to red tape mark ‘Freedom Day’ for UK businesses

Michael Fallon today announced good news for the growth prospects of UK companies as more common sense cuts to red tape are implemented

Lung cancer rates rising amongst women, yet falling in men

Smokers urged to join the Stoptober challenge.

A6 to Manchester Airport relief road closer

Approval granted to design and obtain permissions for a new road between the M56 Manchester Airport Spur and the A6 at Hazel Grove.

UKTI & TATA mentoring and partnership programme to India for high-tech SMEs

First edition of UKTI and Tata Management Training Centre joint mentoring and partnership programme for UK SMEs to be held in Mumbai and Pune 1 - 5 October 2013.