Press Releases

Press briefing: afternoon 5 November 2013

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Home Affairs Select Committee, and the British Ambassador in Germany.

Press briefing: afternoon 4 November 2013

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on visa bonds, the living wage, the EC, water prices, aircraft carriers and G4S.

Debate on Sri Lanka, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Speaking during a debate in Parliament Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire stressed that Sri Lanka must maintain progress on human rights.

Culture Secretary announces new UK Sport board members

The new members to help build on the success of Team GB and Paralympics GB at London 2012.

Culture Secretary announces new Sport England board members

New members will help strengthen community sport in this country and ensure the legacy from London 2012 continues.

Larger loads could boost farming production

Tractor travel speeds and increased agricultural weight limits consultation released.

Swindon leads the way in taking up the Right to Buy

Swindon residents are being helped to realise their dreams of home ownership.

£18.4 million to UNHCR to help Syrian refugees in Jordan

The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that the UK government is to send £18.4 million in aid for refugees fleeing the fighting in Syria.

Welsh Secretary: ‘Doing business in South East Asia is critical for Britain’s long-term future prosperity and security”

Secretary of State for Wales embarks on a trade and diplomatic visit to Singapore and Indonesia

Tanzania and the UK forge new partnership on trade and investment

Tanzania and the UK have pledged to forge a strong new partnership to boost trade.

£75 million to build cars of the future

Automotive companies challenged to come up with engine technologies that will make cars more efficient and change the way we drive

Making Britain number one for ultra low emission vehicles

Deputy Prime Minister calls on industry to help UK accelerate demand.

150,000 children to receive help from promising teaching leaders

Extra funding to develop teaching leaders announced by Schools Minister.

Benefit cap: 36,000 accept work help

New figures show almost 36,000 people potentially affected by the benefit cap have accepted support to get into work.

Award winning government service achieves 98% satisfaction rate amongst customers

The ‘Tell Us Once’ service for people to tell the government about births and deaths receives ringing endorsement by the people who use it.

Government sets out plans to reshape workplace pensions

The government is setting out a range of proposals to reshape workplace pensions for future generations.

Sir Tony Baldry MP approved as Privy Counsellor

The Queen has been pleased to approve that Sir Tony Baldry MP be sworn of Her Majesty’s most Honourable Privy Council.

Government savings reach £5.4 billion at mid-year point

Savings for taxpayers £2.3 billion higher than previous year.

Ofsted's single inspection takes effect

New framework for child protection; services for looked after children and care leavers; and local authority fostering and adoption services.

Ofsted reports to Suffolk County Council after inspections

Following focused inspections of 33 Suffolk schools in September 2013, Ofsted has written to Suffolk County Council with its findings.

Parole Board responds to Inspectorate of Probation victim contact report

The Parole Board responds to the inspectorate's report into the victim contact arrangements in probation trusts.