Press Releases

New Challenges for UK Film Industry, BFI and Government

Report on progress made following their 2012 Film Policy Review

FCO calls on Ukrainian leadership to match words of reconciliation with action

FCO watching developments in Kyiv with deep concern. Ukraine’s leaders must show they are committed to peaceful resolution of differences.

Universal Credit improves work incentives for young people

New figures show that 2,960 people started claiming Universal Credit in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire areas from April 2013 to the end of October 2013.

CMA consults on first annual plan

The Competition and Markets Authority has published a series of documents as it prepares to become fully operational on 1 April 2014.

Welsh Secretary responds to latest Labour Market Statistics

David Jones: “Our long-term economic plan is working”

Largest quarterly rise in employment since records began

The number of people in a job rose 280,000 in the last 3 months – the largest quarterly increase since records began.

All mid-sized businesses to receive tailored trade advice

Every mid-sized business in the UK will be offered tailored trade advice and an intensive programme of support to help them start exporting.

Press briefing: morning 22 January

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on stop and search powers, energy sector, and short selling.