Press Releases

HMG expresses concern about sentencing in Bolotnaya case

HMG spokesperson calls on Russia to apply the rule of law and to protect the right to freedom of assembly and expression

Minister for Africa to join Nigerian centenary celebrations

Minister for Africa arrives in Nigeria today for visit to Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja, where he’ll join the centenary celebrations

New ‘business banking’ service for child maintenance to benefit 40,000 employers

A new service launches making it easier for businesses to deduct child maintenance from their employees’ wages.

Baroness Randerson signals the start of Wales Tourism Week

Wales Office Minister visits Newport tourist destinations

Government requires providers to disclose all hidden pension charges

The government has tabled an amendment to the Pensions Bill to require pension providers to disclose all transaction costs in defined contribution workplace pensions.

Foreign Secretary saddened and disappointed by Ugandan anti-homosexuality law

William Hague: this bill will increase persecution and discrimination of Ugandans, as well as damage Uganda’s reputation internationally

PM’s Trade Envoy welcomes focus on economic development in Western Balkans

Kenneth Clarke welcomes the Prime Ministers of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro & Serbia to EBRD investment forum.

Levy cuts to help hard-working people build their own home

Up to 3,000 mothballed self-build homes are expected to get underway when changes that save self-builders thousands of pounds come into effect.

Creating a fair and flexible private rented sector

Housing Minister Kris Hopkins has emphasised the need to create a fairer, more flexible private rented sector.

Universal Credit expands to Bath and Harrogate

New jobseekers in Bath and Harrogate will be able to make a claim for Universal Credit today as the new benefit rolls out.

Coastal Communities Fund money to build a world class exhibition centre in Kirkcaldy

Cabinet Minister Eric Pickles announces funding for Adam Smith Global Foundation Exhibition Centre in Kirkcaldy.

Deputy Prime Minister announces Clean Energy Deal

Carbon capture and storage deal is first of its kind in the world.

Bereaved families at the heart of the coroner system

Bereaved loved ones will be put at the heart of the coroner system, Justice Minister Simon Hughes said today as he launched a new guide for people who have to become involved with inquests.

Wood sets out £200 billion roadmap for future of offshore oil and gas industry & world’s first gas CCS plant planned

The British economy could receive a potential £200 billion boost over the next 20 years, through the recovery of an additional 3-4 billion barrels of North Sea oil and gas.

PM pledges action to maximise the North Sea oil and gas industry

The Prime Minister David Cameron sets out new commitments to support the North Sea oil and gas industry to ensure energy security.

New A590 roundabout opens at Greenodd

The new £2.7 million roundabout along the A590 at Greenodd in Cumbria has been completed and is now open to drivers.

Press briefing: morning 24 February

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Scotland, school holidays, and income tax.

Safety barrier upgrade at the Dartford River Crossing

Overnight work to upgrade the safety barrier on the northbound A282 at the Dartford River Crossing is due to begin on Sunday (2 March).

Press briefing: afternoon 24 February

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Owen Patterson and Scottish independence.

Safety improvement work on the M6 in Staffordshire

The Highways Agency is to carry out safety improvement work on the M6 near Stoke from Monday 10 March.

Overnight carriageway closures at start of Thelwall Viaduct repairs

Drivers using the M6 through Cheshire are being reminded that major maintenance works at Thelwall Viaduct will begin at the end of this week with overnight carriageway closures to install traffic management.

£250,000 lighting upgrade for A595 around Whitehaven

A £250,000 Highways Agency project to upgrade street lighting along the A595 south of Whitehaven in Cumbria will get underway next week.

£300,000 resurfacing work for A66 at Brough

Work has begun today on a £300,000 project to resurface parts of the A66 dual carriageway around Brough in Cumbria

A66 dual carriageway resurfacing at counties border

A £472,000 Highways Agency project to resurface a mile long section of the eastbound A66 around North Stainmore in Cumbria will be taking place next month.

New central reservation barriers for M18 Wadworth Viaduct

The Highways Agency will begin preparatory work from today (24 February) to replace the central reservation barrier on the M18 Wadworth Viaduct in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.