Press Releases

Low Pay Commission recommends new minimum wage rates

The Low Pay Commission has published the executive summary of its 2014 report.

Indian business angels to make first UK investment

India’s largest business angels group is set to make its first investment in a UK start-up.

New environmental scheme for farmers to prioritise biodiversity

Improving biodiversity and water quality will be prioritised in the new environmental land management scheme as part of the Common Agricultural Policy.

A303 near Chard to close over weekend for essential drainage improvements

Road users will benefit from improved drainage on the A303 near Chard as a result of work starting on Friday (28 February).

Press briefing: afternoon 26 February

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Northern Ireland, minimum wage, and Angela Merkel.

Motorists in Birmingham advised of major bike event this Sunday

Motorists using the A38 including the Aston Expressway in Birmingham this Sunday (2 March) are being advised by the Highways Agency of possible delays, due to a charity event.

Good practice in land-based education and training

Ofsted finds much good practice in land-based education and training but identifies a few areas for improvement.

Improved road surface on A50 and slip roads near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Overnight work to improve the road surface on two slip roads on the A50 near Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, starts on Friday 7 March.