Press Releases

NHS to tackle long waits for dementia assessments

190,000 new ‘Dementia Friends’ at M&S, Argos, Homebase, Lloyds Bank and Lloyds Pharmacy

UK and China talks on foreign policy and security

Foreign Secretary meets Chinese State Councillor for talks in London about pressing international issues such as Ukraine and Syria.

Government gets tough with employers failing to pay minimum wage

Employers who owe their workers thousands of pounds for failing to pay them the correct National Minimum Wage have been named and shamed.

Foreign Office responds to UN report on Sri Lanka

Hugo Swire welcomes report from the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and supports her call for an international investigation into Sri Lanka.

Press briefing: morning 28 February 2014

The Prime Minister's Deputy Spokesperson (DPMS) answered questions on the Queen, Ukraine, Northern Ireland, Harriet Harman, European reform, legal highs and badgers.

New rules for social workers following adoption reform

Planned guidance to help social workers understand the reformed adoption system published for consultation.

Screening saves lives: success of screening babies in the UK for rare conditions highlighted on World Rare Disease Day

Public Health England highlights the success of the NHS Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme in diagnosing babies with rare diseases.

St David's Day message from the Secretary of State for Wales

David Jones sends his best wishes for St David's Day

“Wales must seize opportunities to extend global reach”

Welsh Secretary hosts Indonesian delegation on visits to north Wales

M1 Tinsley Viaduct safety barrier replacement work

The Highways Agency will shortly be carrying out essential safety improvements on the Tinsley Viaduct upper deck which carries the M1 between junction 34 north and junction 34 south near Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

Colleges improving outcomes for disadvantaged in London

A report finds that young people in London are being helped to re-engage with study by college teachers.

Bridge maintenance work over the M27, Southampton

Overnight bridge maintenance work that will maintain safe journeys on the A334 and M27 at junction 7, near to Hedge End in Southampton will start on Monday (3 March).

Smoother journeys for drivers on the M2 near Faversham in Kent

Overnight resurfacing work will start on Monday (3 March) on the M2, between junctions 6 and 7, near Faversham resulting in smoother journeys for road users.

Drainage improvements on the A33, Kings Worthy

Drainage improvement work will start on the A33 Winchester Bypass on Monday (3 March).