Press Releases

New cooperation arrangement signed with European Patent Office

Boost for businesses and inventors as UK signs new working arrangement with European Patent Office.

Press briefing: afternoon 4 March

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Patrick Rock, Ukraine, breast cancer and Alex Salmond.

New nursing apprenticeships for those who have proven they can care

For the first time ever, apprentices will be able to train directly towards becoming a nurse, the government announced today (4 March 2014).

Northampton man has sentence increased to life for brutal rape

Gintas Burinskas' sentence becomes one of life imprisonment with a minimum term of 6 years

More businesses blazing the way for apprenticeships

The Prime Minister has announced the businesses involved in the second phase of the successful apprenticeship trailblazer programme.

Spread of multi drug resistant TB limited to high-risk groups in the UK

PHE highlights the importance of genetic strain typing of multi drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) to increase case identification.

Cable backs reshoring of jobs and supply chains to UK

Vince Cable sets out the latest steps the government is taking to support “reshoring”.

Press briefing: morning 4 March

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, an EU referendum Bill, legislation on recalling MPs and Patrick Rock.

Drive to boost disability employment in Scotland

The first conference of its kind to showcase the talents of disabled people and their huge value to Scotland’s economy is taking place in Glasgow today (4 March 2014).

Misleading websites to face the squeeze

Consumer Minister Jenny Willott confirms extra funding for the National Trading Standards Board to investigate misleading websites.

Measles figures down following successful catch-up programme

New figures published today by Public Health England show 24 cases of confirmed measles were reported during the final quarter of 2013.

Headhunter reforms to boost female board appointments

Ways to improve the transparency of the headhunting process for board appointments have been put to government today (4 March 2014)

Safety improvements on M6 in Staffordshire

Work to improve safety for road users on the M6 between junctions 14 and 15 in Staffordshire will start on Monday (10 March).

HM Land Registry launches Property Alert service to help fight property fraud

HM Land Registry is launching a new service called Property Alert aimed at anyone who thinks their property could be at risk of fraud.

Suffolk Council's support for school improvement is ineffective

Life chances for young Suffolk people are being damaged by council failure to challenge and support schools, according to an Ofsted letter.

Overnight bridge work on M5 to M6 link road near West Bromwich

Overnight work to replace bridge expansion joints on the M5 to M6 link road between West Bromwich and Walsall starts on Monday 10 March for six weeks.

Road surveys on the A31, Dorset

Overnight surveys of the A31 in Dorset to inform future maintenance work will begin on Monday (10 March).