Press Releases

Hundreds of new UK tech jobs announced at CeBIT 2014

Hundreds of new UK jobs have been announced as the UK takes centre stage as official partner country at CeBIT 2014.

Foreign Office Minister visits Morocco

Foreign Office Minister visits Morocco and signals strong support for Morocco’s reform process.

Audit Commission abolition on course to save taxpayers over £1 billion

Closure of Audit Commission to save over £1 billion and deliver coalition pledge to reduce bureaucratic public bodies.

Further funding boosts voluntary sector support

Justice Minister Jeremy Wright announced that the pioneering Justice Data Lab pilot would be extended for a further year

City Deal to transform Southend-on-Sea into major business centre

A new City Deal will help small and medium-sized businesses in Southend-on-Sea to flourish and create new jobs.

Eric Pickles flies flag for Commonwealth Day

The Department for Communities and Local Government is taking part in Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth.

Business invited to help reform enforcement of regulation

Michael Fallon invites business to help run initiative that puts driving the reform of regulatory enforcement in the hands of business.

Press briefing: morning 10 March 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on foreign labour, the Anglo-Irish summit and Ukraine.

Reforms to help reduce reoffending come into force

Reforms which will cut the amount of time some offenders need to disclose details of any low level convictions come into effect today, Justice Minister Simon Hughes.

QR codes on energy bills put consumers in control

QR (Quick Response) codes to be introduced on consumer energy bills to help bill-payers get an instant cross-market comparison

Nightly B road closure this week for M6 bridge works at Penrith

Drivers using a local B road over the M6 in Cumbria are being advised that it will be totally closed for four nights this week for work to repair the bridge over the motorway.

Reminder: lower fees come into force on Monday 17 March 2014

Land Registry is reducing some of its fees, including reductions in fees for many applications lodged electronically.

Driving through the A3 Hindhead tunnel...?

Drivers using the A3 Hindhead tunnel in Surrey are being reminded that the red X symbol above a lane means 'move out, stay out'.

Lighting maintenance on the A20 near Folkestone, Kent

Lighting maintenance starts on the A20 next Monday (17 March) on the viaduct approaching the Roundhill Tunnel near Folkestone in Kent.

Improved journeys on the A259 between Rye and Brenzett

Resurfacing is due to start today (Monday 10 March) to provide drivers with smoother, quieter and safer journeys on the A259 between Rye and Brenzett.

Weekend and overnight carriageway closures for M6 bridge repairs in Lancashire

Work to repair a motorway bridge along the northbound carriageway of the M6 north of Preston will take place later this month.

M4/M5 smart motorway – Highways Agency wants to hear from road users

Onlive survey available until end of March.