Press Releases

Foreign Secretary says Russia must engage in dialogue over Ukraine

Foreign Secretary regrets the fact Russia has refused to change course on Crimea and says door is still open for diplomacy and dialogue.

Wales Office responds to S4C HQ relocation announcement

S4C authority announces plans to move channel headquarters to Carmarthen

PM announces UK boost for Palestinian economy

David Cameron announces a range of initiatives to to support the Palestinian economy.

Increased sentence handed to violent Penzance rapist

After reference from Solicitor General, Court of Appeal increases sentence of Lee David Hosking from 9 and a half years’ imprisonment to 13

British astronaut needs your help

Tim Peake needs help to name his inspirational 6 month mission to the International Space Station.

London to pilot greater property owner leadership in high streets

London to be given powers giving property owners greater role in revitalising high streets.

Biggest rise in pension saving since records began

Latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics indicate that the government’s reforms to workplace pensions are working.

Ministry of Justice next generation electronic monitoring contracts

Ministry of Justice clarifies the position on the Buddi contract.

More power, more choice and better quality of public services

The 2014 progress report on Open Public Services shows how our reforms are giving people choice and control over the services they use.

City Deal marks new era of prosperity for Sunderland

Nick Clegg and Greg Clark announce multi-million pound City Deal for Sunderland.

Press briefing: morning 14 March 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, Syria, tax and Scotland.

Cutting-edge drugs to be fast-tracked to patients

State-of-the-art medicines will be fast-tracked to patients thanks to the Early Access to Medicines Scheme.

Change in function for two prisons to help create a fit for purpose prison estate

Littlehey and Lancaster Farms prisons are to change function to hold solely adult male prisoners as part of the Government’s ongoing plans to create an efficient prison estate, which can best meets the needs of the population.

Foreign Secretary meets Pakistan’s National Security and Foreign Affairs Adviser

Adviser Sartaj Aziz and Foreign Secretary William Hague met today to further the strategic relations between Pakistan and the UK, which underpins the enduring partnership between both countries.

World’s top graduate entrepreneurial talent hits UK shores

The 10 latest international start-ups to choose the UK as a base for their budding business have been announced today (14 March 2014).

A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme on track

The £1.5bn A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme in Cambridgeshire is progressing well and the Highways Agency is on track to submit its Development Consent Order application this autumn. Construction work is expected to get underway in late 2016, with the road opening to traffic by the end of the decade.

Public information exhibitions for A1 Leeming to Scotch Corner improvements, North Yorkshire

Road users and local residents are being invited to attend public information exhibitions to update them about the work that is taking place to upgrade part of the A1 in North Yorkshire to a three-lane motorway.

New safety barriers for A628 Salters Brook Bridge

The Highways Agency will begin work to renew barriers on the A628 at Salters Brook Bridge in Sheffield next week, improving safety along this important Pennine route.

Overnight resurfacing work on Eastville Viaduct, M32 Bristol

Road users are advised that essential overnight resurfacing work on Eastville Viaduct on the M32 junction 2 in Bristol will begin on Monday 17 March.

Partial M53 roundabout closure for resurfacing

A £90,000 Highways Agency project to resurface parts of the roundabout with the A41 at junction 5 of the M53 near Ellesmere Port will be taking place next week.

Improvements for northbound A12 near Colchester

Work to restore a section of the A12 near Colchester, resulting in smoother journeys for road users, will begin next Thursday (20 March) for up to three nights.