Press Releases

Foreign Secretary speaks with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yatsenyuk

Foreign Secretary William Hague called Ukrainian Prime Minister Yatsenyuk to outline UK support for Ukraine.

Foreign Office Advisory Group on freedom of religion or belief

Baroness Warsi chairs first meeting of Foreign Office group on Freedom of Religion or Belief to discuss vision and strategy.

Prime Minister appoints new members of the Council for Science and Technology

The Prime Minister David Cameron has appointed 5 new members to the Council for Science and Technology (CST).

Damian Green: new rehabilitation powers for magistrates

Magistrates will be given new powers as part of the Government’s reforms of rehabilitation.

Inquest request into the 1995 death of Private Cheryl James at Deepcut barracks

Family of Private Cheryl James can now apply to the High Court for a new inquest into her death.

Press briefing: morning 25 March 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on President Xi, flight MH370, EU debate, teachers' strike and books in prison.

Morecambe Bay Investigation timeline

Morecambe Bay Investigation timeline extended due to the significant volume of evidence submitted.

130,000 fewer pupils regularly missing school

New figures show that persistent absence is down by almost a third.

How can councils build more homes?

An independent review that is considering the role of councils in housebuilding has made its first call for evidence.

Wales Office to host launch of Royal Mail's Dylan Thomas stamp

Dylan Thomas celebrated in new Royal Mail 'Remarkable Lives' set

Results of E-ACT academy inspections published

Ofsted publishes the outcome letter for the recent series of inspections of academies within the E-ACT Multi-Academy Trust.

Essential maintenance work Piffs Elm Bridge M5 junction 10 at Gloucester

The Highways Agency has announced plans for extensive maintenance work at Piffs Elm Bridge which supports the A4019 over the M5 at junction 10 near Gloucester.