Press Releases

UK concerned at DPRK missile launch

FCO Minister Hugo Swire has called on the DPRK to comply with UN Security Council Resolutions after further provocations.

Foreign Secretary welcomes OSCE Mission to Ukraine

William Hague welcomes deployment of monitoring mission but condemns Russia’s refusal to allow it access to Crimea.

Neglected children must be better protected

More must be done to identify and respond effectively to neglect at the earliest stages, a new report from Ofsted says today.

Press briefing: afternoon 26 March 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on fox hunting, Russia, teaching strikes, terrorism offences and debate on Europe.

Closure of the UN Peacebuilding Mission in Sierra Leone

Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds commends 15 years of UN peacebuilding in Sierra Leone.

Warning after nearly 200 fish deaths on the Devon river

Home owners are being reminded of the dangers of pouring cleaning fluids and other toxic chemicals down drains after a pollution incident.

Foreign Office Minister urges dialogue in Venezuela

As violent protests continue in Venezuela, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has called for restraint.

Rainbow flag to be flown on Whitehall for first same sex weddings

The rainbow flag will fly above the Cabinet Office and Scotland Office this weekend as the first same sex weddings take place in Britain.

Government asks business to help improve regulators’ appeals processes

Consultation invites businesses to help shape potential legislation to make regulators’ appeals and complaints processes more responsive.

Copyright deals will cut red tape and save schools £6.5 million

The government announces copyright licence deals for schools.

Press briefing: morning 26 March 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, Europe debate, books for prisoners, energy, strikes and Tanzania.

Thousands more 16- and 17-year-olds in education or training

New figures reveal that 35,000 more 16- and 17-year-olds are in education or training.

UK Trade Minister calls for speedy conclusion to £1.3 billion Canada trade agreement

Lord Livingston begins a 3 day trade visit to Canada today (26 March 2014).

CMA Panel Deputy Chairs appointed

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the appointment of four new Panel Deputy Chairs.

Real-terms cut in Council Tax for fourth year

New official figures show that the average Council Tax bill in England has fallen in real-terms for the fourth year.

Funding boost for low carbon heating

Welsh Local Authorities set to benefit from UK Government heat networks funding

Halving avoidable harm and saving up to 6,000 lives

New ambition to reduce avoidable harm, cut costs and save 6,000 lives.

Women on Boards 2014: 3 years on

Lord Davies of Abersoch has today (26 March 2014) published the third annual progress report into Women on Boards.

Funding boost for low carbon heating

24 local authorities across England and Wales have been awarded more than £2.1 million to support the development of heat network projects

Road users advised of resurfacing work of A46 Evesham Bypass

The Highways Agency is to resurface the A46 Cheltenham Road between Ashton and Evesham, also known as the Evesham Bypass, from Friday 4 April.

Work to improve safety at A50 and A500 Sideway roundabout in Stoke-on-Trent

A Highways Agency scheme to improve safety at the A50 and A500 roundabout in Stoke-on-Trent will get underway next week.

Safety work to be carried out on bridge over the M6 near Stafford

The Highways Agency is to carry out safety work on the bridge that carries Ash Flats Lane over the M6 between junction 13 and 14 near Stafford from Tuesday 1 April.