Press Releases

William Hague and Angelina Jolie on joint visit to Bosnia

Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy visit Bosnia ahead of Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

Britain builds a new generation of global entrepreneurs

A new volunteering scheme will help young people work in start-up enterprises and companies in fast growing economies like Bangladesh, Nigeria and Tanzania.

Government unlocks £194 million of college investment

Matthew Hancock announces that 22 colleges will invest £194.3 million in the building of new state of the art facilities.

Final calls for evidence on Balance of Competences review

Launch of the final round of calls for evidence in the Balance of Competences Review looking at the impact of EU action on the UK.

Foreign Secretary welcomes UN vote to support Crimea

Foreign Secretary William Hague backs UN resolution to respect Ukrainian territorial integrity.

Government launches balance of competences review on information rights

The government has today launched a call for evidence on the balance of competences between the UK and the European Union in the area of information rights.

Government takes important step towards modernising copyright

Changes updating UK copyright law for the digital age progress as government publish final exceptions to copyright regulations.

Press briefing: afternoon 27 March 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on EU/Germany, Prince Charles letters, the government's flood response and legal aid.

Ministry of Justice statement in fee-paid judicial cases

Following the judgments of the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Ministry of Justice has published today a statement to inform past and present fee-paid judicial office holders what steps the Department is taking following these judgments.

Deputy Prime Minister is visiting Yorkshire to mark 100 days to go until the Tour de France

Nick Clegg is launching the Yorkshire Festival on a visit to Yorkshire, marking 100 days before the Tour de France.

An end to rip-off pension charges: Webb

Tough new measures announced by Pensions Minister Steve Webb today will ensure pension schemes deliver value for money for savers.

Press briefing: morning 27 March 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Europe debate, Ukraine, ATOS, the morning after pill, immigration and housing.

More than 40,000 budding entrepreneurs helped off benefits

More than 40,000 people have moved from claiming benefits to running their own business thanks to New Enterprise Allowance.

Step-change in ambition will mean higher standards for all

The government announces a new accountability system that will help ensure all children are literate and numerate.

Churches Conservation Trust reappointments

The Queen has approved that Jane Weeks and Duncan Wilson OBE may be re-appointed as Members of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Chief Medical Officer publishes annual report on state of the public’s health

Concerns about normalisation of overweight, possible links between deafness, blindness and dementia and pedestrian and cycle safety.

Cases of TB in domestic cats and cat-to-human transmission: risk to public very low

These are the first documented cases of cat-to-human transmission.

UK energy statistics: statistical press release - March 2014

Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices published.

CMA statement on energy review

A joint assessment of competition in the energy market has been published by Ofgem, the Office of Fair Trading and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today.

New deal for rail in the north

Northern Rail Ltd awarded the franchise for rail services in the north.

Stephen Crabb: “Lowering energy costs vital for international competitiveness of UK manufacturing

Wales Office Minister visits Kronospan in Wrexham to mark benefits of Business Energy Package

Essential bridge maintenance work M49 near Avonmouth

Road users are advised that essential overnight work on the M49 southbound bridge near Avonmouth will begin on Monday, 31 March and continue for five nights.

Weekend testing on the M6 near Birmingham ahead of smart motorway opening

Hard shoulder running tests will take place this Sunday, 30 March on a short stretch of the M6 in Birmingham, with a view to an extra lane becoming fully operational by Easter. A further day of testing on Sunday 6 April may also be needed.