Press Releases

Government responds to National Audit Office report: “The Privatisation of Royal Mail”

Department for Business succeeds in achieving its key objectives in the privatisation of Royal Mail.

£3.8 million scheme to replace central reservation barriers between junctions 21 and 22 on the M5

Road users will benefit from new concrete safety barriers being installed on the central reservation of the M5 near Weston-super-Mare.

UK launches first national CERT

CERT-UK, the UK's national Computer Emergency Response Team, will manage and prepare for national cyber security incidents.

Safety improvement work on the M6 in Staffordshire

The Highways Agency is to carry out safety improvement work on the M6 near Stoke from Monday 7 April.

UK to provide seeds and fishing kits to avoid starvation in South Sudan

Vital support to help farmers affected by conflict before the rainy season begins.

Press briefing: afternoon 31 March 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on foreign local election results, the England football shirt and arrests.

A45/A46 Tollbar End upgrade near Coventry - Work to connect new water main

As part of the £106 million investment to improve the A45/A46 Tollbar End roundabout, A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction, a new water main is to be connected at Siskin Drive.

Foreign Office Minister congratulates Morocco on Human Rights progress

Hugh Robertson welcomes Morocco’s recent announcements of important progress on Human Rights.

UK makes £3m contribution to Syrian Recovery Fund

William Hague and Justine Greening announce a £3million boost to the Syria Recovery Trust Fund.

A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvements: important dates for diaries

The Highways Agency has announced the 10 week consultation for the major upgrade to the A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon will start on Thursday 7 April 2014 and close on 15 June 2014.

Overnight improvements on the A14, Suffolk

Road users will benefit from improved safety along the eastbound A14 in Suffolk thanks to a scheme taking place in April.

Discards ban – next steps for English fishermen

New plans will help fishermen adapt to ban on discards

Valuation Tribunal Service Board appointments

The government has announced the appointment of the deputy chairman and 3 members to the Valuation Tribunal Service Board.

Press briefing: morning 31 March 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on child cruelty, Scotland, energy companies and the Football World Cup in Qatar.

Dredging begins on the River Parrett in Somerset

Dredging of one of the major rivers in the Somerset Moors and Levels will begin today (31 March 2014), the Environment Agency announced.

Foreign Secretary welcomes second IPCC report on Climate Change

UN IPCC release second report that deals with the impacts of climate change on humans and our environment.

Latest bowel cancer screening technique reaps benefits

PHE figures show that the roll out target of screening centres offering the latest bowel cancer screening test has been exceeded.

UK knowledge investment continues to grow

New figures published today (31 March 2014) show that UK business is building success through knowledge and creative assets.