Press Releases

London 11 Statement on Presidential elections in Syria

“London 11” core group statement says elections organised by Asad regime would be parody of democracy

Greening: United we have the greatest impact on world poverty

Development Secretary praises Scottish NGOs and recognises commitment of DFID staff based in East Kilbride.

£410 million for council services that put people first

Eric Pickles announces £410 million in funding to help councils transform the way they run local services to put the user first.

Press briefing: afternoon 3 April 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on plain packaging, the Airports Commission, Maria Miller and Waitrose.

National Employment Savings Trust Corporation: Trustee member appointments

The Minister for Pensions, Steve Webb, announced the appointment of Trustee Members to the National Employment Savings Trust.

Government response to tobacco standardised packaging review

Government minded to introduce regulations to provide for standardised packaging of tobacco products, subject to a short consultation.

CMA reviews proposed merger of Frimley Park and Heatherwood and Wexham NHS Hospitals

The Competition and Markets Authority is reviewing the proposed merger of Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with Heatherwood and Wexham Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, following notification from the hospitals.

Improved road surface on the M1 and A1 northbound, London

A package of work begins next Monday (7 April) to improve the surface of the northbound M1 and A1 in London, resulting in smoother journeys.

New loans to help Muslim students go to university

A new model for Sharia law-compliant student loans has been unveiled today (3 April 2014) by Universities and Science Minister David Willetts.

Plans to eradicate bovine TB in England unveiled

A comprehensive Strategy to achieve TB free status in England by 2038 has been announced by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson today.

UK warns more must be done to alleviate humanitarian crisis in CAR

Britain provides seeds, farming tools and protection for people affected by the crisis.

New chief executive appointed to Planning Inspectorate

Simon Ridley, a director at the Department for Communities and Local Government, to become new chief executive of the Planning Inspectorate.

£1 billion boost for Cambridgeshire

Cambridge and the surrounding area will be given up to £1 billion to help it become the UK’s Silicon Valley, Nick Clegg said today.

Press briefing: morning 3 April 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Maria Miller, Waitrose, plain packaging and immigration.

New drive to end deliberate face-down restraint

New controls to stop the deliberate use of face-down restraint for people receiving care launched by Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb.

Boost for business with new digital hub and super-fast internet speeds

Stephen Crabb: "UK government funding means more small businesses than ever before can now benefit from ultra-fast internet speeds."

Secretary of State for Wales to celebrate best of Welsh engineering

David Jones MP: "The UK is in a global race, and Wales has an important role to play."

Report notes importance of teaching and learning in pre-school

Ofsted says that pre-school children from poorer backgrounds need the support of professionally trained staff