Press Releases

25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster: Nick Clegg statement

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s statement ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

16 new deals announced during Export Week

Small and mid-sized firms around the UK have announced 16 new export deals to countries across the world.

Academy goes from failing to outstanding in just 2 years

How Outwood Academy Portland has taken advantage of academy freedoms and used extra-curricular activities to improve pupils' attainment.

Digital courtroom unveiled as justice enters the Wi-Fi era

Criminal cases will be handled digitally from the moment a crime is committed through to the conclusion in court, Criminal Justice Minister Damian Green said today.

Flood defences given a health check after the wettest winter on record

Thousands of flood defences across the South East coastline have been inspected and repaired by the Environment Agency.

Foreign Secretary’s Passover message

Foreign Secretary William Hague sends warm wishes to Jewish communities ahead of the festival of Pesach.

Remembering Srebrenica – 750 people to learn about the Bosnian war

Government to fund travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina for 750 young Britons so they can learn lessons from the war.

Norfolk coastal walks benefit from seawall repairs

Popular coastal footpaths in north Norfolk made unsafe by the tidal surge are being re-opened.

Pension savings – 9 million newly saving or saving more, says Pensions Minister

Around 9 million pension savers will save for the first time or save more, due to reforms of workplace pensions.

Red X means ‘don’t use that lane’

Follow the Red X code and don’t drive in a motorway lane with a Red X displayed.

Council Tax bills waived until flood victims return home

Government extends Council Tax discount to help those hardest hit by the UK floods.

Intellectual Property Office research priorities 2014/2015

New research priorities announced to examine impact of intellectual property infringement and effectiveness of education and sanctions.

UK pledges new focus on disaster preparation

Justine Greening to announce new programme which will help improve how developing countries prepare for humanitarian disasters, at the World Bank Spring meetings.