Press Releases

NIE determination lowers bills for customers

The Competition and Markets Authority has published the Competition Commission’s final determination on Northern Ireland Electricity Ltd’s price control conditions.

Jobseeking rise: benefit cap is taking effect

Nearly half (45%) of those affected by the benefit cap say that they plan to look for work as a result.

PM phone calls with Chancellor Merkel and President Hollande: 14 April 2014

The Prime Minister spoke separately to Chancellor Merkel and President Hollande to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attack in Abuja, Nigeria

Foreign Secretary condemns Abuja bomb attack and offers continued UK support for Nigeria.

123 communities to take control of neighbourhood schemes

More communities taking control of neighbourhood schemes to boost employment, combat crime and improve the health of residents.

Over 96,000 people contact adoption information service in 12 months

Figures show increasing numbers of people interested in adopting.

Easter travel eased as the Highways Agency lifts road works

Easter holidaymakers will travel more freely during the bank holiday weekend as 98% of England’s motorways and major A roads will be free of road works.

Government offers support for locally-led garden cities

Communities with plans for garden cities will receive government support.

Press briefing: morning 14 April 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Scotland and Trident, garden cities, Ukraine, anonymity and Patrick Rock.

New generation of motorway opens on M25

Drivers on the M25 are reaping the benefits of record roads investment as the first section of a new generation of motorways opened today.

Government blows the whistle on disability discrimination in football

Ministers show the red card to unfair access at every level of the game.