Press Releases

Call with President Obama

The Prime Minister spoke to President Obama this evening, following today's Contact Group meeting in Geneva.

Foreign Secretary welcomes progress made in Geneva on Ukraine

Speaking after talks in Geneva the Foreign Secretary welcomed the agreed steps to de-escalate the current Ukraine crisis.

Call with Herman Van Rompuy

The Prime Minister spoke to Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, following today's Contact Group meeting in Geneva.

Resurfacing at the M2/A249 junction, Kent

Drivers will benefit from smoother journeys and improved journey reliability thanks to work starting on the M2 near Sittingbourne, Kent.

Rod licence money improves Great Ouse

A section of bank on the Great Ouse at Stony Stratford has been repaired using money from rod licence sales

Lincolnshire beach restoration begins following tidal surge

Lincshore, the flagship scheme to reduce flood risk to thousands of homes and businesses on the Lincolnshire coast began at Boygrift today.

Essex Fly-tipping warning

Landowners in Thurrock and Grays are being warned to be vigilant following a spate of large scale fly-tipping on commercial land.

Improvements for A38 Harcombe Bridge near Chudleigh

A vital maintenance scheme for Harcombe Bridge on the A38 near Chudleigh, will start at the end of this month.

Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli steps towards settlement expansion

William Hague condemns Israeli steps towards settlement expansion in the West Bank and says negotiations are only way to peace.

Foreign Secretary offers condolences on South Korean ferry tragedy

The Foreign Secretary has offered his condolences following the sinking of the Sewol ferry off South Korea yesterday.

A64 westbound lane closures at Bramham for electricity work

Drivers are advised that one lane will be closed on the westbound A64, on the approach to Bramham, overnight on 24 April and during the day on 25 April, to allow Northern PowerGrid to install a new electric supply

Lose your passport, lose your holiday - Keep it safe

Rome City Council and the British Embassy in Rome promote prevention campaign against passport loss, addressed to all English speaking tourists.

Headteacher standards review

Standards for headteachers will be updated for the first time in a decade.

Proposed changes to Tunstall road element of A1 Leeming to Barton scheme – draft orders published

Draft orders for a modified route for local traffic via Catterick Lane and Tunstall Road that would be put in place as part of the A1 Leeming to Barton improvement scheme are being published today (17 April).

Eric Pickles takes action to defend the independent free press

Five councils have a fortnight to explain Publicity Code breaches before the Secretary of State issues legal directions.

Voluntary guidelines for coach operators amended

Revised guidance published for coach travel to sporting events in England and Wales.

Small businesses given boost to generate bioenergy from wetlands

British companies get innovation funding to demonstrate new ways of turning plant-based material into renewable heat and electricity

Divorce myths to be dispelled

Separating couples will be given clear new guidelines setting out what they should expect when property and income is distributed by the courts, Simon Hughes has announced.