Press Releases

Prestigious Dylan Thomas prize to be launched at Wales Office

Secretary of State to launch Dylan Thomas International prize

Cost of business cyber security breaches almost double

Information security breaches affecting UK business have decreased over the last year but the cost of individual breaches has almost doubled.

Smoother journey for drivers on the A69 in Northumberland

Drivers on the A69 in Northumberland will benefit from safer, smoother journeys as the Highways Agency carries out resurfacing works at Hexham, Henshaw, and Wharmley.

Repair and re-waterproofing work starts on M6 Walsall canal bridge

The first phase of work to replace joints and re-waterproof the deck of the Walsall canal bridge between junctions 10 and 9 of the M6 will take place from tonight (28 April).

Drivers thanked ahead of Denton Island improvement second phase

The Highways Agency is thanking drivers for their patience and support after it completed the first phase of a £5.3 million project to boost safety and reduce congestion at one of the busiest junctions along Greater Manchester’s M60.

Deputy Prime Minister takes 'green' cars up a gear

£500 million to get more drivers into ultra low emission vehicles.

Foreign Secretary concerned by death sentences in Egypt

Foreign Secretary concerned by 683 new death sentences in Egypt and that 37 death sentences originally issued in March have been upheld.

Tracer merger: issues statement

The Competition and Markets Authority has published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into the completed acquisition by Alliance Medical Group Limited of the assets of IBA Molecular UK Limited used to produce Fluorodeoxyglucose 18F.

Press briefing: afternoon 28 April 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on HS2, Leeds schoolteacher stabbing, Pfizer/AstraZeneca and the tube strike.

Fly tipping hot spot gets spring clean

The Environment Agency, Stockton Borough Council and local social enterprise are teaming up to clean local stream

Senior UK diplomat visits Iran

Political Director’s visit is next stage in gradual improvement of relations between UK and Iran.

Appy UK students scoop prizes in international competition

Winners of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills' (UKCES) Careerhack app challenge are announced, with young UK talent sweeping the board.

England code of practice relaunched

Relaunch of the code of practice to enhance the effective delivery of the closure programme to support working between the ILF and local authorities in England.

Treating antibiotic resistant bacteria with NDM enzyme remains enormous challenge

PHE study shows that bacteria with the NDM resistance mechanism are only susceptible to 1 antibiotic with limited response to 3 others.

Press briefing: morning 28 April 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine and Russia, Pfizer and HS2.

One step closer to Scottish Islands grid links

One step closer to unlocking the renewable energy potential of the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland Islands: a new report identifies a series of actions to help deliver necessary electricity grid connections.

Ukraine Forum on Asset Recovery

The International community mobilises to recover stolen assets for the people of Ukraine.

Ofsted launches Employer View

New online tool enables employers to rate further education and skills providers, enhancing role of employers in education and training.