Press Releases

Scottish Independence Referendum: myths must be debunked

Chief Secretary Danny Alexander will say in a keynote speech to business leaders in Edinburgh that Independence White Paper myths must be debunked.

Fines warning to drivers ignoring safety signs

The Highways Agency is warning motorway drivers they are putting road workers’ lives at risk by ignoring safety signs and illegally using the hard shoulder to avoid congestion caused by accidents.

Lighting repairs on A483 in Shropshire

The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to replace lighting cables on the A483 in Pant, Shropshire, from Wednesday 6 May, lasting two weeks.

Deal to provide life-saving defibrillators to schools

The Department for Education announces a plan to allow schools to purchase defibrillators at a lower cost.

RPA supporting farmers at North Somerset Show

The Rural Payments Agency will attend the North Somerset Show and show farmers how to apply for the Single Payment Scheme online.

Foreign Office concerned at Taiwan executions

The Foreign Office has expressed its regret following the deaths of five death-row prisoners in Taiwan today.

Universal Credit: First year of welfare transformation and north west next steps

The expansion of the full Universal Credit benefit to the rest of the north west of England will start in June.

Central government main supply estimates 2014 to 2015

Supply Estimates seeks funds from Parliament and Parliamentary authority for departmental expenditure each year.

Press Briefing afternoon 29 April 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on HS2, Royal Mail and the Ann Maguire murder.

Decision on La Mon House bombing review

The NI Secretary has written to the La Mon families informing them of her decision in response to calls for a review into the 1978 bombing.

FCO Minister condemns attacks ahead of elections in Iraq

Hugh Robertson condemns attacks on Iraqi polling stations and calls for elections to be inclusive.

RPA warns on approaching 2014 SPS deadline

Farmers and agents have until 15 May to submit Single Payment Scheme (SPS) 2014 claims.

Trend in alcohol-related deaths continues to decline

New figures from Public Health England (PHE), published today, show a continued decline in alcohol-related deaths.

Decision on Ballymurphy independent review panel

The Secretary of State has decided against establishing an independent review panel to investigate events in Ballymurphy in 1971.

New investment to help smaller housing schemes get Britain building

Over half a billion pounds of new investment for smaller housing schemes will help build up to 15,000 homes.

New co-chairman appointed to the Future High Streets Forum

Simon Roberts appointed as new co-chairman.

Welsh Secretary urges businesses to seek Technology Strategy Board support to boost growth and innovation

Cardiff business wins £60k grant from the board to develop new cyber security protection