Press Releases

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg meets Prime Minister of Pakistan

The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, met Nawaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Town halls could save £660 million a year with better pension management

Proposals aim to reduce investment management overheads and improve accountability.

Schools best at helping disadvantaged pupils to share £4 million prize fund

The government announces the 2015 Pupil Premium Awards for schools that do the most to help disadvantaged pupils.

Major milestone reached for new nuclear in Cumbria

A major step has been taken today towards a new nuclear power station at Moorside, West Cumbria, that will create at least £10 billion worth of investment and thousands of jobs.

Children and young people to benefit from SEND pathfinder champions

Over 1.5 million children and young people to benefit from special educational needs and disability (SEND) pathfinder champions.

Resurfacing on the M20 near Maidstone

Work will begin next Thursday (8 May) to resurface the M20 coast bound between junctions 6 and 7 leading to smoother journeys.

Press briefing: afternoon 1 May 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Jeremy Clarkson, legal aid, a meeting with the PM of Japan and Gerry Adams.

Cable grants new funding for Citizens Advice

Business Secretary Vince Cable has today (1 May 2014) confirmed that Citizens Advice is to receive an extra £7.5 million.

Two congestion cutting schemes begin in Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough

Two Highways Agency schemes aimed at cutting congestion and improving journeys for drivers in Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough will begin this month.

Two congestion cutting schemes begin in Tyne and Wear

Two Highways Agency schemes aimed at cutting congestion and improving journeys for drivers in Tyne and Wear will begin shortly.

Foundation set up to honour first British Muslim head teacher wins Prime Minister’s award

A foundation set up in honour of Nawazish Bokhari is the latest winner of the Prime Minister’s Big Society Award.

UK pledges support for Pakistan’s growth

New support from the UK will give a boost to small and growing businesses in Pakistan.

UK-Japan Joint Statement

As part of a two day visit to the UK by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, the UK and Japan released the following joint statement.

A3 Hindhead tunnel maintenance continues

Overnight maintenance to the jet fan system at the Hindhead tunnel will be carried out over the next five weeks to keep journeys safe and reliable.

Foreign Secretary meets with Pakistan Prime Minister

Foreign Secretary William Hague met Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and announced the opening of a new Deputy High Commission in Lahore.

Minister for Africa discusses Darfur with Sudanese Foreign Minister

Mark Simmonds discussed Darfur and the National Dialogue with Sudanese Foreign Minister Karti on 28 April.

Independent review of initial teacher training courses launched

Andrew Carter OBE has been appointed to chair a review of the quality and effectiveness of initial teacher training (ITT) courses.

New agreement to help UK companies win work at Tokyo Olympics

Memorandum of Cooperation between the UK and Japan on the planning of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the 2019 Rugby World Cup to be signed.

World Dementia Council meets for the first time

Council to champion dementia research and development and unlock investment around the world.

Sutton Harbour swing bridge to close for essential repairs

The pedestrian swing bridge over the lock gates at Sutton Harbour in Plymouth is to be closed from Tuesday 20th May for six weeks to allow for the replacement of an essential bearing.

A5-M1 link road in Bedfordshire: advance work to get underway this month

Work will get under way this month on the A5-M1 Link Road improvement scheme, the Highways Agency has announced.

William Hague welcomes support to end sexual violence in conflict

Three quarters of all UN Member States endorse the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

A21 Tonbridge to Pembury dualling gets the green light

A much-needed scheme to provide vital extra capacity on the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury will go ahead, it was confirmed today.

Environment Agency helps create new Dorset woodlands

The Environment Agency has teamed up with the Woodland Trust and local landowners to create two new areas of woodland near Dorchester.

Share your flood experiences at a Somerset drop-in surgery (Burrowbridge and East Lyng)

The Environment Agency is inviting people on the Somerset Moors and Levels to another two drop-in surgeries at Burrowbridge and East Lyng.

Half-term fishing fun in Cornwall

Are your children over 12? Do they enjoy being outdoors and active? If so, why not book them in on a day’s fly-fishing for beginners.

British Ambassador to UAE is new UKTI Chief Executive

Dominic Jermey will be the new Chief Executive of UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).

Press briefing: morning 1 May 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the PM of Japan, Gerry Adams, private tenancies, AstraZeneca and Ann Maguire.

Tackling modern slavery in the UK

Wales Office Minister Baroness Jenny Randerson meets Operation Imperial team at Gwent Police

New changes could cut Britain’s 4.6 million road signs

Plans allowing councils freedom to cut the number of road markings and signs have been announced by Road Minister Robert Goodwill.

£7600 to make your home more energy efficient

Households carrying out energy efficiency improvements on their home can now get more money back to offset the cost of having the work done.

First school opens under Priority School Building Programme

The first school to be rebuilt as part of the government’s building programme has opened to its pupils.