Press Releases

CMA sets out changes for private motor insurance

The Competition and Markets Authority has today set out the changes it proposes to make in the private motor insurance (PMI) market to increase competition and reduce the cost of premiums for motorists.

Press briefing: afternoon 12 June 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Private Member’s Bill on a European referendum, passports and Iraq.

Overnight resurfacing on A49 in Shropshire

The Highways Agency is to carry out overnight resurfacing and improve road markings along a half-mile section the A49 between Stapleton and Condover in Shropshire, from Monday 16 June.

Southbound A1 closures for bridge joint work, Tyneside

Work to refurbish expansion joints on the bridge carrying the southbound A1 Newcastle Gateshead Western Bypass over Derwenthaugh Road will start next week.

Resurfacing work postponed for M5 Junctions 27 to 28

Road users are advised that overnight work scheduled to start on Monday June 16 to resurface a three mile section of the M5 between junctions 27 and 28 have now been postponed.

Smoother Journeys Planned on A40 at Huntley

The A40 at Huntley will be closed overnight between Monday, 16 June and Sunday, 29 June to allow essential resurfacing work to take place.

Consultation into A14 upgrade in Cambridgeshire closes this Sunday, 15 June

It is less than a week to go before the consultation into the £1.5billion plans for the A14 in Cambridgeshire closes, and the Highways Agency is urging people to get involved and voice their views.

Thousands of road users expected to travel to Donington Park (Leicestershire) for Download Festival this weekend

The Highways Agency is advising music lovers heading to the Download Festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire this weekend to plan their journey and allow plenty of time to get to the event.

New measures announced to help tackle bovine TB

A consultation proposing further measures to strengthen our bovine TB cattle controls has been launched today.

William Hague and Angelina Jolie demand end to impunity for warzone rape

The Foreign Secretary William Hague and Special Envoy Angelina Jolie launch Protocol to increase prosecutions for sexual violence in conflict.

Stronger enforcement to tackle counterfeiting and piracy

Partners in the international fight against IP crime collaborate at London summit to consider new approaches to protecting consumers and businesses.

RPA releases May milk production figures

The United Kingdom wholesale milk deliveries totaled 1,332.8 million litres in May, the second month of the new milk year, figures released by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) show.

International fake food raids bring record results

An operation against international counterfeiting gangs has resulted in nearly 100 arrests and the seizure of fake food and drink.

Government committed to tackling IP crime

Clothing, tobacco and alcohol, are the most common counterfeited items in the UK according to a new report.

New money for councils to support families with SEND

Councils to receive share of £45 million to prepare for overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support.

Cuadrilla apply for environmental permits for Preston New Road site

Public consultation open until 8 July

Improving economy sees 2 million more private sector jobs

A record employment rise saw nearly 5,500 more people in work every working day over the last 3 months.

Welsh Secretary responds to Labour Market Statistics

Office for National Statistics figures reveal further fall in unemployment in Wales

Payday borrowers paying the price for lack of competition

A lack of price competition means that payday loan customers may be paying too much for their loans, according to provisional findings from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

More inspections to ensure children prepared for life in Britain

Inspectors poised to visit any school to follow up concerns about an unbalanced curriculum or governors abusing their position.