Press Releases

Patchy consumer rights awareness means thousands still losing out

New government research shows UK consumers feel confident and knowledgeable when choosing and buying goods and services.

Shortlist announced for National College for High Speed Rail

Four locations across the country have been shortlisted to become the home of the National College for High Speed Rail.

CMA publishes consumer protection guidance for lettings industry

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published comprehensive guidance for lettings professionals to help improve their understanding of, and compliance with, consumer protection law.

Greening: Education can secure a peaceful future in Nigeria

Britain and the US have today pledged to educate a million girls and boys in northern Nigeria to boost development across the country.

Minister for Middle East Hugh Robertson meets Iraqi Foreign Minister

Hugh Robertson says UK supports Iraqi struggle against terrorism and urges leaders to unite country.

Foreign Secretary announces UK support following Ministerial on Boko Haram

Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes agreements reached at London Ministerial on security in Nigeria.

Less bureaucracy for pharmaceutical firms

Regulators for the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector have pledged to reduce bureaucratic burdens on firms.

Countries pledge to tackle multi-billion pound intellectual property crime

A new coalition to tackle counterfeiting, copyright infringement and other intellectual property crime has been launched.

‘Love Your Beach’ event at Combe Martin

Residents of Combe Martin are invited a special beach awareness day in the popular North Devon village.

Road users advised of further closures as part of M1 Junction 19 improvement at Catthorpe, Leicestershire

Shawell Lane and Catthorpe Road near Lutterworth will be closed for 12 weeks from Monday, 16 June as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing project to improve the M1 at junction 19, Leicestershire.

Bridge repairs keep journeys safe and reliable on the A21 Medway Viaduct

A six month scheme to maintain safe and reliable journeys is almost complete on the A21 Medway Viaduct between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge in Kent.

£30 million fund to secure supply of engineers and boost number of women in sector

Matthew Hancock has today (12 June 2014) announced a £30 million fund to increase the supply of engineers.

More families in need supported by children’s centres

New research shows children’s centres are reaching over 90% of families most in need.

Government vacates 2 million square metres of property

Government has reduced its estate by the equivalent of 26 Buckingham Palaces, saving more than £1.2 billion since 2010.

Work to improve key junction for Birmingham Airport and NEC starts next week

Night time work to increase the number of lanes linking the M42 at junction 6 to Birmingham Airport, the NEC and other key destinations will start next Monday (16 June).

Housing Minister hails affordable housing success story

Kris Hopkins welcomes new figures showing 200,000 new affordable homes have been delivered since April 2010.

Fuel Poverty, England 2012: Statistical press release

Through the Energy Act 2013, the Government has laid the ground for a new legal framework to monitor fuel poverty in England using the Low Income High Costs Indicator (LIHC).

Concerns over North East Lincolnshire school improvement support

Schools in North East Lincolnshire need more effective support from their local authority, Ofsted said today.