Press Releases

UK commits to new action to find breakthrough on dementia

Prime Minister commits to new action to accelerate progress on dementia drugs, with a focus on patents, funding and patient access to new medicines.

New schools bring total number of free school places to 175,000

The Education Secretary has approved 38 new free schools, which will create 22,000 school places across England and drive up standards.

Stephen Crabb MP: “Defence industry vital to health of Welsh economy"

Wales Office Minister visits General Dynamics UK

Iraq: meeting of National Security Council

Today’s discussion focused on the grave situation in Iraq and the impact of the conflict on domestic security here in Britain.

FCO welcomes new United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Foreign Secretary welcomes appointment of Prince Zeid as new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Hugo Swire statement at UN Human Rights Council

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on human rights in North Korea.

Additional UK support for Iraqis in need

UK humanitarian support for Iraq now stands at £5 million.

UK and Caribbean discuss co-operation on energy, education and security

Foreign Secretary and Caribbean Ministers hold high-level talks on prosperity and security at Eighth UK-Caribbean Ministerial Forum.

Automotive Industrial strategy: securing investment and creating jobs

Automotive Investment Organisation a new government funded body to attract inward investment to the UK smashes its targets in its first year.

Government announces new appointments to the independent Low Pay Commission

Three new commissioners appointed to the Low Pay Commission.

New fund to expand cadet units in state schools

Government to kick-start the scheme with a boost of £1 million.

New safety measures on A120 in Essex: work to start

Work to improve safety on the A120 in the Little Bentley area of Essex will start next month.

A64 overnight slip road closures for resurfacing

Work to provide a new smother road surface for drivers using the A64 Headley Bar westbound entry slip road in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, will start next week.

Work starts to reduce congestion at M6 junction 16, near Barthomley, Staffordshire

Overnight work to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at junction 16 of the M6 near Barthomley, Staffordshire, starts on Monday 23 June.

Smoother and safer journeys on the M1 and A1, London/Herts

Drivers will benefit from smoother and safer journeys on the M1 and A1 following resurfacing work which starts next week (Monday 23 June).

New road markings and road studs for the A1 in Northumberland

Work to refurbish road markings and replace road studs along 35 miles of the A1 in Northumberland will begin next week.

Smoother journey for drivers on the A19 in North Yorkshire

Drivers in Thirsk will benefit from safer, smoother journeys as the Highways Agency resurfaces the A19 between York Road Interchange and South Kilvington Interchange.

Outstanding academy headteachers flock to join headteacher boards

Over 160 headteachers apply to help the new regional schools commissioners support academies across England.

Government sets out 2015 minimum wage remit to Low Pay Commission

Government sets out its annual minimum wage remit to the independent Low Pay Commission (LPC).

Press briefing: morning 17 June 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the UK China summit, Iraq, European Commission and the knife crime amendment.

Tech Awards to boost vocational education for 14- to 16-year-olds

The government announces rigorous technical qualifications that can be studied for alongside GCSEs.

Great British high streets worth celebrating

Brandon Lewis launches a national competition to find our Great British high streets.