Press Releases

Extra £2 million of support available for adoptive families

Over £2 million of new funding is now available to help adopted children settle into their new families by accessing crucial support services.

Public backing means full steam ahead for pension reforms

Pensions Minister Steve Webb to continue with plans to overhaul the private pensions market.

Welsh Secretary David Jones hosts Swedish Ambassador on visit to Wales

David Jones and Nicola Clase to visit Welsh companies making waves at home and overseas

PM phone calls with Chancellor Merkel and PM Rutte: June 2014

The Prime Minister took calls from Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Rutte ahead of the European Council.

Justice Secretary visits housing scheme in London

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling opens a supported housing scheme helping Muslim offenders in London turn their backs on crime.

Government takes action to support whistleblowing

Employees who blow the whistle on wrongdoing in the workplace will receive more information and support under new measures.

Small businesses at the heart of the legislative agenda

The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill has been introduced to Parliament today (25 June 2014)

NATO Summit Wales 2014 logo unveiled

The NATO Summit Wales 2014 logo has been unveiled in Brussels by the Foreign Secretary and NATO Secretary General.

Small Charity Week praised by Prime Minister with Big Society Award

Small Charity Week, which ran this year from 16 to 21 June, is the latest winner of a Big Society Award, David Cameron has announced.

New £50m fund to help most disadvantaged 3- and 4-year-olds

More than 170,000 children in England set to benefit from more than £50 million.

Fourth UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group

Mr Robertson hosted the 4th UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group on 24 June at Lancaster House

Ongoing overnight closures of the M1 at junction 19 Catthorpe, Leicestershire

There will be two overnight closures of the M1 at junction 19 near Catthorpe, Leicestershire, on Friday 27 and Monday 30 June as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing improvement scheme.

Government asks retailers to lead the way on transparent supply chains

Recommendations on the steps that industry can take to help eradicate human rights abuses to be produced by the British Retail Consortium.

Travellers to Southern Corsica warned about parasitic infection

PHE advice on ‘Schistosoma haematobium’ infection associated with exposure to the Cavu river in Southern Corsica.

It’s Showtime for Highways Agency traffic officers

Highways Agency traffic officers will be ‘starring’ at motorway service stations across the North West this summer with the message: ‘it’s good to talk’.

Minister sends tough message to end high street harassment by fundraisers

Brandon Lewis calls on councils to take steps to clamp down on high street harassment.

Lowest rate of young people NEET for 20 years

New stats show more 16- to 18-year-olds in education, employment or training since comparable records began.