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Women on boards - Cable launches enhanced code for executive recruiters
Vince Cable welcomes launch of an Enhanced Code of Conduct for executive search firms to support more women appointments to FTSE 350 boards.
£400 million to fund growth of British innovation
The Technology Strategy Board - the UK’s innovation agency - has today (1 July 2014) published its blueprint for growth.
Press briefing: afternoon 1 July 2014
The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on a proposed Private Members' Bill on foreign aid spend.
Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Indonesia
Mr Moazzam Malik has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia.
Why I still believe Britain can do business in Europe: article by David Cameron
The below text, from Prime Minister David Cameron, appeared in the Daily Telegraph on 30 June 2014.
UK businesses’ sizzling summer exports
UK exporters of summer fruits, sports equipment and ice creams are hoping to bask in another 'season of sun-sational' highs.
Boosts to UK Film Industry
UK film industry booms thanks to government investment in creative industries
Work to start on Exeter flood defence scheme
The first phase of Exeter’s £30 million flood defence scheme will begin next month with improvements to the main flood relief channel.
Ripon flood warning service updated
Warning areas increased following major flood defence works.
Drivers advised to plan journeys ahead of British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend (4-6 July)
Motorists using the M1 and the A43 in the East Midlands and the M40 around Oxfordshire are being advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys as the 2014 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix is being staged at Silverstone this weekend.
Native crayfish relocated ahead of weir repairs
Protected native crayfish to be relocated ahead of essential weir repairs in Scarborough
Consultation opens for waste permit at Ellesmere Port site
Environment Agency consulting local public on new waste permit
Early lights out for young offenders
Early bed-times are to be enforced for young offenders for the first time, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced today.
Outbreak of World War 1 brought to life online
Foreign Office brings World War 1 diplomacy to life online with podcasts and live tweets.
Britain's energy security strategy now fully in place
Edward Davey has announced the amount of electricity generation capacity the Government will procure when it re-introduces a capacity market into the UK later this year.
Estimates of shale gas and oil in Scotland published
The British Geological Survey’s report of the resources in the Midland Valley, Scotland, suggests a modest amount of gas and oil in place.
Government press releases last updated 21 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.