Press Releases

Science and small business given a voice inside government

Professor Timothy Dafforn and Simon Devonshire to bring their expertise into the heart of Whitehall as entrepreneurs-in-residence.

Foreign Secretary condemns murder of Palestinian teenager

Foreign Secretary condemns the murder of Palestinian teenager and welcomes Israel’s commitment to bring perpetrators to justice.

Vince Cable announces £16 million of funding to develop skills in creative industries

Vince Cable announces £16 million of funding to match industry investment to boost skills in the creative industries.

Sonisphere festival advice for drivers – update

Drivers are advised of delays and some road closures ahead of the Sonisphere music festival at Knebworth Park this weekend.

Overnight closures for M55 to southbound M6 link

Overnight closures of the link road from the eastbound M55 onto the southbound M6 will be taking place later this month as part of the £7m pinch point widening project around Broughton motorway interchange north of Preston.

New fund to help councils fight fraud

Eric Pickles announces support for councils ready to take on fraudsters.

Orrell Interchange litter blitz yields dozens of sacks of rubbish

The Highways Agency is reassuring drivers and people living near motorways and major A roads that it is working hard to tackle litter across the North West.

Press briefing: afternoon 2 July 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Andy Murray, flight security and the Home Office.

Gibraltar: European Commission mission returns to review border delays

Minister for Europe welcomes European Commission monitoring mission return visit to Gibraltar - Spain border.

Life science sector boosted by enterprise zones

Funding for Harlow Enterprise Zone will get construction work started on state-of-the-art science park.

Foreign Secretary: Iran talks at crucial moment

As 20 July deadline approaches, Foreign Secretary William Hague says a deal is far from certain but final round of talks must test the possibility to the full.

Find out more about Port Clarence’s new flood defence scheme.

Public drop-in at High Clarence Primary School on Thursday 3 July

Golden hellos for graduates teaching maths in further education

Minister Matthew Hancock announces that cash will attract brightest and best to teach post-16 students.

Vanguards to start surge of custom build homes

People who want to build their own home will be able to turn to their council to make their dream a reality.

New website helps people steer clear of rogue electricians

Website will provide information for people to find registered, competent electricians in their area.

Prime Minister warns of global threat of antibiotic resistance

The Prime Minister David Cameron today called for global action to tackle the growing threat of resistance to antibiotics.

Motorists urged to plan their journey ahead of Tour de France

Road users are being urged to plan their journey for the world’s biggest annual sporting event on Monday (7 July).

Pensioners’ incomes beat inflation

British pensioners have seen their income grow for the first time in real terms in 3 years – with the triple lock protection of the State Pension and more older people choosing to stay in work.