Press Releases

Foreign Secretary’s message of condolence to people of Georgia

William Hague has sent a message of condolence to the people of Georgia, following the death of former President Eduard Shevardnadze.

RPA releases June milk production figures

The United Kingdom wholesale milk deliveries totaled 1,239 million litres in June, the third month of the new milk year, figures released by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) show.

'Transformation' in British attitudes towards disabled people since Paralympics 2012

Nearly 70% of the British public feel attitudes towards disabled people have improved since the London Paralympic Games in 2012, statistics published by the government reveal.

New Chairman of the Dstl Board

Sir David Pepper has been named as the new Chair of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory Board.

Welsh Secretary discusses Nato Summit with business leaders at GE Aviation

Women in business and Autumn Statement 2014 also top Business Advisory Group meeting agenda.

Smoother journeys on the A27, Sussex

Work will start on the A27 next Monday (14 July) to resurface sections of the A27 in Sussex, leading to smoother and safer journeys.

Foreign Secretary urges de-escalation in southern Israel and Gaza

William Hague condemns rocket attacks on Israel and is deeply concerned by escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza.

Glasgow Games goers urged to Bolt planning onto journeys from North

Drivers travelling through the north of England to get to Commonwealth Games events in Glasgow are being urged to plan their journeys.

Foreign Secretary calls for Afghan leaders to work together and follow the constitution

William Hague urges Afghanistan’s leaders to maintain calm following announcement of preliminary election results.

Resurfacing starts next week on A34 near Didcot, Oxfordshire

Resurfacing will start next Wednesday (16 July) to resurface a section of the A34 near Didcot in Oxfordshire to improve journeys.

PHE publish dengue fever and chikungunya annual data

Dengue and chikungunya 2013 data sees an increase in number of cases.

€300m in Euro funding for UK carbon capture project

A UK carbon storage project has received a funding boost of €300m from the European Commission.

Faster journeys for Britain’s drivers as work starts on smart motorway

Construction is going to start on the M1 and M3 as part of 3 major schemes to cut road congestion.

Help for property owners affected by HS2

Further proposals to help property owners in rural areas close to the HS2 route between London and the West Midlands have been published.

New Gandhi statue for Parliament Square

Plans announced by Foreign Secretary William Hague and Chancellor George Osborne for Gandhi statue to be erected in London’s Parliament Square.