Press Releases

Assad inauguration has no legitimacy, says Foreign Secretary

The Foreign Secretary has denounced the dictator’s inauguration today as a parody of democracy that did not reflect the will of the people of Syria.

UK calls for major changes to EU’s “cap and trade” emissions system

The UK is calling for major reforms to improve the emissions “cap and trade” system put in place by the European Union since 2005 to tackle climate change.

Heatwave on the way

Several areas around England may experience 'heatwave' conditions later this week, so PHE is urging people to think how it may impact them.

Government commits £15m to kickstart new regulator in response to Wood Review

The Government today announced it would contribute short term funding of £15 million over five years to help kickstart the establishment of a new regulatory body for the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry.

Universal Credit to take the first new claims for couples

Universal Credit will be extended again today (30 June 2014) as the service opens up to new claims from couples.

Press briefing: morning 16 July 2014

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Cabinet, the EU Council and the Emergency Data Retention Bill.

Rampion offshore wind farm gets go ahead from Government, supporting over 750 jobs

Rampion offshore wind farm off the coast of Sussex has today been given consent from the government to go ahead.

Diocese of Hereford: Right Reverend Richard Frith

The Right Reverend Richard Michael Cokayne Frith is approved for election as Bishop of Hereford.

Welsh Secretary responds to Labour Market Statistics

Stephen Crabb MP: "It's good to see unemployment falling again in Wales."

Employment rate matches record high

Nearly a million more people are in work compared to a year ago, and the employment rate has never been higher, new official figures show.