Press Releases

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Kosovo

Mr Ruairí O’Connell has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo.

Foreign Secretary: We believe British nationals were on board MH17

The Foreign Secretary has sent condolences to those affected by the crash of flight MH17, confirming Britons believed on board.

Regius Professor of History, Cambridge University: Christopher Clark

The Queen has approved that Professor Christopher Clark be appointed Regius Professor of History in the University of Cambridge.

FCO summons Spanish Ambassador over Spanish Navy activity off Gibraltar

FCO has summoned the Spanish Ambassador to the UK to underline serious concern at the activity of a Spanish Navy vessel in international waters off Gibraltar yesterday.

Press briefing: afternoon 17 July 2014

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the EU Council, child abuse inquiry, spare room subsidy and heatwave advice.

Work begins to install new waste water main - No additional impact on road users expected

Good progress continues to be made on the Highways Agency’s £106 million investment to improve the A45/A46 Tollbar End roundabout, A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction.

Try something new this summer...go fishing!!

The Environment Agency is encouraging would-be anglers, young and old, to give fishing a go as National Fishing Month gets underway.

Weekend flood risk on 19 and 20 July

The public are urged to check local weather forecasts as thunderstorms are expected in England, bringing an increased risk of flooding.

Top academy heads elected to help schools flourish

1,600 academy heads took part in headteacher board elections

M5 northbound near Gloucester reduced to one lane northbound overnight for bridgeworks

Road users are advised that lanes one and two of the northbound M5 between Junction 12 and junction 11a will be closed overnight tomorrow night (Friday 18 July) as part of ongoing bridge repair work. Lane three of the northbound M5 will remain open to traffic.

Foreign Secretary marks anniversary of decision to establish the ICC

The Foreign Secretary affirms UK commitment to international action against war criminals.

Road improvements start on the M23/A23 near Hooley, Surrey

Improvement work will start on Monday (21 July) over a 5 mile section of the M23/A23 near Hooley.

PM and Jean-Claude Juncker meeting: July 2014

The Prime Minister met Jean-Claude Juncker, the next European Commission President, this morning (17 July).

PHSO publishes report about Electoral Commission

Monitoring by the Electoral Commission (EC) into donations to the Liberal Democrat Party fell significantly short of what was required...

Are you 'Fit to Tow' this summer?

People are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

Are you Fit to Tow in the East region this summer?

People driving in the East region are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

Are you Fit to Tow in Yorkshire and the North East this summer?

People driving in Yorkshire and the North East are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

Are you Fit to Tow in the South West this summer?

People are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on the country’s major roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

Report of the Hallett Review published

Lady Justice Hallett was appointed in February to produce a full public account of the administrative scheme for so-called ‘on-the-runs’.

Environment Agency drop in sessions for post-flood advice (Keynsham and Bradford-on-Avon)

The Environment Agency is inviting people living in Keynsham, near Bristol, and Bradford-on-Avon to drop-in surgeries about flooding.

Press briefing: morning 17 July 2014

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the EU Council, Spare Room Subsidy, Gaza and European Court of Human Rights.

Veterans' accommodation to receive £20 million funding

The Prime Minister announces the 8 projects that will share nearly £20 million of funding to improve accommodation for armed forces veterans.

Public information exhibition for A1 Coal House to Metro Centre Improvement Scheme

Members of the public are invited to see plans for the new A1 Coal House to Metro Centre Improvement scheme, which will reduce congestion on the A1 around Gateshead. The plans have been updated to include the extension of the scheme which was approved by Roads Minister Robert Goodwill in May.

New Law Officers appointed

The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon Jeremy Wright MP as Attorney General and Robert Buckland MP as Solicitor General

Boost for business energy efficiency and electricity sector investment

Business, industry and other organisations will get help to cut their energy costs with £10 million available this year to improve efficiency and reduce energy demand.

£5.5m pinch point improvement project to upgrade technology on the M18

A Highways Agency project to install new technology on the M18 between junction 0 and junction 3 near Rotherham and Doncaster in South Yorkshire will begin on 28 July.

New report shows FCO helped thousands of British Nationals overseas

New figures show fall in some serious types of consular case, but FCO still helped over 17,000 British people last year.