Press Releases

New education programme launched to combat online piracy

Government welcomes Creative Content UK which will warn internet users whose connections are being used to illegally share films and music.

PM call with President Obama on flight MH17 disaster

The Prime Minister spoke to President Obama on 18 July about the MH17 disaster, Israel and Gaza and negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.

Government statement on the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17

A Downing Street spokesperson made a statement on the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 disaster.

Warning to drivers as nationwide thundery showers forecast

Road users across England are being warned to take extra care during heavy, thundery showers expected this weekend.

A120 safety scheme begins

Road users are advised that work to improve safety for road users on the A120 in the Little Bentley area of Essex will start on Monday for 10 days.

PM calls other leaders to discuss flight MH17 disaster

The Prime Minister has made a number of calls to other leaders this afternoon (18 July) to discuss the MH17 disaster.

Privy Council appointments: July 2014

The Queen has approved 2 new appointments to Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.

UK tech companies deliver e-learning to Kenya’s marginalised girls

Avanti, sQuid, Whizz Education & Camara Education in UK aid partnership to improve education for over 25,000 girls and track impact of early, child and forced marriage.

150 job or training placements for disabled people every working day

The Prime Minister hails new figures on the first anniversary of Disability Confident campaign, as over 1,000 British businesses sign up to the campaign.

Payzone outlets to accept Dart Charge payments

Drivers who prefer to pay cash to use the Dartford Crossing will still be able to when Dart Charge goes live later this year, the Highways Agency confirmed today.

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

People driving in the West Midlands 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 Midlands this summer?

People driving in the East Midlands 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.

Foreign Office Minister condemns terrorist attack in Tunisia

Foreign Office Minister condemns terrorist attack in Tunisia and offers condolences to the victims and their families.

Inspections of academies in Kemnal Academies Trust

Ofsted publishes the outcome letter for the recent focused inspection of academy schools in Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT).

Personal current accounts and small business banking not working well for customers

CMA consulting on provisional decision to launch an in-depth investigation.

Scotland independence referendum: UK government launches YouDecide

A user-friendly online tool to help people easily find information about the benefits of being part of the UK has been launched today by the UK government.