Press Releases

Turning the Games into gold: economic boost from London 2012 has passed £14 billion

The trade and industry boost following the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has beaten the 4 year target in half the time.

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe

Ms Catriona Laing CB has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe.

New funding to protect millions of girls from child marriage

The UK is driving a major new global push to end child and forced marriage across the world, International Development Secretary Justine Greening announced today at the UK’s first Girl Summit.

PM and Environment Secretary announce multi-million pound boost for British food industry

From 2017, central government will commit to buying fresh, locally sourced, seasonal food, through a new, simplified food and drink buying standard.

Open document formats selected to meet user needs

Worldwide engagement leads to standards that get people working together.

Try something new this summer... go fishing!

If you or your children have ever wanted to try fishing then now’s your chance – enjoy the outdoors and learn a new skill

Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme public drop-in events

Environment Agency is inviting local residents and businesses to attend a drop-in to discuss proposals for the Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme.

British Council Triennial Review published

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today published a review of British Council. It found the Council makes a significant contribution to the UK’s international reputation.

Regional Growth Fund support for small and medium firms trebles

The number of small and medium-sized enterprises supported through the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) has trebled over the past year to 5,100.

Third set of Balance of Competences reports published

The Government has published 11 new reports in its Review of the Balance of EU Competences.

Kenneth Clarke appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honour

The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke QC MP to the Order of the Companions of Honour.

Knighthood conferred on Oliver Heald

The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Oliver Heald MP.

Appointments to the Order of St Michael and St George: July 2014

The Rt Hon Alan Duncan MP and the Rt Hon Hugh Robertson MP recognised for public service.

Green Deal Home Improvement Fund reaches £50 million milestone in six weeks

An impressive response to the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund has seen more than £43million worth of vouchers issued.

Boost for Remploy Employment Services

Remploy Employment Services will become independent of government so it can expand its business to help even more disabled people into work.

£2.6m pinch point improvement project brings latest technology to M1

A Highways Agency project that will include some of the most advanced technology to help motorists will get underway on the M1 near Sheffield in South Yorkshire next week (29 July).

A19 northbound South Kilvington to Borrowby resurfacing

Work to resurface the northbound carriageway of the A19 between South Kilvington and Borrowby in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, will take place next week.

New Chairman of the Environment Agency announced

Sir Philip Dilley appointed as new Chairman of Environment Agency.

Government to update communications with benefit claimants

The government is updating the way it talks to benefit claimants following an independent review of Jobseeker's Allowance sanctions.

June 2014 Transaction Data

The data published on this page provides information about the number and types of applications that Land Registry completed in June 2014.

More funding to help thousands of extra children enjoy music

Education Minister Nick Gibb announces £18 million of additional funding to boost music education.

Affordable Homes Programme to transform the way we build

Government investment in affordable homes will sustain 165,000 jobs and promote new technology.

Cutting the cost of keeping warm to tackle fuel poverty

Future governments will be required by law to help fight fuel poverty.

Driver calls “fire” on the hard shoulder

Wheeler-dealers trading cars, people picking flowers, and a driver who thought the “fire” notification on their dashboard display meant their car was ablaze - instead of the name of the Adele track they were listening to.

Government pledges funding to stretch brightest state students

Students on 4 or more A levels or equivalent will continue to receive funding after 2016.

Study shows scale of troubled families' problems

New report shows the range of troubled families' problems.