Press Releases

Public opinion shifts behind our house building plans

In a dramatic shift in public opinion, a new survey shows a 19% surge in the number of people who support homes being built in their area.

Death of British national in Air Algerie crash

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office can sadly confirm that a UK national died in the recent Air Algerie crash. Our thoughts are with his family.

Foreign Secretary saddened by AH5017 plane crash

Foreign Secretary sends condolences to those affected by the crash of flight AH5017 and offers UK assistance.

Dart Charge team come to Bluewater

A new information stand about Dart Charge opens today (Friday 25 July) at Bluewater, the major shopping centre in Kent.

Bridge maintenance work continues on the A47, King's Lynn

Vital bridge maintenance work on three bridges on the A47 near King's Lynn will continue into early August due to unavoidable delays.

Quieter M56 for Cheshire residents

People living around the M56 at Frodsham and Helsby in Cheshire are to benefit from reduced motorway noise thanks to a £1.4 million Highways Agency resurfacing project starting next week.

Legionella contamination found in more heated birthing pools

PHE reinforces advice not to use heated birthing pools for home births after more pools test positive for Legionella.

British ministers comment on deaths at UN school

Foreign and International Development Secretaries react to deaths at UNWRA school in Gaza.

Health and Work Service supplier announced

The government’s new Health and Work Service in England and Wales will be delivered by Health Management Limited, a MAXIMUS company, it was announced today (25 July 2014).

Justine Greening welcomes UN cross-border aid for Syria

International Development Secretary responds to first UN cross-border aid convoy into Syria since new Security Council Resolution.

Welsh Secretary welcomes new IMF figures that show UK is fastest growing major economy

Stephen Crabb MP: "This is good news for hardworking families and businesses across Wales."

Professor Jane Elliott has been appointed as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council

Professor Jane Elliott has been appointed as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in Staffordshire

Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease has been confirmed in carp (Cyprinus carpio) at Bonehill Mill Fishery, Staffordshire

Vince Cable seeks disciplinary actions for Comet administrators

Business Secretary Vince Cable today announced that the Insolvency Service has referred the administrators of failed high street retailer Comet to their regulatory body.