Press Releases

New details on CAP implementation announced

More information has been published for farmers about the new Common Agricultural Policy rules.

Press briefing: morning 14 August

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Iraq, the Muslim Brotherhood, the Clerk of Commons and the European Commission.

New appointments to HM Courts and Tribunals Service board

Two new non-executive directors have been appointed to the HMCTS Board by the Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice.

PM calls with President-elect Erdogan, President Hollande and President Barzani

David Cameron spoke to President-elect Erdogan of Turkey, President Hollande of France and President Barzani of Kurdistan Regional Government.

COBR meeting on Iraq: 13 August 2014

The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting on the situation in Iraq and spoke to the Iraqi Prime Minister designate, Dr Haider Al-Abadi.

UKCES welcomes proposals for new approach to measuring success in adult learning

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has today welcomed new proposals to put more focus on outcomes of learning for adult learners.

Stephen Williams meets Jewish community organisation over rise in anti-Semitic attacks

Minister for Communities Stephen Williams met the Community Security Trust to hear about the rise in anti-Semitism.

Dominic Jermey focuses on collaboration during north east visit

The new Chief Executive of UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), Dominic Jermey, had a message for north east firms.

Overnight lane closures for M62 safety improvement work

Road users are being advised that tonight and tomorrow night there will be lane closures on the M62 near Tingley for resurfacing work to improve journeys.

UK steps up aid for Northern Iraq

International Development Secretary Justine Greening has confirmed a third round of successful UK aid drops, including much-needed shelter, to help thousands of people on Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq.

Oakington flooding - community event

The Environment Agency will be hosting an event at Oakington Sports Pavilion on Saturday (16 Aug) for residents affected by recent flooding.

Flood exercise - while you were sleeping

The Environment Agency has been out practicing its emergency response to high tides in Kings Lynn this morning (13 August 2014) to ensure staff are familiar with emergency procedures to prevent the town flooding.

£10 million transport boost for Cornwall and Scilly

New funding for harbour improvements and repairs to roads and ports.

Reminder: Travel advice for road users heading to V Festival

The Highways Agency is reminding road users to be prepared when travelling to the Midlands’ biggest music festival, which is being staged at Weston Park in Staffordshire this weekend.

M62 Junction 34 to 33 westbound safety improvements

Work to improve safety on the westbound M62 between junction 34 and 33 in West Yorkshire has begun this week.

Fall in youth unemployment welcome but more must be done, UKCES claims

UK Commission for Employment and Skills welcomes new findings on youth unemployment, but claims much work is still to be done to tackle the problem.

Bidding opens for £200 million to build homes on brownfield land

Councils can now bid for government assistance to build thousands of new homes on previously-developed land.

Schools win funds to develop and share new ways of assessing pupils

Schools design new assessment packages to replace the complicated levels system.

Unemployment down by 3,000 in Wales

Baroness Randerson: “These latest figures are another clear sign that the UK government’s long term economic plan is working.”

Record fall in youth unemployment

Youth unemployment has seen the largest annual fall since records began alongside the steepest annual fall in unemployment in 25 years.

Royal Mint to mark NATO Summit

The Royal Mint has created a special commemorative piece to mark this September’s NATO Wales 2014 Summit.

Foreign Secretary supports ICRC-led humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

Philip Hammond urges Russia to work with the Red Cross to deliver aid in Ukraine.