Press Releases

Press briefing: afternoon 3 September 2014

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on ONS figures, terror measures, compulsory setting in schools and Russia sanctions.

PM statement following murder of American journalist Steven Sotloff

Statement from the Prime Minister following the release of a video allegedly showing the brutal murder of US journalist Steven Sotloff.

CLEAR benefits for emergency services

The Highways Agency is re-opening lanes and carriageways more quickly following motorway incidents thanks to close collaboration with ambulance, fire and police crews.

Drivers advised of A1 overnight weekend closures for motorway upgrade work, North Yorkshire

The A1 in North Yorkshire will be closed overnight on 13 and 20 September in both directions as part of major work to upgrade part of the A1 to a three-lane motorway.

Minister for Africa expresses concern on Lesotho developments

James Duddridge urges parties to work together through constitutional means to peacefully resolve situation in Lesotho.

Resurfacing work at A27 Cophall Farm roundabout

Road users on the A27 near Polegate in East Sussex will benefit from a smoother carriageway as a result of resurfacing work at the Cophall Farm roundabout starting on Monday 8 September.

Press briefing: afternoon 2 September 2014

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ashya King, child abuse and the Prime Minister's calls.

Chance to see the fascinating hidden world that keeps a motorway running

A behind the scenes documentary will give a window into the world of just what it takes to keep one of the country’s busiest motorways open, sometimes against all odds.

UK Export Finance invites partners to help deliver £3 billion of export credit loans

UK Export Finance, the UK’s export credit agency, is inviting partners to apply to help it deliver £3 billion of export credit loans as part of its enhanced direct lending facility.

Thames Water fined £250,000 for polluting Newbury’s Chase Brook

Thames Water has been fined £250,000 and ordered to pay costs of £6,887 for polluting the Chase Brook in Newbury.

Featherstone: UK pledges further support for humanitarian crisis in South Sudan

Britain announces additional £30 million to help those affected by serious humanitarian crisis.

Groundbreaking reforms promise greater ‘pensions certainty’

The next stage of the government’s pension reforms will receive their Second Reading in Parliament.

Press briefing: morning 2 September 2014

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Scotland, Ukraine, abuse of children in Rotherham, ISIL and Ashya King.

Badger vaccination scheme launched to curb bovine TB spread

A new badger vaccination scheme has been launched today as part of the government’s comprehensive strategy to make England bovine TB free.

Smoother Journeys on A303 between Wincanton and Snag Farm

Work is programmed to start on Wednesday September 10 to resurface an 7.5 mile section of the A303 near Wincanton, leading to smoother journeys for drivers.

Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in West Sussex

Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease has been confirmed in carp (Cyprinus carpio) at Hurston Lane Fishery, West Sussex

Civilian Gallantry List: 2014

The names of the individuals who have received The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

Airports Commission announces inner Thames estuary decision

The Inner Thames estuary airport proposal has not been shortlisted.