Press Releases

New research shows public appetite for businesses with a conscience

Research for Social Saturday shows that British adults are concerned about where and how they buy products and services.

Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement of EU Commission portfolios

Foreign Secretary on #teamjunckereu – a good outcome, and a good day for all of us who want to see a reformed EU.

Foreign Secretary condemns Assad’s use of chlorine in Syria

Foreign Secretary condemns Assad regime’s use of chlorine in Syria, following report by the OPCW Fact Finding Mission.

16–19 study programmes – UKCES responds to Ofsted thematic review

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) today welcomed the publication of Ofsted’s thematic review of study programmes for 16 – 19 year olds.

Do you want to make a difference to flood risk in the South West? (2014)

Over five million people are at risk from the devastating effects of flooding in the UK, with thousands of properties at risk in the south west.

Public exhibitions for A2 weekend closures near Canterbury

Drivers, business owners and local residents are invited to find out more about a project to resurface sections of the A2 near Canterbury, Kent.

Press briefing: afternoon 10 September 2014

The Prime Minister’s Official Spokesperson answered questions on Scotland and PCCs.

Overnight closures as M25 smart motorway upgrade continues

A section of the M25 will be closed for two nights next week, as work is carried out on overhead gantries as part of a project to upgrade the M25 to a smart motorway.

Right to Move: government launches consultation to support social tenants who want to work

Social tenants who need to move to a new area for work will no longer be pushed to the back of the housing waiting list.

Innovative approach to Farming Recovery Fund helps reopen Curry and Hay Moors on the Somerset Levels

The western edge of Curry and Hay Moor Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on the Somerset Levels has reopened for farming with the support of a grant from Defra’s Farming Recovery Fund to local farmers.

Press briefing: morning 10 September 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on Scotland, the European Commission, the Middle East, climate and ISIL.

UKCES welcomes increase in those taking degrees, but calls for more work-based skills

UK Commission for Employment and Skills welcomes new OECD findings, but calls for more work to give graduates the work-based skills they need.

£13 million to boost national school leaders network

One hundred talented leaders to be recruited to transform schools facing toughest challenges.

Ofsted further education and skills annual lecture

The 2014 lecture is 'Securing a better future for all at 16 and beyond'.