Press Releases

Baroness Anelay welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 27th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Ukraine, Sudan and women’s rights.

Foreign Office Minister comments on Fiji’s return to Commonwealth

On 26 September 2014, the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) agreed to lift Fiji’s partial suspension from the Commonwealth following their successful elections on 17 September.

New 'Rent to Buy' scheme to help young people save and move up housing ladder

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has launched a new £400 million programme to boost building of new rental homes.

CAP Reform: Dual use will continue to be allowed in 2015

Farmers and landowners in England with Environmental Stewardship agreements will be able to maintain their existing dual use arrangements in 2015.

Young adults thanked by minister for helping to mould SEND policy

Reception held in Lancaster House, London, to show gratitude for young people’s assistance.

Ministers move to defend independent free press

Action is being taken against 11 councils over the frequency of their municipal newspapers.

Smoother journeys for A63 drivers

Work will begin next week to improve the road surface along the A63 from Brighton Street to Mytongate Gyratory and on the slip roads at Mount Pleasant Interchange.

Further carriageway closures around M6 junction 32 as pictures show 'Pinch Point' project taking shape

Drivers using the M6 and M55 around Preston in Lancashire are being advised that overnight carriageway closures will be taking place this weekend and into next week as part of the £7m pinch point widening improvements.

Resurfacing work on A66 between Preston Farm and Elton

The A66 Westbound between will be closed with a contraflow in operation between Boathouse Lane and the Longnewton junction overbridge for essential carriageway resurfacing starting 29 September and continuing for around 4 weeks.

A20 resurfacing in Dover finishes ahead of schedule

A four week scheme to resurface sections of the A20 between the Eastern Docks and Western Heights roundabouts finished a week early.

Overnight closures for A160 resurfacing and gully work

Work to improve the road surface and drainage along the A160 in South Killingholme, North Lincolnshire will begin next week.

Latest health and travel advice for Hajj and Umrah

PHE and NaTHNaC outlines health and travel advice for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.

Government mandates new cyber security standard for suppliers

From 1 October 2014, all suppliers must comply with the new Cyber Essentials controls if bidding for some government contracts.

CMA finalises audit changes

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published the final order that will put into action major changes in the UK statutory audit market for large companies.

Work Programme boosts prospects of long-term unemployed in Wales

A UK government-backed jobs scheme has helped more than 15,000 unemployed people in Wales find lasting work, new figures have revealed.

Diocese of Guildford: nomination of Andrew Watson

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Andrew Watson for election as Bishop of Guildford.

Improvements to be made to A level foreign languages

Ofqual has identified changes that exam boards must make to their assessments in time for the next year’s exams.

August 2014 Market Trend Data

Land Registry's Market Trend Data for England and Wales.