Press Releases

Neville-Rolfe: Better enforcement tackling the rise in online intellectual property crime

Consumers must beware of traders using the internet to sell counterfeit and pirated goods, according to Intellectual Property Crime report.

Noises off – Cable says Britain is open for business

Cable visits India to spread the message ‘Britain is open for Business’ and dispel the myth that the UK isn't welcoming to Indian students.

Rise of the ROBO shoppers means retailers must up the ante to compete for tech-savvy customers

Research from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows new technology is placing increasing pressure on retailers to improve their customer service and compete for tech-savvy customers.

UK helps business to invest in the developing world

Britain pledged to unlock the economic and creative power of the private sector to reduce barriers to investment, increase jobs and open up new markets in the world’s poorest countries at the World Bank Annual Meetings.

Ebola update: Chief Medical Officer advice on UK screening

A statement on the introduction of screening at UK travel destinations has been issued following advice from the Chief Medical Officer.

UK Minister condemns bomb attack in Yemen

Tobias Ellwood condemns bomb attack in Yemeni capital Sana’a and reiterates UK’s support for the political transition.

Views sought on A19 Testos junction improvement scheme

Local residents, businesses and road users are encouraged to join in with a seven week consultation into the £62 million A19 Testos junction improvement scheme.

UK Export Finance welcomes new BCC International Advisory Council

UK Export Finance today welcomed the announcement that the British Chambers of Commerce is to form an International Advisory Council.

Vital building work gets underway at schools in Hartlepool

Work marks key milestone for £2.4 billion Priority School Building Programme.

Multi-million pound fund to get hydrogen cars moving

The arrival of hydrogen cars on UK roads is a step closer as the Business Minister Matthew Hancock announced up to £11 million of funding.

Be ‘aware and prepared’ for winter flood risks

The Environment Agency is urging people across Leicestershire and Rutland to be ‘Aware and Prepared’ for winter flood risks in their area.

£80 million boost for leasing finance as British Business Bank focuses on alternative lending for small business

Shire Leasing has received an £80 million boost thanks to an investment by the British Business Bank and the private sector.

Quagga mussel discovered for first time in UK

The invasive species, the quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis), has been discovered in the south east.

Business must keep up the momentum to reach 25% women on boards target - Cable

Women representation on FTSE 100 boards continues to increase.

Helping everyone build a worthwhile pension pot: DWP consults on draft laws to remove restrictions on NEST

Plans to help millions of British workers save more towards their pensions are set out in a consultation launched today (9 October 2014).

Councils can do their bit to get Britain building

Housing Minister Brandon Lewis announces new powers for councils to help them build new affordable homes across the country.

Overnight traffic signals on A458 in Shropshire

Temporary traffic signals will be in place while improvement work is carried out on the footpath near Wattlesborough on the A458 in Shropshire.

Media Advisory Note

Advice from the Attorney General that the Contempt of Court Act applies to all publicity around the arrests of Tarik Hassane.

Report reveals continued growth of UK space sector

The UK Space Agency has today (Thursday 9 October) published its biennial study into the progress of the UK space sector.

Government crackdown on illegal foreign registered vehicles

Foreign registered vehicles on Britain’s roads illegally will be seized by police under plans unveiled today by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

CMA sets out proposals to lower payday loan costs

The CMA has set out proposals to increase price competition between payday lenders and help borrowers get a better deal.

Consultation on radical changes to inspection

Ofsted’s Chief Inspector sets out proposals for some of the most far-reaching education inspection reforms in the last quarter of a century.