Press Releases

Premier League football clubs kick-off Be Clear on Cancer ‘Blood in Pee’ campaign

Only 1 in 3 survive bladder or kidney cancer beyond a year if diagnosed at late stage.

Press briefing: afternoon 14 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on Israel-Palestine relations, Syria and Ebola.

Three sentenced following CMA prosecution of multi-million pound pyramid promotional scheme

Following a CMA investigation and prosecution 3 individuals appeared before Bristol Crown Court for sentencing today.

Foreign Secretary announces UK funded training to support Kurdish fighters

The UK has announced that it is funding state of the art bomb disposal training to assist the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s Peshmerga forces in their frontline battle against ISIL.

FCO Minister summons Thai Chargé d’Affaires to Foreign Office

Thai Chargé d’Affaires summoned over concerns about investigation into Hannah Witheridge and David Miller’s murders.

Overnight closures on the M6 in Staffordshire

As part of the ongoing smart motorway upgrade near Birmingham, which will result in reduced congestion and more reliable journey times for road users, drivers are being advised that there will be overnight closures and some slip road closures on the M6 between junctions 10a and 13.

Work begins on Westonzoyland defence scheme

The Environment Agency begins constructing the new flood defence works at Westonzoyland in Somerset this week.

Body confidence toolkit launched

Survey coinciding with Body Confidence Week finds half of adults think prospects are affected by looks.

Foreign Secretary visits Iraq to discuss ISIL

During his visit, Philip Hammond will hold meetings with Iraq’s political leaders to discuss the threat from ISIL and the international response.

New pictures show improved Dartford Crossing

New pictures showing how the Dartford Crossing will look after the introduction of Dart Charge have been released today by the Highways Agency.

UK-Norway electricity interconnection moves closer

The Norwegian Government has today granted a licence for the longest sub-sea electricity interconnector in the world, to be built between the UK and Norway.

Delays on M25 in Hertfordshire

Road users are advised that there are significant delays on the M25 in Hertfordshire following a collision. The road is closed between junction 22 and 21A.

Press briefing: morning 13 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on devolution, banking, Palestine, television debates, NHS reform and immigration.

Heysham Link scheme reaches M6 junction improvements stage

Drivers using the M6 through north Lancashire are being advised that Lancashire County Council's £124 million Heysham Link project has reached a new phase which may impact on motorway users.

A14 major resurfacing work

A £3 million project to resurface sections of the A14 in Cambridgeshire will start before the end of the month, the Highways Agency announced today.

Overnight closures of A500 at Stoke-on-Trent for resurfacing

The Highways Agency will carry out overnight resurfacing on the A500 at Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent from Friday 17 October.

Footpath resurfacing work alongside the A5 at Dordon, Staffordshire

Daytime resurfacing work is to be carried out on the footpath alongside the A5 between Dordon Roundabout at the M40 junction 10 near Tamworth, Staffordshire, from Monday 20 October.