Press Releases

PM meeting with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

The Prime Minister David Cameron met Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at Downing Street today.

COBR meeting on Ebola: 16 October 2014

The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting on Ebola to discuss the situation on the ground, the UK response and domestic preparedness.

Press briefing: afternoon 16 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on EU justice and home affairs measures, the PM's Milan visit and EU migration.

Press briefing: morning 16 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on Ebola, the ASEM (Asia-Europe meeting), immigration and Lord Freud.

UKTI wins United Nations award for attracting foreign investment

UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) has won an award at the United Nations World Investment Forum for excellence in attracting foreign investment.

£1.5 million jobs boost for Stockton

Simon Hughes MP visits Chemoxy International to see the progress of the company’s £6 million expansion project at its site in Billingham.

New rules further strengthen green belt protections

Eric Pickles takes new steps to further enhance the strong protections in place against development on green belt land.

Carry on caravanning: Highways Agency signs historic partnership with two caravan clubs

The Highways Agency has made an historic commitment to the thousands of campers and caravanners who use its motorways and A roads.

CMA announces 3 senior appointments

The CMA has today announced its new Senior Director of Remedies, Business and Financial Analysis (RBFA) as well as the appointment of 2 new Directors of Mergers.

Press briefing: afternoon 15 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on Lord Freud, the Recall Bill, the NHS and Ebola.

Press briefing: morning 15 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on Ebola, Hong Kong and smoking.

Press briefing: morning 14 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on pensions and average earnings, English votes for English laws and the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Funding providing jobs boost in Stoke and Southampton

Ministers see first-hand how the government is bringing about investment at 2 projects that will boost growth and jobs.

£2.7 million jobs boost for Wakefield

Simon Hughes MP visits Harvard Engineering to see progress of the company’s £22 million expansion project at its site in Wakefield.

Nurseries 'must do more' to give children the best start in life

Minister Sam Gyimah has called on nurseries to take action after statistics show not enough children are making good progress.

Street trading and pedlary laws to be modernised

Reforms to street trading rules will make them both stronger and fairer, Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson said today (16 October 2014).

Appointment of four New Avon & Somerset Magistrate Advisory Sub Committee Members (South / North)

Four new members to the Avon & Somerset Advisory Sub Committees (South): Mr Jeremy Madams JP; Sub Committee (North) Mr Richard Bunce JP; Mrs Judith Preston JP; and Mrs Christine Marlow JP.

Appointment of four Magistrate Members to the Avon & Somerset Advisory Committee

Four new JP members to join the Main Advisory Committee, they are: Mrs Lynne Puttock JP; Mrs Christine Garland JP; Mr John Cameron JP; and Mr Frederick Fearn JP.

PM statement ahead of resumption of talks in Northern Ireland

The Prime Minister David Cameron made a statement ahead of resumption of talks at Stormont in Northern Ireland today.

Reminder to smallholders about minimum claim size

The Rural Payments Agency is reminding smallholders in England they are rapidly approaching a key deadline to decide what approach to take to important EU rule changes.

Secure College rules consultation launched

The Ministry of Justice launched on the 16 October 2014 its consultation on plans for Secure College rules.

Nick Clegg steps up campaign for northern powers

The Deputy Prime Minister launched a new phase of his Northern Futures campaign today, as he held a major Cabinet Committee meeting in Stockport.

Hague welcomes South Sudan commitment to tackling sexual violence

The South Sudan Government and UN Special Representative commit to an action plan on tackling conflict related sexual violence.

200,000 new affordable homes show success of our long-term economic plan

More than 200,000 new affordable homes have been provided in England since April 2010, according to new figures.