Press Releases

Ebola virus: PM calls on European Council for action

David Cameron has written to members of the European Council asking leaders to agree a new package of measures to tackle the Ebola crisis.

Dadabhai Naoroji Awards presented for the first time

Nick Clegg announced the winners of the inaugural Dadabhai Naoroji Awards, recognising those who have helped to build UK-India relations.

A36 Upton Lovell Junction Improvements

A scheme to improve safety on the A36 at Upton Lovell starts on Monday, 20 October and continues until February

Traffic Bulletin: A14 Girton to Histon overnight closures update

Road users are advised of a planned road closure which is necessary to prepare the carriageway for an additional lane in each direction, as work on the scheme to improve the A14 between Girton and Histon progresses.

Traffic Bulletin: M1 to be closed overnight for repairs

Parts of the M1 will be closed overnight between junction 16 near Northampton and junction 19 at Catthorpe in Leicestershire for five nights in the next week.

DWP to recruit new Pensions Ombudsman and Deputy Pensions Ombudsman

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will shortly commence recruitment for a new Pensions Ombudsman and a Deputy Pensions Ombudsman.

Fire services improvement fund - public get a win-win: better local services and at lower cost

Winners of the Fire Transformation Fund have been announced.

Resurfacing and maintenance of the A30 between Chiverton and Carland Cross near Truro

A programme of resurfacing and essential maintenance will take place along the A30 between Carland Cross and Chiverton in October and November.

Press briefing: morning 17 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on the Asia-Europe meeting, the European Arrest Warrant, Ebola, the UK economy and treason.

Balti: world trademark bid

Birmingham city’s famous Balti dish is the first curry in Europe to apply for legally recognised status.

BIS confirms teaching bursaries to continue for top graduates

Nick Boles announces the continuation of a bursary scheme to encourage more top graduates to begin a teaching career in further education.

Pensions market shake-up puts savers first and enshrines value for money in law

New measures which will protect savers’ interests and boost many people’s personal pension pots are outlined by Pensions Minister Steve Webb.

Baroness Jenny Randerson: "We are a government for business"

Wales Office Minister Baroness Randerson demonstrates commitment to small businesses at Swansea conference.

Universal Credit: government proposal to take account of past earnings in repeat claims: consultation announced

A consultation on the proposal to take account of surplus earnings from the prior 6-month period when a person reclaims Universal Credit.

Farmers get £62 million yearly boost as tractor weight and speed limits increased

Government slashes red tape to boost tractor weight and speed limits.

Dangerous dogs: tough new law to help prevent attacks

Police and local authorities to be given new legal powers to tackle irresponsible dog ownership

Electoral registration in Scotland updated for the 21st century

Registering to vote is now simpler than ever thanks to a new online process that has been built around the need of users.