Press Releases

Moore calls for new engagement with Europe to boost British business

A report by Michael Moore, the Deputy PM's European Business Adviser, makes recommendations to support British business and trade in Europe.

Campaign says no compromise in crackdown on benefit fraud

We've launched a major advertising campaign targeted at nearly 50 towns and cities across the country.

PHE cold weather plan helps you protect your health

With winter looming think now how cold weather could affect you, and those around you: PHE publishes this year's cold weather plan today.

Top 10 online-enabled frauds hitting British wallets to the tune of £670 million, with high emotional cost

51% of Britons have experienced an online crime: 'Don’t be a victim’ is theme for Get Safe Online Week 2014.

Foreign Secretary welcomes EU progress on Ebola, but more to do

Foreign Secretary welcomes EU commitment to do more on Ebola, including care guarantee to Ebola Responders.

Foreign Secretary welcomes further EU sanctions on Syria

Foreign Secretary welcomes EU’s agreement on further Syria sanctions on Assad supporters.

Press briefing: afternoon 20 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, the EU, the Recall Bill, social media and radicalisation.

Winner of this year's Fast Growth 50 Awards exemplifies innovation at its best

Hydro Industries overall winner of 16th annual awards attended by Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Crabb in Cardiff.

Vulnerable girls to be protected from FGM

New laws on female genital mutilation (FGM) to protect vulnerable girls announced.

Firms receiving government export support increases by 50%

The number of businesses receiving export support has increased by 50% in the last financial year.

Press briefing: morning 20 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on the EU, the Medical Innovation Bill, child poverty, the Muslim Brotherhood, public interest defence, social media and the Recall Bill.

Cable: industrial strategy driving the recovery

Vince Cable announces new funding to address skills shortages and build on the success of the UK’s automotive industry.

Internet trolls to face 2 years in prison

Internet trolls who target people with abusive or offensive material online will face up to 2 years in prison.

Temporary traffic lights to relieve congestion on the M40 in Warwickshire

Temporary traffic lights operating during the busy morning hours will be installed at junction 12 of the M40 in Warwickshire from next month to help relieve congestion for road users.

UK food and drink exports reach a record 150 countries worldwide

Yorkshire ice to Sweden and cheese to Madagascar are among the British food and drink products being exported around the globe.

£4 million funding available for synthetic biology applications in defence

Innovative applications of synthetic biology for defence and security are being sought.

EU Carbon Market Reform needed to improve efficiency

The Government is backing stronger reforms to make the EU Emissions Trading System work more efficiently and stimulate investment in low-carbon technologies, it has been announced today.

State of the Nation 2014 Report published

The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission has published its second annual State of the Nation 2014 Report