Press Releases

£5 million for agricultural innovation

Businesses and universities across the UK will benefit from a share of £5 million of funding from government and industry

New funding and powers to tackle abuse in the charity sector

David Cameron announced new funding for the Charity Commission to tackle abuse, including extremist activity, in the charity sector.

Trade Minister urges British business to boost exports to Singapore

Lord Livingston will today (22 October 2014) bang the drum for more trade between the UK and Singapore.

A fleet of pickup trucks joins RFA Argus in Gibraltar

The 32 UK-funded vehicles are on their way to Sierra Leone where they will transport staff, medicines and equipment to help defeat Ebola.

Press briefing: afternoon 21 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse, GCHQ and the economy.

A66 weekend contraflow work between Long Newton and Stockton

A £2.3 million scheme to resurface the A66 between the A135 Preston Farm industrial estate junction and Elton will begin next week, providing a safer and smoother road surface for drivers in Stockton-on-Tees.

Fisher Lane roundabout closures to complete congestion cutting scheme

Drivers are advised Fisher Lane roundabout on the A1 at Seaton Burn will be closed for three weekends in order to resurface the newly widened roundabout and approach roads.

Communiqué of the UAE-UK Taskforce meeting in Abu Dhabi, 21 October 2014

The twelfth meeting of the UAE-UK Taskforce was hosted in Abu Dhabi by Dr Anwar Gargash, the UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The UK was represented by FCO Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood.

A1 resurfacing work between North Brunton and Clifton reaches final stage

Work to resurface sections of the A1 between North Brunton and Clifton in Northumberland will begin its final stage next week providing safer, smoother road surface for drivers in Northumberland.

Smarter buying could save fire service millions

The fire and rescue service could save millions by improving the way it sources and purchases firefighting clothing and equipment.

First ever Singaporean State visit begins in London

On 21 and 22 October a large delegation from Singapore will visit London, headed by the President, Tony Tan Keng Yam

Overnight closures on the A11 dualling scheme

As work to improve the A11 Fiveways to Thetford continues, road users are advised of full overnight road closures next week for surfacing works.

Press briefing: morning 21 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on Syria, the House of Lords, Fiona Woolf, prisons and household bills.

9 in 10 automatically transfer to the new system for voter registration

An innovative IT system has enabled most electors to transition to Individual Electoral Registration without submitting a new application.

Justine Greening and British Army medics fly to Sierra Leone

Ms Greening will visit a treatment facility in Kerry Town and a DFID-funded Ebola Training Academy.

Don’t miss the boat or plane this half term

Drivers heading to Dover or Gatwick this half term are being reminded by the Highways Agency to allow extra time as roadworks continue on the A2 and M23.

Foreign Office hosts Anti Slavery Day event

Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay and Home Office Minister for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime, Karen Bradley, mark Anti Slavery Day.

Smoother, safer journeys for M67 drivers

A £214,000 Highways Agency project along the M67 in Tameside near Manchester will deliver smoother, safer journeys for users of the motorway.

September 2014 Transaction Data

The data published on this page provides information about the number and types of applications that Land Registry completed in September 2014.

Peerages conferred

The Queen has conferred peerages on Sir Jonathan Evans, Sir Robert Rogers, Professor Alison Wolf and Sir Andrew Green.

Resurfacing starts on A27 between Lewes and Brighton

A four week resurfacing scheme starts from Monday 20 October to provide drivers with smoother and safer journeys on the A27 in Sussex.

Ensuring inclusive design in our public spaces

Stephen Williams met with key professional bodies, challenging them to do more to make buildings, streets and public space more inclusive.

Villiers confirms full cooperation with Historical Institution Abuse Inquiry

Government will assist Sir Anthony Hart’s inquiry in pursuing allegations of abuse at Kincora boys’ home in Belfast in the 1970s.

Improved journeys on the M20 near Ashford, Kent

Work starts tonight on two schemes on the M20 between Maidstone and Hythe in Kent to provide drivers with safe and reliable journeys.

Knighthoods and Damehood conferred

The Queen has conferred Knighthoods on Andrew Edis, Richard Goss, Robin Knowles and Ian Dove. She conferred a Damehood on Maura McGowan.