Press Releases

Tenth British aid flight delivers medicines for Ebola treatment facilities in Sierra Leone

Britain’s latest Ebola aid flight, carrying lifesaving medicines, landed in Freetown today, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has confirmed.

Press briefing: morning 23 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse and Harry Roberts.

The unseen work on Yorkshire’s roads keeping us safe

As the Highways Agency continues to upgrade the M1 in West Yorkshire to a smart motorway, only meters away from the motorway surface there is an unseen world of activity.

Caring Canines wins a Big Society Award

The innovative Bournemouth voluntary group Caring Canines has won the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

Magazines merger could face in-depth investigation

The CMA has found that the completed acquisition by Immediate Media Company Bristol Limited of a number of magazines from Future Publishing Limited could give rise to a substantial lessening of competition.

Councils handing down millions to parishes

Praise for councils who will pass millions in government grants to their parishes this year.

Deputy Prime Minister launches TechNorth

Nick Clegg is visiting Sheffield to announce the creation of TechNorth – a new tech hub for the North of England.

Roads minister visits congestion-cutting scheme in the east of England

Roads Minister John Hayes has visited the A1 and A47 Wansford interchange.

Hydro Industries announces £20million contract during visit by Welsh Secretary

Secretary of State for Wales congratulates Hydro Industries on a new multi-million pound contract announced during Llangennech visit.

South Hook CHP plant moves a step closer to being built

South Hook Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant in Pembrokeshire a step closer to completion after UK Government announces planning consent.

Traffic Bulletin: New date for closures on A14 major resurfacing

Road users are advised the overnight carriageway closures on the A14 in Cambridgeshire due to start tonight will now begin on Tuesday (28 October) as the £3 million project to resurface sections begins.

UK beer - pulling a billion pints for the world

UK is now exporting beer to a record number of countries supporting our long-term economic plan.

New investment will provide thousands more affordable homes

Housing associations can bid for a share of around £800 million of government funding to provide more affordable homes.

Better global disability data needed to ensure no one is left behind

The international community needs to do more to stop people with disabilities being left behind, International Development Minster Lynne Featherstone said today.

Plan for education: reversing decline in academic subjects

Record numbers take challenging English Baccalaureate (EBacc) at GCSE.

New funding will help most disadvantaged 3- and 4-year-olds

The early years pupil premium is worth up to £300 per child.

New data may reveal World War One practice trenches

Previously unrecorded World War One practice trenches are thought to have been discovered by the Coal Authority in Derbyshire, England.

More support for separating couples and parents

Separating couples will be helped by a new £2 million package of support aimed at avoiding expensive and confrontational courtroom battles.

More than 700 employers to design top quality apprenticeships

Top quality new apprenticeships are being designed by employers as part of the government’s successful apprenticeship trailblazers scheme.

Churches Conservation Trust new appointment

The Queen has approved that Beth McHattie may be appointed as a Member of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Churches Conservation Trust re-appointment

The Queen has approved that Christopher Knight may be re-appointed as a Member of the Churches Conservation Trust.

‘Legal high’ and e-cigarette poison queries climb

Poisons specialists have flagged rises in calls and online queries about treating users of new psychoactive substances, misleadingly known as ‘legal highs’.

Traffic Bulletin: New date for closures on A1 at Black Cat Roundabout

Road users are advised the carriageway closures on the A1 at Black Cat roundabout will now begin next weekend (Friday 31 October) as work on the scheme to reduce congestion continues.

Traffic bulletin: M1 to be closed overnight for carriageway repairs

Road users are advised of further overnight closures of the M1 in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire from Monday next week (27 October) so emergency resurfacing work can be carried out.

Press briefing: morning 22 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse, the extremism taskforce and foreign offenders.

£3 million government cash boost to tackle digital piracy and fake goods

The City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit has been boosted by £3 million of new government funding.