Press Releases

FCO Minister announces plans for further cooperation with Tunisia

Foreign Office Minister Tobias Ellwood announces plans for further cooperation at UK-Tunisia Bilateral Forum.

Press briefing: afternoon 3 November 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on the inquiry into historical child abuse, EU budget and London Living Wage.

Floods destroy: be prepared!

As winter approaches, the Environment Agency is urging people across the West Country to be prepared for possible flooding.

Environment Agency keeps promise to complete Somerset dredge

The Environment Agency kept its promise to complete the 8km dredge of the Rivers Parrett and Tone in Somerset by 31 October.

£150 million to boost primary school sport

Primary schools receive fresh funding boost of over £150 million to improve PE lessons as part of the PE and sport premium.

Two overnight closures on the A46 Coventry Eastern Bypass

Road users are advised of two overnight carriageway closures next week. These are required as part of the Highways Agency’s £106 million investment to improve the A45/A46 Tollbar End roundabout and A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction.

Paper tax returns a no-no from November

If you haven’t yet sent your 2013/14 tax return to HMRC, remember not to do it on paper – or you’ll end up with a £100 late-filing penalty.

Nationwide celebration of the 'great school lunch'

To mark National School Meals Week, Nick Clegg is joining in a week of celebrations marking how far school meals have come.

Dr Jim McCormick joins the Social Security Advisory Committee

Dr Jim McCormick takes up his appointment as a member of the Social Security Advisory Committee today (3 November 2014).

Private pensions enjoy new lease of life

New figures show the private sector industries and occupations which have seen the most significant growth in pension saving since 2012.

Major investment for roads in the South West

Drivers will benefit from £106 million of investment on strategic roads in the South West over the next few months.

Press briefing: morning 3 November 2014

The Prime Minister's Deputy Spokesperson answered questions on the European Union, historical child abuse and the Wanless Review.

New Chair of Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency today announced the appointment of Professor Sir Michael Rawlins as its new Chair. He will take up post formally from 01 December 2014 and his appointment will be for three years.

Professor Sir Michael Rawlins appointed Chair of Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Professor Sir Michael will take over from Sir Gordon Duff from December 2014.

Offering support to care leavers

Prisons Minister Andrew Selous visited Swinfen Hall in Staffordshire to witness first hand the support provided to offenders who are care leavers.

Overnight closures on the M6 in Staffordshire

Drivers are reminded of overnight closures and some slip road closures on the M6 between junctions 10a and 13 from Monday (3 November), as part of the ongoing smart motorway upgrade near Birmingham,

Government joins forces with industry to develop engineers

Vince Cable marked the second Tomorrow’s Engineers Week by confirming government commitment to invest in training engineers of the future.