Press Releases

UK expresses concern over political instability in Somalia

UK deeply concerned about political instability in Somalia. Urges all parties to resolve differences through political process.

Disadvantaged primary pupils to benefit from extra £22.5 million

Schools Minister David Laws confirms £2.545 billion total pupil premium funding for 2015 to 2016.

Joint Troika Statement on National Dialogue in Sudan

Troika welcome negotiations between Govt of Sudan, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North & Darfur elements of Sudan Revolutionary Front.

Press briefing: afternoon 11 November 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on private recordings of conversations and historic child abuse.

Foreign Secretary & Minister for Armed Forces visit Sierra Leone

Foreign Secretary & Minister for Armed Forces visiting Sierra Leone to demonstrate continued support & commitment to defeating Ebola.

Wales Bill amendments to give Welsh Assembly powers to determine voting age in income tax referendum

Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb: “I want the Welsh Government to get new tax raising powers.”

A2 Canterbury major repairs completed

Major repairs on the coastbound A2 near Canterbury in Kent finished yesterday morning (Monday 10 November), three weeks early.

Package of support for the Great British pub

A package of measures to support ‘community ownership’ of valuable local pubs.

Press briefing: morning 11 November 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on the COBR meeting on Ebola, European Court of Justice case and the JHA vote.

UK sweet treats break £1billion mark in global sales

From London to Rome in Kit Kats - a record 150,000 tonnes of the UK's best confectionery was enjoyed overseas last year

Milestone reached as community rights uses hit 3,000

More than 1,500 buildings, assets and green spaces are listed and 1,200 neighbourhood plans are well underway.

Multi-faith groups remember the fallen of World War One

Volunteers from Sikh, Muslim and Hindu communities come together to commemorate the fallen of World War One.

Government launches consultation on stop and search Code of Practice

The NIO is seeking views on paragraph 8.78 of the Justice and Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 Code of Practice.

Final words of fallen heroes unearthed

The poignant last words of thousands of brave World War 1 soldiers who died for their country are revealed.

CMA launches short guide on competition law risk

The CMA has today launched a short joint guide to competition law risk with the Institute of Risk Management (IRM).

Overnight closures of M54 between junction 7 and the A5 in Shropshire

The Highways Agency is to carry out overnight resurfacing on the M54 junction 7 eastbound exit slip road from Thursday 20 November.

Airports Commission publishes consultation on shortlisted options for a new runway

An assessment of proposals for additional runway capacity at Gatwick and Heathrow airports has been published.