Press Releases

Press briefing: afternoon 18 November 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on EU migrants, the economy, net migration and the attack in Jerusalem.

Press briefing: morning 18 November 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on today's COBR meeting, the attack in Jerusalem and GP surgeries.

Extra lane to tackle congestion at M56 Altrincham junction

An extra lane will be added to the M56 near Altrincham as part of a major project to tackle congestion in the area.

£305 million road improvements for Greater Manchester

Drivers in Greater Manchester are to benefit from £305 million worth of road improvements over the next few years with some significant investment in the county’s motorways and major A roads over the next few months.

£303 million road improvements for Cheshire

Drivers in Cheshire are to benefit from £303 million worth of road improvements over the next few years with some significant investment in the county’s motorways and major A road network over the next few months.

Vital mentoring support for female entrepreneurs

Government announces additional mentoring support for women business owners.

Lord Browne to stand down as government’s Lead Non-Executive Director

Francis Maude announced today that Lord Browne of Madingley will step down from his positions by 31 January 2015.

Drivers advised of A64 full weekend closures for major resurfacing work

Work on a £3.3 million scheme to improve journeys for drivers in Malton and Scarborough, North Yorkshire, by resurfacing the A64 between Barton Hill and Seamer will begin next month.

Taking pollution out of our power stations

Minister of State for Energy, Matthew Hancock, signed an agreement with Canada to work together on research and knowledge sharing for carbon capture and storage (CCS).

Residents and businesses invited to Forge Mill Farm drop-in

The Environment Agency is holding a drop-in session to discuss proposals for the Perry Barr and Witton flood risk management scheme.

Investment Summit set to showcase the best of Welsh innovation

Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Crabb writes for Wales on Sunday about this week's UK Investment Summit.

£2.1 million electronic signs and cameras project to boost Lancashire M6 safety

A £2.1 million Highways Agency project to give drivers in Lancashire better information along the M6 will get underway next week (Monday 24 November 2014).

New Chair appointed at National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation

Otto Thoresen has been appointed as the next Chair of the NEST Corporation.

Preferred bidders of prison services competition announced

Preferred bidders for the management of a range of works, maintenance and facilities management services across public sector prisons revealed.

Entrenched misconceptions about antibiotics revealed in new survey

New research from PHE for European Antibiotic Awareness Day shows widespread public misconceptions about antibiotic use.

More young people to be helped into work with traineeships

Skills Minister announces government plans to open up the traineeships programme to more young people.

Foreign Secretary meets US Secretary of State for talks

Foreign Secretary condemns Jerusalem synagogue attack as he meets John Kerry for talks on violence in Middle East, Iran nuclear talks and relations with Russia.

HIV infections continue to rise

PHE publishes the latest statistics for HIV in the UK. The figures highlight the need to increase both the number and frequency of HIV tests.

New figures show high blood pressure costs NHS billions each year

How we can all contribute towards improving the prevention, detection and management of high blood pressure.

500 days to go until biggest State Pension overhaul in generations

The government has launched a public information campaign to ensure everyone knows what the State Pension changes mean for them.

UK to send ten armoured vehicles to OSCE Ukraine mission

Foreign Secretary announces more support for OSCE special monitoring mission in Ukraine, including staff and ten armoured vehicles.