Press Releases

UK welcomes UN action to sanction Libyan terrorist groups

Foreign Secretary welcomes UN action taken to list two terrorist groups in Libya, underlining need to support UN-led mediation efforts.

Press briefing: morning 19 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on historic child abuse, the ONS survey of earnings and food banks.

PM call with Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland

Statement following a call between Prime Minister David Cameron and Nicola Sturgeon.

FCO Minister condemns terrorist attack in Erbil

Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood condemns terrorist attack in Erbil and offers continued UK support to the Iraqi people

Foreign Secretary in Copenhagen to press for progress in Somalia

Foreign Secretary urges Somalia’s leadership to resolve political differences and focus on security and stability.

A14 major resurfacing work continues

Main work of a £3 million project to resurface the A14 in Cambridgeshire will start this Sunday night (23 November).

UKCES welcomes employer involvement in review of maths and English qualifications

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) today welcomed skills minister Nick Boles’ announcement that that the Education and Training Foundation is to undertake a review of maths and English qualifications.

Safety barrier work to start on M6 to M42 link roads near Birmingham

Work to replace damaged sections of safety barrier on the M6 to M42 link roads near Birmingham starts on Sunday 23 November for approximately two weeks.

Overnight closures of M6 between junctions 10 and 8 near Walsall

Work to replace the joints on Bescot Viaduct, which carries the M6 over the River Tame near Walsall, starts on Monday 24 November for six weeks.

Essential maintenance work planned for M4 Junction 22 roundabout

There will be full overnight closures on the M49 and the M4 slip roads at junction 22 next week to allow essential resurfacing work to take place.

Gender pay gap at an all-time low

The gender pay gap has reduced further, according to new statistics released today by the Office for National Statistics.

Human rights resolution passed on DPRK

The UN General Assembly yesterday adopted a new resolution on human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Drivers advised of resurfacing work on A1 in Northumberland

Drivers are advised of two sets of roadworks taking place on the A1 in Northumberland which, when complete, will provide safer smoother journeys for drivers.

Appointment: Dean of Chichester

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Stephen John Waine to be appointed Dean of Chichester.

Ofsted calls for prevention of child sexual exploitation to be given higher priority

In the first ever in-depth survey, Ofsted finds that the risk of exploitation is still not well understood in many areas.

Deputy Prime Minister calls on businesses to revolutionise family friendly working

Nick Clegg is encouraging businesses to do more to support family friendly working as several major employers announce paternity packages for their staff.