Press Releases

Overnight closures at M5 junction 4 as improvement scheme progresses

The roundabout at M5 junction 4 is being widened to boost traffic flow as part of £11m improvements.

Guidance on promoting British values in schools published

Strengthened guidance on improving the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils.

Prime Minister hails the rise of 'civic crowdfunding'

Spacehive has won the Prime Minister's Big Society Award for helping local communities to fund neighbourhood improvement projects online.

Setting standards for new GCSEs in 2017

GCSEs will be graded 9 to 1, with 9 being the top grade. New GCSEs in English language, English literature and maths from September 2015.

Duke of Cambridge to open Great Festival of Creativity in Shanghai

Duke of Cambridge to open the GREAT Festival of Creativity, Shanghai, supporting British businesses looking to secure opportunities in China.

Alun Cairns: "Our independent TV producers are a great Welsh success story"

Wales Office minister to give keynote speech on the importance of the creative industries across Wales.

Overnight resurfacing on M6 southbound between junctions 4 and 3 near Coventry

The Highways Agency is to carry out overnight resurfacing on the M6 southbound between junctions 4 and 3 near Coventry from Monday 8 December.

Vince Cable announces £40 million to support cutting-edge research on visit to Worksop and Lincoln

Vince Cable announces £40 million of funding to support research in the industrial biotechnology sector.

Government names employers who fail to pay the National Minimum Wage

Employers who owe their workers thousands of pounds for failing to pay them the National Minimum Wage have been named.

A1 bridge beam lift cancelled

This week’s planned bridge beam lift as part of the A1 Leeming to Barton improvements has been cancelled due to poor weather.

Record levels of first-class graduates getting into teaching

Latest initial teacher training (ITT) census shows that more top graduates are training to become teachers.

Eric Pickles urges people of England to fly flags to celebrate their pride and identity

The Secretary of State called on the people of England to come together and fly their nation's flag with pride.

Foreign Secretary confirms two dead in Kabul attack against embassy vehicle

Philip Hammond condemns attack on civilians supporting our diplomatic activity in Afghanistan.

Resurfacing and safety improvements start on A46 at Sedgeberrow, Worcestershire

The Highways Agency is to carry out overnight resurfacing and safety improvements on the A46 at Sedgeberrow, near Evesham, Worcestershire, from Thursday 4 December.

New UK support for global immunisations to save a child’s life every 2 minutes

The commitment to Gavi will protect millions of people from some of the world's most deadly diseases.

Drug recovery rates showing signs of slowing

A new report reveals signs of a slowing in the rate of people successfully overcoming their addiction.

Cutting edge low carbon energy projects get £5 million funding boost

Cutting edge low carbon energy projects get £5 million Government funding boost and 19 British firms win investment

CMA highlights key issues for consumers as it consults on priorities for its second year

The CMA has published its Strategic Assessment of the risks that consumers and markets face, alongside a consultation on its draft annual plan for next year.

Stephen Crabb: "North Wales is a beacon for investment and jobs"

Secretary of State for Wales to hail North Wales economy at Daily Post annual business awards.

More seats, more services and new trains for East Coast passengers

East Coast franchise awarded to Inter City Railways, a consortium of Stagecoach and Virgin.

Deputy PM announces £214 million investment in cycling

The biggest single investment in cycling will be unveiled by Nick Clegg today to help make it easier and safer to get on your bike in the UK.

Drug crime - not worth the risk

Brits abroad urged to consider consequences of drug crime

Press briefing: afternoon 27 November 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about devolution and the East Coast Mainline franchise.

Change of British High Commissioner to Guyana

Mr Greg Quinn has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.

Relatives asked to come forward ahead of planned work near burial ground

The Highways Agency’s A63 Castle Street project team is appealing for relatives who think they may have ancestors who are laid to rest at Trinity Burial Ground in Hull, to come forward ahead of a planning application for work in the area.