Press Releases

Press briefing: afternoon 2 December 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about the deficit.

Bridge beam lifted into place as part of A1 Leeming to Barton improvements

The major road scheme to upgrade the A1 to motorway standard between Leeming and Barton will reach a significant milestone this week when 32 concrete beams are lifted into place as part of a new structure on this vitally important route.

Farmers urged to think carefully before spreading manure during wet weather

The Environment Agency is issuing farmers and landowners with guidance to help them manage slurry storage and consider the impact of spreading manures and dirty water on land during the winter and wet weather.

£297 million to be spent on new flood defences in Thames Valley

New flood defences will benefit homes in the Thames Valley to the tune of nearly £300 million, the government announced today.

£266 million to be spent on new flood defences in Yorkshire

Homes in Leeds City Centre and West Hull will be better protected from floods thanks to six-year £2.3 billion flood defence programme.

Specialist insurance software merger may raise competition concerns

The CMA has found that the completed acquisition by Xchanging of certain companies of Agencyport gives rise to a realistic prospect of a substantial lessening of competition and will be referred for an in-depth phase 2 investigation unless acceptable undertakings are offered.

£46 million to be spent on new flood defences in Northumbria

Homes in Northumbria will be better protected from floods thanks to an unprecedented six-year £2.3 billion flood defence programme.

Foreign Office condemns attacks in Kenya

Minister for Africa appalled by the attacks in Mandera County Kenya which killed 36 people

UK welcomes ICC judgment in Lubanga case

Baroness Anelay welcomes the ICC Appeals Chamber judgment upholding the verdict and sentencing decisions in the case of Thomas Lubanga.

New measures will provide thousands of new homes

Thousands of new homes will be provided following a range of government measures.

Weekend closures on A50 as part of M1 J24 improvements in Leicestershire

Road users are advised of two weekend closures on the A50 from this weekend as part of the M1 junction 24 improvement works in Leicestershire.

£2.3 billion to be spent on new flood defences

Better protection for homes, businesses and farmland will be provided under a six-year £2.3 billion flood defence programme.

Reminder: Exhibitions take place this week for M54 to M6/M6 Toll link road route consultation

Exhibitions take place later this week where members of the public can view the Highways Agency’s proposals for a new link road between the M54, the northbound M6 and the M6 Toll.

£158m to be spent on new flood defences across the North West

Homes across the North West will be better protected from floods thanks to an unprecedented six-year £2.3 billion flood defence programme.

Prime Minister announces £50,000 to Text Santa on #GivingTuesday

On Giving Tuesday the government will give £50,000 to Text Santa and Cabinet members are becoming Dementia Friends.

Overnight closures on the A14 Junction 7 to 9 at Kettering Northamptonshire

A series of overnight closures will take place on the A14 between junctions 7 and 9 at Kettering from Monday 8 December as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing widening work.

£146 million to be spent on new flood defences

Homes and businesses in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire will be better protected from floods due to £2.3 billion flood defence programme.

£193 million for new flood defences in eastern England

Homes in eastern England will be better protected from floods thanks to an unprecedented six-year £2.3 billion flood defence programme.

£51m to be spent on new flood defences across Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire

Homes in Bournemouth, Congresbury, Bridgwater and Cannington will be better protected from floods thanks to an unprecedented six-year £2.3 billion flood defence programme.

£86m to be spent on new flood defences across the South West

Homes in Exeter, Dawlish Warren and Exmouth will be better protected from floods thanks to an unprecedented six-year £2.3 billion flood defence programme, benefitting the South West to the tune of £86m.

£162 million spend on flood defences in East and Central Midlands

Properties in East and Central Midlands will be better protected from floods with government's 6-year £2.3 billion flood defence programme.

£47 million to be spent on new flood defences in Central Anglia

Homes in Central Anglia will be better protected from floods thanks to a six-year £2.3 billion national flood defence programme

£330 million for new flood defences in Kent, Hampshire & Sussex

New flood defences will benefit Kent, Hampshire and Sussex to the tune of over £330 million, the government has announced today.

£12 million for new flood defences across the Severn and Wye catchment

£12 million to be spent on new flood defences across Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire.

CMA pushes for improvements to residential property management

The CMA has today published the findings and recommendations from its market study into the residential property management services sector in England and Wales.

Deputy PM announces £150m investment to transform treatment for eating disorders

The new investment will radically reform the treatment of children and young people with eating disorders and pave the way for new waiting time standards.

Suffragan Bishop of Plymouth: Nicholas McKinnel

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Nicholas Howard Paul McKinnel to the Suffragan See of Plymouth.

Secretary of State for Wales welcomes talks on Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon

Stephen Crabb: "I want Wales to have the world's first power generating tidal lagoon."

Charities to benefit from £110 million boost on Giving Tuesday

Rob Wilson pledges long term funding to thousands of small charities with £110 million pot of money to help the most vulnerable in society.