Press Releases

Minister welcomes resumption of Colombian peace talks

After yesterday's announcement of renewed peace talks, the UK has expressed its support for their progress.

Press briefing: afternoon 4 December 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about the Autumn Statement, BBC licence fee review and the death of Jeremy Thorpe.

International community welcomes Afghan reform vision at London conference

59 countries reaffirm their commitment to support Afghanistan to become a secure and stable nation.

Traffic bulletin: Overnight carriageway closures on M3 in Surrey and Hampshire

Road users in Surrey and Hampshire are advised that the M3 will be closed in both directions tonight (Thursday 4 December) from 9pm until 5.30am for road surface repairs

£3.4 million roundabout scheme to boost jobs in Merseyside

A £3.4 million project has begun this week to tackle congestion along a section of the busy A5036 near Liverpool.

Traffic bulletin: M2 coastbound carriageway to fully reopen

Work to lift restrictions on the M2 near Faversham in Kent, following an incident overnight on Tuesday, is making good progress.

Work to improve A1 (M) starts next week

Work to reduce congestion on the A1(M) at junction 6 (Welwyn) in Hertfordshire will start next week.

QCS board confirms plans to examine North East Quality Contract Scheme

Timetable to consider proposals announced after directions hearing.

UK and Republic of Korea hold first strategic talks in London

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond met Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se for first round of ministerial strategic talks

Working to prepare North East communities for winter

The Environment Agency has spent £4million in the North East repairing and improving flood defences helping communities prepare for winter

Deputy PM commits millions to speed up completion of coastal paths

Nick Clegg confirmed extra funding to speed up the completion of coastal paths around England on a visit to Port Gaverne in Cornwall.

Double inflation boost for State Pension with additional help to the poorest

The basic State Pension is to rise by around double the rate of inflation helping to give people increased financial security in retirement.

£2m government funding aims to secure specialist services for survivors of sexual violence

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has today announced a £2m co-funded Employer Leadership Project with Rape Crisis England & Wales, an expert service provider for the survivors of sexual violence.

Developing next generation of leaders in UK manufacturing, construction, and legal sectors

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has today announced that it is investing over £875,000 in six pilot projects that will develop innovative ways of boosting leadership and management skills in UK businesses.

Road improvement work along A12

Work is due to start on two schemes on the A12 between Essex and Ipswich to provide drivers with safe and reliable journeys.

Press briefing: morning 4 December 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about the Autumn Statement and the London Conference on Afghanistan.