Press Releases

Severe Weather Alert issued for North East’s roads

Drivers are advised to take extra care on the North East’s road network from Wednesday morning, with wind speeds expected to reach 70mph.

Press briefing: afternoon 8 December 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about food banks and proposals to lower the voting age.

Press briefing: morning 8 December 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about Turkey, Bahrain, food banks, Syria and police funding.

Severe weather alert issued for North West’s roads

Drivers are advised to take extra care on the North West’s road network from Wednesday morning, with wind speeds expected to reach 70mph.

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

Road users in Surrey and Hampshire are advised that the westbound M3 will be closed between junctions 4 and 5 tonight (Monday 8 December) from 9pm until 5.30am for road surface repairs.

Growth Minister visits Leeds Enterprise Zone

Penny Mordaunt sees how government investment is improving infrastructure, unlocking development and creating new jobs.

Defra and local partners set up Somerset Rivers Authority

In a Memorandum of Understanding, Defra and Somerset County Council have agreed funding for the Somerset Rivers Authority.

Proposals to close ESA loophole may have unintended consequences

The SSAC is consulting on the government's proposals to close a loophole about Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) repeat claims.

Special school finalists in 2015 Pupil Premium Awards announced

Schools Minister David Laws announces finalists in the special schools and alternative provision category for the 2015 awards.

Baroness Claire Tyler reappointed as the Chair of Cafcass

The Secretary of State announces today the reappointment of Baroness Claire Tyler as the Chair of Cafcass for 3 years from 24 January 2015.

Appointment of 5 members of the Family Procedure Rule Committee

Lord Chancellor appoints Jane Harris, Hannah Perry, Dylan Jones, Michael Horton and William Tyler QC as new members of the Family Procedure Rule Committee.

Draft regulations published for consultation: variable mandatory speed limits for M1 between Junction 19 and 16 in Northamptonshire

Draft regulations to introduce variable mandatory speed limits as part of the planned upgrade to the M1 in Northamptonshire have been published today (8 December 2014) for consultation with key stakeholders.

Chester’s £5.3 million junction improvements near final stage

Road users will be able to find out more about a £5.3 million project to tackle congestion on a key route between the North West and Wales on Thursday 11 December, ahead of the final stage of the scheme starting next month.

Measures to help schools instil character in pupils announced

Millions in funding for former armed services projects and awards for schools announced.

SPS 2014 – RPA creates new record on first day payments

The Rural Payments Agency achieves best-ever performance on first day of payment window.

Maths and science must be the top priority in our schools, says Prime Minister

17,500 maths and science teachers to be trained, new computer science GCSE to focus on coding and world-first code college launched.