Press Releases

UK secures fair fisheries deal in Europe

Deal strikes the right balance between supporting business and conserving fish stocks.

Foreign Secretary visits Dublin

Foreign Secretary meets Irish Foreign Minister to discuss the bilateral relationship, EU reform and Northern Ireland.

Nick Clegg holds first Mental Health Taskforce meeting

Members of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Mental Health Taskforce met for the first time today to look at 3 priority mental health areas.

Nick Clegg commits over £2 million to support Kew Gardens

The Deputy Prime Minister announces a further £2.3 million of funding to support Kew Gardens' botanical research and plant science.

Greening: New UK support for child victims of Ebola

During a visit to Sierra Leone Justine Greening announced new support for children affected by Ebola.

Press briefing: morning 16 December 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on English laws, the Pakistani attack, Russia, equal pay, and mobile 'not spots'

Traffic bulletin: overnight carriageway closures on the M3 in Surrey and Hampshire

The Highways Agency will be closing sections of the M3 this week for road surface repairs.

Highways Agency thanks drivers for A421 vigilance

The Highways Agency today thanked drivers for driving with extra care on the A421 near Bedford during ongoing roadworks.

Post Office service for pensioners and benefit claimants to be safeguarded with new government contract

A new £250 million contract, to protect vulnerable pensioners, benefit claimants and help safeguard the future of the Post Office, agreed by the government.

Foreign Secretary statement on Pakistan school attack

Philip Hammond condemns the attack on a school in Pakistan

Traffic bulletin: M25 re-opens anti-clockwise between junctions 30 and 29 in Essex

The anti-clockwise carriageway between junctions 30, Thurrock, and 29, Upminster, on the M25 has been re-opened following an earlier road traffic collision.

Traffic bulletin: M25 closed anti-clockwise between junctions 30 and 29 in Essex

The anti-clockwise carriageway between junctions 30, Thurrock, and 29, Upminster, on the M25 has been closed due to a road traffic collision.

Millions of pounds to be invested in local infrastructure thanks to enterprise zones

More than £410 million will be spent by local partners on major projects across the country.

Roma pupils must be better supported to learn, says Ofsted

New Ofsted report identifies case studies of good practice in engaging Roma children and makes a number of recommendations.

England to become a global leader of teaching character

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces multi-million pound push to improve character education in England.

1,000 Highways Agency sites registered under Considerate Constructors Scheme

The Highways Agency has been presented with a Milestone Award from the Considerate Constructors Scheme for having 1,000 sites registered – a first for construction clients in the UK.

Improving the A14 near Cambridge reaches final stages

Road improvements that will help reduce journey times on the A14 near Cambridge will enter the final stages next year.

British Embassy in Cairo resumes full public services

The British Embassy in Cairo resumed public services today, Tuesday 16 December, after security issues related to the building were resolved in cooperation with the Egyptian government.

Public Services at the British Embassy in Cairo are Fully Operational Today

UPDATED: Tuesday 16 December - Public Services at the British Embassy in Cairo are Fully Operational Today