Press Releases

Press briefing: afternoon 17 December 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about Hamas and Cuba.

FCO responds to EU Court Judgment on Hamas

UK will work to ensure listing of Hamas is maintained in the EU.

Setting up a business ranked top career choice for 18 to 25 year olds across the globe

New report finds becoming an entrepreneur is the top career aspiration amongst 18 to 25 year olds.

UK welcomes adoption of UNSC resolution on aid access to Syria

Foreign Secretary welcomes unanimous adoption of UNSC resolution 2191, which renews UNSC resolution 2165, ensuring continued cross-border aid into Syria.

Faulty insulin pens recall

People with diabetes who use insulin pens manufactured by Owen Mumford are today being warned by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to check if they have an affected lot.

Wales Bill receives Royal Assent

Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb: "This is an historic day for Wales."

£31.7 million boost for ‘life-changing’ SEND reforms

A multi-million pound injection will help local authorities continue to implement new special educational needs system.

Coal Authority welcomes Triennial Review’s findings

The Coal Authority has welcomed the findings of a Triennial Review recommending that it continues to carry out its current functions.

Improving the skills needed to capitalise on innovation

UK businesses are being given the chance to help shape a competition to boost the impact of innovation by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).

Government unveils £6 billion package for UK science and innovation

The government unveils its ambitious new plan to keep British science and innovation at the forefront of global excellence.

Pork pies merger may give rise to competition concerns

The CMA has found that Pork Farms’ completed acquisition of Kerry Foods’ chilled savoury pastry (CSP) business 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.

Councils receive £3 billion reward for getting the country building

Councils have received almost £3.4 billion through the New Homes Bonus for building over 800,000 more homes, Housing Minister confirms.

Leading engineer receives honorary CBE

Dervilla Mitchell receives an honorary CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire).

Secretary of State sends in commissioners to Tower Hamlets

Commissioners will take control of grant making within the council and will approve any sale or disposal of property.

Suffragan See of Stockport: Elizabeth Jane Holden Lane nomination approved

The Queen has approved the nomination of Elizabeth Lane for election as Suffragan See of Stockport in the Diocese of Chester.

Lowest number of Jobseeker's Allowance claimants in Wales for 6 years despite rise in unemployment

Stephen Crabb: "A positive long term trend but these figures show there's no room for complacency."

St Hilda’s to enjoy a bat-free Christmas

A Natural England project has helped St Hilda’s church in North Yorkshire enjoy a bat-free Christmas.