Press Releases

Foreign Office comments on renewed US-Cuba ties

Minister Hugo Swire, in Cuba from 29 October to 1 November, welcomed the US and Cuban announcements made yesterday.

Minister for Europe concerned about human rights situation in Belarus

David Lidington marks 4th anniversary of the arrest of opposition politicians following 2010 Presidential elections in Belarus.

Appointment of Chair of Advisory Committee on Business Appointments

The Prime Minister has appointed Baroness Angela Browning as Chair of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.

Appointment of Chair of Review Body on Senior Salaries (SSRB)

The Prime Minister has appointed Dr Martin Read as Chair of the Review Body on Senior Salaries (SSRB) effective from 1 January 2015.

Press briefing: afternoon 18 December 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about the balance of competencies, obesity, immigration, Royal Mail and special advisors.

More than 17,000 people in Wales find jobs thanks to UK Government's Work Programme

Stephen Crabb: "The Work Programme is working for Wales."

400 miles of roadworks removed for Christmas getaway

Almost 400 miles of Highways Agency roadworks will be lifted over Christmas and New Year to help festive journeys go smoothly.

Government tackles businesses’ concerns over holiday pay ruling

Government has taken action to reduce potential costs to employers and give certainty to workers on their rights on holiday pay.

Innovative noise barriers sought

Fresh, new pioneering ideas are being sought for innovative noise barriers, the Highways Agency has announced today.

M6 to close overnight as Winwick bridge project nears finish line

Narrow lanes on the M6 near Winwick will be removed this weekend as a major project to renovate two motorway bridges nears its completion.

Highways Agency consults with Huntley community on A40 works

A community information event was held this week to listen to views about extensive drainage works planned at Huntley, as well as other works on the A40.

PHE figures confirm flu season has started

Latest figures from Public Health England show that flu is now circulating in the community with an increase in both children and adult cases.

Vision set for UK to become a world leader in the internet of things

A new report by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser says that we are on the verge of a new digital revolution.

Council Tax freeze and sensible savings ‘will deliver fairer deal for hardworking families’

Provisional local government finance settlement for 2015 to 2016 has been published.

Stephen Crabb visits Royal British Legion and Royal Mail

Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb today visited the Royal British Legion's new drop in Centre and the Royal Mail's sorting office in Cardiff.

430 primary schools win in the Pupil Premium Awards 2015

Schools Minister David Laws announces key stage 2 qualifiers alongside infant and key stage 3 finalists in the 2015 Pupil Premium Awards.

Final 2014 employment figures show all time record number of people in jobs

Full-time jobs accounted for 95% of the rise in employment over the past year, with private sector employment rising by 637,000.

New Bill to see women bishops in the Lords as soon as possible

The government today introduced a new Bill in the House of Commons to see women bishops in the Lords as soon as possible.

Nick Clegg signs £129 million growth deal for Swindon and Wiltshire

The historic Growth Deal for Swindon and Wiltshire will bring more than £129 million of investment to the region.

Work Programme contributes to record employment

The Work Programme has contributed to bringing the number of long-term unemployed people down to the lowest it has been for 5 years.

Charities in front seat of new reoffending drive

The government fired the starting gun today on making key reforms to the way ex-offenders are looked after in the community, in an effort to tackle stubbornly high reoffending rates in England and Wales.

Press briefing: morning 18 December 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about the McCarthy case, controlling behaviour, The Interview, Northern Ireland and Al-Sweady.

Contract awarded for A13 junction improvements

Multi-million pound improvements to the junction where the A13 meets the M25 in Essex will be carried out by a joint venture between construction firms Balfour Beatty and Skanska, the Highways Agency announced today.

Final reports in review of EU Balance of Competences published

The government published the last 7 reports in UK’s review of EU Balance of Competences today.

Cefas wins 4 year deal in Kuwait

Multi-million agreement signed today by the Kuwait Environment Public Authority & Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science.

Affordable flood insurance one step closer

Flood Re comes one step closer to implementation, better protecting people in high flood risk areas against spiralling insurance costs

Sixty four per cent of separated parents now choosing to work together

More than 6 out of 10 separated parents using the new Child Maintenance Service are now choosing to make their own financial arrangements.

UK energy statistics: statistical press release - December 2014

Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices published.

Debate encouraged on future process for stock market flotations

A comprehensive review of how government should conduct stock market Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) has been published today (18 December 2014).

Jo Swinson pledges support for a new ranking of companies’ human rights performance

Government pledges support for a new human rights benchmark that will rank the corporate human rights performance of international companies.

New data shows 1.3 million more infants eating free school meals

Official figures revealed today show that 1.3 million more children are now eating a healthy lunch since the policy launched in September.

Government secures landmark deal for UK mobile phone users

Consumers and businesses set to benefit from guaranteed £5bn investment into UK’s mobile infrastructure