Press Releases

UK leads the way to eradicating female genital mutilation

Tough new laws to tackle the harmful and unacceptable practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) took a crucial step closer to becoming law.

Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Israel

Foreign Secretary strongly condemns bus attack in Tel Aviv and calls on all parties to ensure calm.

Stronger advice on the use of valproate medicines in women

Healthcare professionals are today being urged by MHRA to give women better information on the risks associated with valproate medicines.

Ofsted to inspect early years initial teacher training

Early years initial teacher training will be inspected for the first time.

First ever UK-Japan Foreign and Defence ministers meeting

Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary meet Japanese counterparts in London

Minister challenges business leaders to address gender inequality

“Help working dads juggle their responsibilities,” says Jo Swinson, Women and Equalities Minister.

Exercise to test Hylton Road flood scheme

On Sunday 8 February (was 22 January), an exercise is planned to test operational procedures at the Hylton Road flood defence scheme in Worcester city centre.

Industry and government join forces to launch new vision for UK rail supply chain

Industry and government have come together to set the strategic vision for the strengthening of the UK’s rail supply chain.

FCO statement on charges against Sheikh Ali Salman of Al Wefaq

FCO Minister highlights importance of following due process after court charges Secretary-General of Al Wefaq in Bahrain.

Regius Professor of Civil Law, Oxford University: Wolfgang Ernst

The Queen has approved that Professor Wolfgang Ernst be appointed Regius Professor of Civil Law in the University of Oxford.

Thousands get ready to claim Basic Payment Scheme 2015

RPA is inviting thousands more farmers and landowners to register on new rural payments service

Update on Ebola response

Britain will continue to provide the leadership and resources Sierra Leone needs to contain and control Ebola.

Resurfacing to tackle surface water on M58

A project to improve drainage on the westbound side of the M58 near Ormskirk is due to take place this weekend.

£3.6 million for technology experts to train computing teachers

Companies including O2 and Google are helping to ensure pupils receive the best standards of computing teaching.

Jonathan Crone and Colin Morris join HS2 delivery team

HS2 Ltd sees appointments of Programme Management Office Director and Programme Delivery Strategy Director

Government funding kick-starts transformation of iconic London landmark into thriving business centre

An iconic former flour mill at the heart of London’s Royal Docks will be transformed into a vibrant centre for business and enterprise.

PM meeting with Prime Minister Davutoğlu: January 2015

The Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu of Turkey to 10 Downing Street on 20 January 2015.

Nick Clegg responds to labour market statistics: January 2015

The Deputy Prime Minister has made a statement on employment figures released today that show an increase in the number of people in work.

Number of Jobseeker's allowance claimants in Wales falls for the 22nd consecutive month

Stephen Crabb: "The overall employment picture is positive but there is clearly more work to do"

Unemployment falls below 6% as vacancies hit record high

A new milestone has been reached with the unemployment rate falling below 6% for the first time in 6 years.

A landmark one million jobseekers on more rigorous work search regime

Over a million jobseekers have signed up to a Claimant Commitment meaning they need to do more to find work or face losing their benefits.

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Simon Collis has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.