Press Releases

Baroness Randerson's work is recognised by Welsh Muslim Council

Wales Office Minister Baroness Randerson receives recognition for her services to interfaith relations.

Press briefing: morning 4 February 2015

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about the Child Abuse Inquiry, women on boards and sex education in school.

Plans approved for Cornwall’s custom build housing project

People can design their dream home at one of England’s biggest custom build sites after proposals for new plots were backed by planners.

New campaign to encourage under-registered groups to register to vote

A number of organisations will receive a share of £2.5 million funding to encourage people to #RegisterToVote.

A590 to be resurfaced near Greenodd roundabout

A project to resurface a one-and-a-half-mile stretch of the A590 by Greenodd roundabout is due to begin on Friday 6 February.

Cabinet Office unveils technology transformation

Government unveiled the next wave of digital transformation at the Sprint 15 conference in London.

Overnight closures at A45 eastbound Stonebridge Highway in Coventry

Three overnight closures of the A45 Stonebridge Highway eastbound carriageway will take place next week as the Tollbar scheme forges ahead.

Work to improve traffic flow at M5 junction 4 starts mid- February

Work to improve a busy junction on the M5 near Birmingham starts next weekend.

Can you help Kendal in an emergency situation?

Local groups encouraged to help develop Kendal's emergency plans with the Environment Agency 11 February 3pm -7:30pm at Kendal Town Hall

PHE issues cold weather alert

Forecasts for snow and ice across most of England have prompted a week-long warning from the Met Office, and 'take care' calls from PHE.

New free counter-fraud measure from HM Land Registry for companies

Following a pilot, a counter-fraud security measure has been introduced by HM Land Registry for companies who own registered property and are concerned it might be subject to a fraudulent sale or mortgage.

Average earners could gain up to £100k in new pension charges reform

Helping ensure value for money in workplace pensions – safeguarding against high and unfair charges and transferring around £200m to savers.

UK Commission for Employment and Skills welcomes new aerospace industrial partnership

The announcement of a £10.6 million investment to create a new industrial partnership in the aerospace sector has been welcomed by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).

Foreign Secretary appalled by ISIL’s sadistic murder of Moaz al-Kassasbeh

Philip Hammond extends his deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Moaz al-Kassasbeh and the people of Jordan.

Cable reveals most improved FTSE 100 companies appointing women to their boards

Business must keep up the momentum for representation of women on their boards, according to Business Secretary Vince Cable.

PHE action plan tackles health inequalities for men who have sex with men

PHE has today launched an action plan to address the health and wellbeing inequalities affecting gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM).