Press Releases

Inspiring women in competition policy

The CMA today hosted a breakfast briefing event to promote and support women working in competition policy in the public and private sectors.

Preferred candidate for new Pensions Ombudsman named

Anthony Arter has been named as the preferred candidate for the role of Pensions Ombudsman/Pensions Protection Fund Ombudsman.

South Wales announced as one of UK’s fastest growing tech clusters

Alun Cairns: "This is great news and continues to form part of the UK Government’s long term economic plan”

Foreign Office Minister welcomes new Tunisian government

Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood welcomes appointment of new Tunisian government.

Uniformed youth groups celebrate new funding for social action

Five youth organisations are celebrating receiving new funding to promote innovative grassroots social action by uniformed groups.

M1 junction 19 to 16 barrier replacement work to be extended

Work to replace central reserve barriers on the M1 between junctions 16 and 19 in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire is to be extended to include junction 15

Become a Volunteer Assistant Lock Keeper

Join the River Thames team in 2015 and become a Volunteer Assistant Lock Keeper

£17.5 million for skills in Leeds City Region

The government today (5 February 2015) announced £17.5 million for businesses to improve skills in the Leeds City Region.

New university technical college to serve booming Hull economy

Chancellor George Osborne announces a new technical school in Hull.

Stronger support against rogue landlords

Tenants to be given stronger protections against rogue landlords.

Overnight closures at M1 junction 19 in Leicestershire

The M1 will be closed for two nights next week in both directions as part of major M1 junction 19 improvement work at Catthorpe.

Secondary schools win in the Pupil Premium Awards 2015

Schools Minister David Laws announces key stage 4 finalists in the 2015 Pupil Premium Awards.

FCO Minister concerned by sentencing of 230 people by Egyptian court

Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood concerned by sentencing of Ahmed Douma and 229 others to life imprisonment in Egypt.

Deputy Prime Minister launches search for Mental Health Heroes

Nick Clegg announces a search for unsung mental health heroes who have helped, supported or inspired those with mental health conditions.

Benefit cap: 200 people into work or off Housing Benefit every week

The benefit cap is encouraging more people to work or stop claiming Housing Benefit.

New open prison unit launched at Drake Hall

Justice Minister Simon Hughes opens a new unit at Drake Hall women’s prison aimed at preparing offenders for release.

Secretary of State for Wales praises Welsh aerospace industry

Stephen Crabb: “The aerospace industry in Wales is a global success story."

Renters and landlords to enjoy warmer properties and cheaper bills

Up to 1 million tenants renting from a private landlord can look forward to warmer homes that cost less to heat, under new government plans.

Barrier replacement on the A14 near Huntingdon

Work to replace sections of the central reservation barrier will start next week on the A14 between the B660 and Spaldwick and between Brampton and Spittals near Huntingdon.

Vince Cable comments on GCA announcement on Tesco's relationship with its suppliers

Vince Cable responds to the announcement that the Groceries Code Adjudicator will be launching an investigation into Tesco.

Tacon launches investigation into Tesco plc

The GCA announces an investigation into Tesco plc

Local Mental Health Heroes recognised by the Deputy PM

Nick Clegg announced the winners of the Mental Health Hero Awards, as people are asked to take 5 minutes to help break the stigma around mental health.