Press Releases

New initiative to encourage US tech companies to set up in the UK launches

Baroness Shields launches a new program to help US technology companies build their international headquarters in the UK.

DWP fraud busters win industry accolade

An innovative benefit fraud project expected to save the taxpayer £114 million, has won a top award at a prestigious ceremony.

Appointment to the Industrial Development Advisory Board

Vikas Shah has been appointed as a new member to the Industrial Development Advisory Board (IDAB).

Government reforms to stop savers losing ‘mini’ pension pots

A new system to stop workers losing their small pension pots as they move from job to job is due to start in autumn 2016.

Talented service leavers encouraged to consider teaching

Expansion of Troops to Teachers programme offers armed service leavers a school-based training route into a classroom career.

Diana Whitworth stands down from the committee

Diana Whitworth has decided to stand down from the Social Security Advisory Committee on ill-health grounds.

£800,000 investment for resurfacing on A40 Golden Valley Bypass

Work to resurface a three mile section of the A40 Golden Valley bypass will begin next week, providing a safer and smoother road surface for drivers in Gloucestershire.

Work to improve A1 Black Cat roundabout reaches final stages

Work to reduce congestion on the A1 at Black Cat roundabout, on the Bedfordshire – Cambridgeshire border near St Neots, will be delivered by the end of March.

Boaters urged to renew their registrations or face prosecution.

Boaters on the River Thames are being urged to renew their registrations or face prosecution.

Temporary suspension of operations at the British Embassy in Yemen

Diplomatic Staff withdrawn from the British Embassy in Sana’a on security grounds.

Wales hits major 1million fibre broadband milestone

More than a million households and businesses across Wales can now connect to high-speed fibre broadband.