Press Releases

PM call with Donald Tusk, 19 February 2015

David Cameron spoke to the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, about ongoing violence in Eastern Ukraine.

A12 Marks Tey weekend closure for resurfacing work

The Highways Agency will improve the A12 at Old London Road alongside Marks Tey northbound in Essex.

Major investment for M5 in the South West

Drivers will benefit from £106 million of investment on the M5 in the South West over the next few months.

Voice of the Child: children to be more clearly heard in decisions about their future

Children will have a greater say in family court cases, Justice Minister Simon Hughes announced as he addressed the Family Justice Young People’s Board.

Barking and Dagenham schools moving in the right direction

The numbers of primary and secondary schools in the area judged good or better by Ofsted has outpaced the national rate of improvement.

Alun Cairns: "Swansea based companies are shaping Wales' digital future"

Wales Office Minister Alun Cairns MP paid a visit to Fujitsu and TechHub in Swansea.

Family Drug and Alcohol Court to extend nationwide

Courts that help families affected by drug and alcohol misuse to open in new areas, thanks to government backing worth £2.5 million.

Improvements at M40 junction 12 move a step closer

Improvements to junction 12 of the M40 moved a step closer today (February 18) with the appointment of a contractor for the upgrades.

Housebuilding continues to climb

Housing Minister Brandon Lewis welcomed new figures showing a rise in the numbers of homes being built across the country.

Thirteen more acts set to promote UK music abroad

Thirteen more music acts are set to receive support to sell UK music abroad through the Music Export Growth Scheme.

PM sets out long-term economic plan for the East of England

The long-term economic plan for the East of England will be set out today by the Prime Minister at a speech in Felixstowe.