Press Releases

UK and Brazil commit to closer working in 2015

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira today held the fourth UK-Brazil Dialogue in London.

PM call with Prime Minister Renzi, 25 February 2015

David Cameron spoke with Prime Minister Renzi of Italy this afternoon about the situation in Ukraine and Libya.

The UK Government cracks down on nuisance calling companies

The UK Government makes it easier for companies making unwanted marketing calls and texts to be hit with fines of up to £500,000

Government invests £25 million in game-changing green technologies

Forty new technologies have won funding through the first round of Innovate UK’s Energy Catalyst.

Government joins forces with industry to get more women into engineering

The government announces 2 new employer-led pilot projects which will open up new routes into engineering for women.

Assessment without levels commission announced

Nick Gibb sets out plans for a commission to help improve primary school assessment and testing.

Royal visitor for Belfast

Earlier today, HRH The Earl of Wessex arrived in Northern Ireland where he undertook a range of visits in the Greater Belfast area.

Dstl recognised for supporting students

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Network has nominated Dstl for its work with schools.

£2.3 million of improvements for the A36 near Bath start on Monday

Road users are reminded that essential work to stabilise a road embankment along the A36 near Bath in Somerset will start on the A36 Monday, 2 March on the A36.

Ground investigations to begin at Trinity Burial Ground

The A63 Castle Street scheme will see a new phase of the project starting next week.

£14 million now available to farmers for water and woodlands

The first grants have opened up under the new Rural Development Programme for England.

Half a million work experience and training opportunities snapped up

Jobseekers have taken part in half a million voluntary employer-led placements or work experience through Jobcentre Plus since January 2011.

Morecambe Bay Report publication

Details of the publication of the report of the Morecambe Bay Investigation

Winners of the Character Awards announced

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces the 27 schools and organisations winning £15,000 for their work in character education.

Stuart Westgate joins HS2 delivery team

Stuart Westgate has been appointed Programme Development Director (Internal Sponsor) for HS2.

Minister signs £330 million North East Growth Deal

Greg Clark visits Science Central in Newcastle to sign the North East Growth Deal.

Recycling up and costs down under new regime

The amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment being recycled has increased.

Creating inclusive buildings and design

Ministers set out a new construction industry action plan to make buildings and public spaces more inclusive.

Press briefing: morning 25 February 2015

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about defence spending, economy, parliamentary language and Ukraine support.

Drivers advised of closures next week on the A453/ Farnborough Road Junction in Clifton

Work is to continue to complete the £150 million A453 widening scheme through Clifton in Nottinghamshire

Traffic Bulletin: Closures on A1 at Black Cat as improvement work continues

Road users are advised of carriageway closures on the A1 at Black Cat roundabout as work on the scheme to reduce congestion continues.

Government cracks down on nuisance calling companies

Government makes it easier for companies making unwanted marketing calls and texts to be hit with fines of up to £500,000

New scheme to boost middle management in challenging schools

Excellent school middle leaders will be placed in underperforming schools in a drive to raise standards.

Find out more: A160/A180 Port of Immingham major improvement, public exhibitions

Members of the public will be given the opportunity this week to find out more about the A160/A180 Port of Immingham improvement project, through a number of public exhibitions.

New North Sea regulator issues urgent call to action

Responding to the Secretary of State’s commission to assess the impact of the sharp decline in global oil prices on the UK oil and gas industry, Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) Chief Executive, Dr Andy Samuel today published his initial findings and issued an urgent call to action for industry, Government and the regulator.

Alun Cairns issues rallying call to Welsh speakers to ‘take individual responsibility’ for the language

Minister delivers keynote speech on the Welsh language in which he will emphasise the UK Government’s commitment to the language.

Small and medium employers setting the standard for maximising skills, new research shows

A new report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows many small and medium sized businesses are forging a path when it comes to maximising the talents of their employees, but a gulf exists between the best and those found lagging behind.