Press Releases

Digital 'Make A Plea' system means people can choose where and when they plead

A new digital service will allow people charged with minor motoring offences to make a plea online at a time and place of their choosing.

FCO welcomes US decision to refer British national death sentence for further consideration

Hugo Swire welcomes US decision to refer Linda Carty’s case for further consideration. The UK opposes the death penalty in all circumstances.

British surgeons saving lives in Gaza 6 months after ceasefire

UK-funded NHS surgeons have been treating war-wounded patients in Gaza since the ceasefire was agreed.

Minister aims for new culture of social investment in childcare

Sam Gyimah announces plans to encourage social investment in childcare that will complement increased government funding.

A34 re-opens in Oxfordshire

The A34 has fully re-opened following an incident involving an overturned lorry this morning.

Preferred candidate chosen for BBSRC Chair

Professor Sir Gordon Duff has been selected as the government’s preferred candidate to be the Chair of the BBSRC.

Public Health England invests £10m in drug and alcohol recovery services

Second year that Public Health England has run capital investment in drug and alcohol recovery services.

Nurse Review Advisory Group named

The Advisory Group who will support Sir Paul Nurse in his review of UK Research Councils has been announced.

Hancock: Big firms should pay small suppliers in 30 days

Business Minister Matthew Hancock will today (26 February 2015) announce tough action to end poor payment practices.

Pension saving at record high

Britain now has the highest level of pension saving since records began in 1997.

Rotherham commissioners confirmed

The Local Government Secretary has confirmed that 5 commissioners will take over the running of Rotherham metropolitan borough council.

Government backs manufacturing with action plan and cash boost

Ministers have announced a package of measures to boost British manufacturing.

Peerage for Sir Bob Kerslake

A peerage of the United Kingdom for Life is conferred on Sir Bob Kerslake.

£22 million funding to boost neighbourhood planning

Brandon Lewis announces a multi-million pound boost to support communities looking to set up neighbourhood plans.

Number of young people NEET falls across the board

Young people not in education, employment or training has fallen by almost 150,000 since same period in 2010.

UK government to improve protection for businesses against groundless IP threats

The UK government will improve protection to make sure businesses are not exposed to unnecessary and baseless accusations.

Inspectorates committed to joint inspection

Inspectorates announce they are to focus on joint targeted area inspections of children’s services.

Long delays on A34 in Oxfordshire

Road users are advised that there are long delays on the A34 in Oxfordshire following an incident involving a lorry which has overturned. The road is closed southbound between the A423 (Hinksey) and A415 (Marcham).

Keep your eye on the ball. Be prepared, be flood aware

The Environment Agency and Middlesbrough FC team up to promote new flood warning service Middlesbrough residents

UK Minister: Scottish charities ‘on front line of fight against global poverty’

Scottish charities are encouraged to apply for funding from the Department for International Development.

United and City supporters reminded of M56 closure

Football fans heading to Old Trafford and Anfield at the weekend are being urged to totally avoid the M56.

CMA seeks information on online reviews and endorsements

The CMA today launched a call for information on how information in online reviews and endorsements is used.

Churches Conservation Trust re-appointment Humphrey Giles Welfare

The Queen has approved that Humphrey Giles Welfare may be re-appointed as a Member of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Dart Charge payments reach 90%

More than 90 per cent of chargeable journeys made at the Dartford Crossing during December have now been paid for, the Highways Agency revealed today.

UK energy statistics: 2014 provisional data

December 2014 statistics that allow a provisional assessment to be made of trends in energy production, transformation and consumption in 2014.

Drivers advised of closures next week on M6 West Midlands

Work to improve junction 16 on the M6 near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, continues next week with some overnight closures. The junction is a busy interchange between the M6 and the A500 which accesses the local road network.

World-leading auctions to provide major green electricity boost

World-leading competitive auctions have led to contracts being offered to 27 renewable electricity projects, which together could power 1.4m homes, comparable to the number of households in Wales.