Press Releases

Tower Hamlets Air Cadet Squadron wins a Big Society Award

31, Tower Hamlets, Squadron Air Training Corps, Air Cadet unit has been recognised by the Prime Minister.

Overnight closures on the M6 Junction 10a-13 Smart Motorway improvement in Staffordshire

A number of overnight carriageway closures are taking place this month as part of the ongoing smart motorway upgrade on the M6 Junction 10a-13 near Birmingham.

Drivers warned about weekend A174 Parkway closures

Drivers are advised that there will be day time lane closures and overnight full closures of the A174 / A19 junction in Middlesbrough this weekend, as part of work to complete the ongoing pinch point scheme.

Overnight closures at M1 junction 19 for work on Catthorpe junction

The A14 to M6 westbound slip road will be closed overnight this Saturday (7 March) at junction 19 of the M1 near Swinford, Leicestershire.

M62 junction 30 to 32 pinch points improvements near completion

The Highways Agency are pleased to announce that three pinch point schemes, currently ongoing between M62 junction 30 (Rothwell) and junction 32 (Castleford) in West Yorkshire, are nearing completion.

Overnight A1 southbound closure, North Yorkshire

Drivers are advised that the planned full A1 closures taking place on Saturday evening (7 March) will now take place on the southbound carriageway only, and will be between junction 56 (Barton) and Scotch Corner.

Overnight carriageway closures on A14 in Huntingdon

Road users are advised that the A14 near Huntingdon will be closed overnight for two nights in each direction this weekend and early next week to replace four variable message signs.

Mexican energy reform offers opportunities for UK oil and gas industry

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto arrives in Aberdeen during UK state visit to mark closer ties on energy and climate change.

Neville-Rolfe: Students must understand the basics of intellectual property

Business Minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe set out her vision that students should have a basic understanding of intellectual property.

Celeb Mum of the Year backs childcare app challenge

Michelle Heaton attended summit bringing tech developers and early years providers together.

UK Export Finance signs agreement to give UK exporters greater access to markets in Mexico

An agreement signed by UK Export Finance (UKEF) will help to open up markets in Mexico to UK exporters.

Deputy PM calls for strategy to boost tourism in the South West

Nick Clegg is announcing an investment of £5 million to create a strategy that will boost tourism in the South West.

PM praises the remarkable valour and devotion to duty of the overseas-born recipients of the Victoria Cross

145 commemorative paving stones were unveiled to create a permanent memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Press briefing: morning 5 March 2015

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about TV debates, LetterOne North Sea acquisition and election preparations.

Ministerial support for rape and sexual violence victims

Victims’ Minister Mike Penning saw first hand today how government money has been used to help those who need it most with vital help and support for victims of rape and sexual violence.

70% of children living with both birth parents – government promotes relationship support

The number of children living with both birth parents has risen to 70%.

Suffragan See of Hertford: Canon Noel Michael Roy Beasley

The Queen has approved the nomination of Canon Noel Michael Roy Beasley for election as Suffragan See of Hertford in the Diocese of St Albans.

Hugo Swire urges end to violence in Bangladesh

Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire urges an end to the last 60 days of violence and disruption in Bangladesh.

New action plan to inspire thousands more pupils to read

New funding for book clubs and a drive to get every primary school child a library card announced

Ticket buyers benefit from CMA action

Music lovers, sports fans and theatre goers using secondary ticket sites will have access to better information to help them know what they are buying, following action by the CMA.