Press Releases

New pathways for the UK’s future cyber security experts

Francis Maude has announced new initiatives to help young people find a career in cyber security.

Flag of the Commonwealth flies in Westminster

The flag of the Commonwealth is flying in the heart of government to mark Commonwealth Day.

EU jobseekers barred from claiming Universal Credit

From today (9 March 2015), new EU migrants who have arrived in the UK will be prevented from claiming benefits until they have started work.

Vince Cable announces summit to reshape corporate culture in big business

A summit of senior business leaders and government will be held to establish the best way to reshape and improve corporate culture.

Villiers: 'Pivotal that all aspects of the Agreement are implemented in full'

The Secretary of State this afternoon responds to news that Sinn Fein will block the Welfare Reform Bill which is due to go through its final stages in the NI Assembly later today

New support for social tenants who want to work

Social tenants who need to move for work will no longer be pushed to the back of the housing waiting list.

A digital remedy will make a healthy high street

High streets could make billions of pounds in additional revenue and increase footfall by making more of the latest digital technology.

Businesses continue to see strong growth in Wales

Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb: "Our companies are creating jobs, winning more contracts and growing the Welsh economy."

New NDA Non-Executive Directors

Evelyn Dickey, Volker Beckers, Janet Ashdown and Rob Holden to join board of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority as non-executive members

£5 million worth of funding now open to boost innovation for farmers

First phase of new Countryside Productivity scheme set to boost innovation is now open to farmers.

£100,000 boost for tech innovators seeking to improve disabled people’s lives

Ground-breaking ideas on the shortlist for the Inclusive Technology Prize.

Welsh Secretary welcomes Newbridge firm Axiom's record profits to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week

Stephen Crabb: "Apprenticeships help to create a world-class, highly skilled workforce."

£10 million support for women facing the threat of domestic violence

A £10 million government fund will help support refuges across the country and boost provision for vulnerable victims of domestic violence.