Press Releases

Foreign Secretary congratulates Mr Netanyahu on Israeli election victory

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond congratulates Mr Netanyahu on his electoral success.

Budget 2015: what it means for the Midlands

Budget 2015 confirms Long Term Economic Plan for the Midlands and sets out next steps to do more.

Villiers urges resolution on welfare reform

The Secretary of State met NI party leaders today to press for progress in implementing the Stormont House Agreement

Lieutenant General Andrew Graham appointed to DWP Departmental Board

Lieutenant General Andrew Graham appointed to the DWP Departmental Board and Chair of its Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.

Almost 19,000 people in Wales find jobs thanks to UK Government's Work Programme

Alun Cairns: "The Work Programme is transforming the lives of those who find it hardest to secure work."

Budget 2015: what it means for the South West

Budget 2015 confirms Long Term Economic Plan for the South West and sets out next steps to do more.

Budget 2015: what it means for the South East

Budget 2015 confirms Long Term Economic Plan for the South East and sets out next steps to do more.

Budget 2015: what it means for the North West

Budget 2015 announces major new transport, science and technology investments in the North West.

Budget 2015: what it means for the North East

Budget 2015 announces major new transport, science and technology investments in the North East.

Budget 2015: what it means for Yorkshire

Budget 2015 announces major new transport, science and technology investments in Yorkshire.

Budget 2015: what it means for London

The Chancellor has confirmed in Budget 2015 his Long Term Economic Plan for London to ensure that the nation’s capital continues to play a significant role in a truly national recovery.

Quarter of a million fish rescued in Norfolk Broads

Two days of intensive fish netting has saved the lives of nearly a quarter of a million fish at Hickling in the Norfolk Broads.

Budget 2015: what it means for East of England

Budget 2015 confirms Long Term Economic Plan for East of England and sets out next steps to do more.

Transport Secretary opens Highways England head office in Surrey

The new headquarters of Highways England - the company that will run motorways and major A roads – has been opened today by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

Government creates new business to save up to £105 million in IT costs

There will be a £105 million boost for taxpayers over 7 years from a joint venture to revolutionise hosting government computer servers.

Senior management changes at CMA

Sonya Branch, Executive Director for Enforcement, is leaving the Competition and Markets Authority to join the Bank of England as its General Counsel.

£3 million fund means thousands more tenants will have working smoke alarms

Fire Minister announces boost to support the delivery of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to privately rented homes.

UK emergency supplies for cyclone victims arrive in Vanuatu

Britain is responding rapidly to help people affected by cyclone Pam.

New fund launched to boost productivity of small firms

A new competitive fund has been announced from the UK Futures Programme, run by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.

Teenagers NEET: numbers hit new low

Figures show 16- to 18-year-olds not in education, employment or training (NEET) at lowest level since comparable records began in 2011.

Foreign Secretary confirms death of British national in Tunis attack

Foreign Secretary confirms death of British national in terrorist attack and offers support to Tunisia in fight against terrorism.

Welsh Secretary to see how Budget benefits Wales

Stephen Crabb will today (19 March) visit The Wales Air Ambulance Trust and Llanmoor Homes to see how the budget is helping people in Wales.

Duncan Smith: critics proved wrong on Work Programme

More than 400,000 long-term unemployed people are now in work because of the Work Programme.

Appointment extended: Nick Hardwick, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons

Nick Hardwick’s appointment as HM Chief Inspector of Prisons has been extended.

Communities take control of their energy and cut their bills

Tens of thousands of homes and businesses across England are now powered by locally owned renewable energy projects.

Historic 1930s lido wins coastal heritage photo competition

Grange-over-Sands lido has won our coastal heritage photo competition after receiving the highest number of public votes.

Companies fined over £775,000 in CMA investigation into advertising of agents’ fees

An association of estate and lettings agents in Hampshire, three of its members and a newspaper publisher have admitted breaching competition law and have agreed to pay penalties totalling over £775,000.

Baroness Randerson: Strong partnerships vital to success of the Welsh tourism industry

Baroness Randerson speaks on Welsh tourism during visit to Llanelly House and Llanelli's Discovery Centre.