Press Releases

Help to up-skill childcare staff before they reach the frontline

Exit requirements for English and maths will ensure high quality childcare for all.

Press briefing: afternoon 1 July 2015

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about a report by the Airports Commission, child poverty and ISIL.

North West roads plan biggest for 50 years

Drivers in the North West are set to benefit from the biggest increase in capacity on the region’s roads for 50 years.

Returning troops can get Britain building

Housing Minister issues call to arms to the nation’s former servicemen and women to consider new careers building the nation’s homes.

Revised GCSE maths sample assessment materials being published

Ofqual is today (30 June) announcing the publication of revised GCSE maths sample assessment materials by AQA, OCR, Pearson and WJEC Eduqas.

Quarter of a million homes granted planning permission

The numbers of homes granted planning permission are now higher than before the 2008 economic crash.

Millennium Stadium to stage pinnacle club football final

Stephen Crabb: Champions League Final will be a showcase for the capital city and our country

Minister condemns Argentine attempts to destroy Falklands economy

The FCO has responded to an Argentine Prosecutor’s order to embargo UK and US assets involved in Falklands hydrocarbons operations.

First Disability Confident city sets out bold employment ambition for Wales

Alun Cairns: “It is great news that Swansea will be the first Disability Confident city"

Boom in employment and exports for the UK’s creative industries

Latest figures reveal employment within the UK’s creative industries is increasing at more than twice the rate of the wider UK economy.

Suffragan Bishop of Taunton: Ruth Worsley

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Ruth Worsley to the Suffragan See of Taunton in the diocese of Bath and Wells.

Hundreds of ‘coasting’ schools to be transformed

Government sets out the definition of a 'coasting' school.