Press Releases

PM calls and Brussels meetings: 29 January 2015

David Cameron had calls with various European leaders last night and this morning, and held meetings in Brussels today to discuss EU reform.

Hurd: Ethiopia agreement will help us transform Africa’s solar market

International Development Minister Nick Hurd has met leaders from across Africa to discuss the UK’s Energy Africa campaign.

Baroness Anelay visits The Hague

Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay visited The Hague on 28 and 29 January

National Teaching Service pilot gets underway

Package of support offered to great teachers and middle leaders who join the National Teaching Service in North West England.

Pioneering LinkedIn project to change the face of recruitment in Manchester

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, Matt Hancock, saw first hand how a new scheme will change recruitment across the Northern Powerhouse.

Stay alert to the risk of flooding this weekend

The Environment Agency is urging communities in southern England and parts of the north to stay alert to the risk of further flooding over the weekend.

Coal Authority scheme to protect important drinking water source

A new protection scheme at Whitburn will prevent an important drinking water source from contamination by mine water.

The Hive comes to Kew Gardens

Critically acclaimed UK Pavilion from Milan Expo 2015 finds new home on British soil from June 2016.

Shropshire orthopaedic hospital to cut waiting times for routine operations

Monitor has taken action to help reduce patient waiting times at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Monitor opens investigation at Essex mental health trust

Monitor has opened an investigation on behalf of patients into North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

Extension to CMA retail banking market investigation

The CMA expects to extend the timetable for its investigation into the retail banking market.

Appointment of Government Representative to St Helena

Ginny Ferson has been appointed to St Helena to oversee the implementation of the recommendations in the Wass Report.

You said, we listened – feedback from consultation informs plans for Black Sluice catchment

Plans for managing flood risk in the Black Sluice catchment have taken public feedback into account.

£80 million to boost support for special educational needs

Minister Edward Timpson announces £80 million to extend opportunities to children with special educational needs and disabilities.

December 2015 Market Trend Data

Land Registry's monthly Market Trend Data for residential property prices in England and Wales.