Press Releases

Alternative provision: progress made, but more still to be done

An Ofsted report on alternative provision for schools has set out its findings and made a number of recommendations for school leaders.

Minister for Africa visits Senegal

James Duddridge, Foreign Office Minister for Africa travelled to Senegal on 8 and 9 February

Thames Barrier to close for first time this winter

The Thames Barrier is to close today for first time this winter to ensure London is protected from risk of flooding.

Land owners in Lancashire are consulted about land drainage.

The Environment Agency is working with in West Lancashire to help landowners explore alternative arrangements for future land drainage.

Ministerial appointment: Mark Ian Price

The Queen has approved the appointment of Mark Price as a Minister of State jointly at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Foreign Secretary statement on meeting the leader of the Syrian Higher Negotiations Committee

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond maintains support for peace talks and a political transition in Syria

HS2 Ltd to recruit community engagement specialists to listen to local concerns

A team of dedicated community engagement specialists is to be recruited by HS2 Ltd to understand and respond to the views of people living along the route of HS2, Britain’s new high speed rail network.

Zika virus disease

Global medicines regulators pledge support to tackle Zika virus disease.

CMA publishes latest remedy review decisions

The CMA has published its latest batch of final decisions on whether to remove or retain remedies resulting from 10 past merger investigations.

Minister urges UK schools to promote vital IP Education

‘Think Kit’ lesson plans to improve the next generation’s understanding of IP.