Press Releases

PM call with President Erdogan of Turkey: 12 December 2016

The Prime Minister spoke with President Erdogan of Turkey about the recent terrorist attack in Istanbul.

Government leads the way in tackling anti-Semitism

Government to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism.

Blackburn crowned best high street in Britain

Blackburn town centre has beaten hundreds of high streets across the country to be named Britain’s best.

Consultation starts on new nuclear power station design

The Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales are consulting on their assessment of a new nuclear power station design from Hitachi-GE.

ACMD tells ministers drug-related deaths will continue to rise if treatment programmes are not maintained

A report published today (Monday, 12 December) by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs investigates the causes of the increase and potential responses.

Baroness Anelay promotes human rights on first visit to Central America and Mexico

Minister for Human Rights demonstrates UK’s continuing support to Central America and Mexico during a human-rights focused visit to Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico.

Review of automatic enrolment to build on success

The government has announced a review of automatic enrolment to encourage more people to save into a workplace pension.

Roundabout upgrades ease traffic flows for Yorkshire drivers

Drivers to benefit from major upgrades at Chain Bar on the M606/M62 as work draws to an end.

Construction work starts on triple decker roundabout

Construction work gets underway on the triple decker roundabout in North Tyneside.