Press Releases

UK leads the way to build back better after Hurricanes

The UK government is to set up a private sector Task Force to help long-term reconstruction in countries and territories hit by last month’s Caribbean hurricanes.

Move to end bogus holiday sickness claims

Call for evidence will ask experts to help inform next steps in fight against false claims epidemic.

Guto Bebb: UK Government is committed to tackling poverty in Wales

UK Government Minister addresses Policy Forum for Wales event

Knighthoods: Michael Penning and Robert Syms

The Queen has approved knighthoods for Michael Penning and Robert Syms.

Life peerages: 12 October 2017

A list of the latest peerages bestowed by The Queen.

£20 million improvement programme for children’s social care

Children's Minister launches multi-million pound support package to improve the lives of vulnerable children

Communities Secretary welcomes new homes as part of shared vision for the Midlands Engine

Sajid Javid welcomes progress to deliver 6,200 new homes in Rugby.

Minister Smith attends new Board of Trade to ensure the benefits of free trade are spread throughout the UK

Chloe Smith attended the launch of the Board of Trade, which will bring together prominent business and political figures from each part of the UK.

Priti Patel will double the next £2 million of public donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for people fleeing Burma

International Development Secretary announces that additional £2 million of public donations will be matched by the UK government.

Landmark package to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Manchester

Greater Manchester will receive almost £3.8 million to develop a new city region-wide approach to preventing homelessness and reducing rough sleeping.

Traffic officers’ bike challenge is a real spin-off for charity

Highways England traffic officers clocked up some additional miles as part of a 24-hour fundraising effort this week.

Universities and Science Minister calls on universities to do more to commercialise UK research and innovation

Jo Johnson calls on universities to strengthen links with businesses and local economies.

Scottish Secretary: Banging the drum for Scottish exports

UK Government convenes a new board of trade to ensure the benefits of free trade are spread throughout the UK

Draft Tariff Cap Bill published by government

Draft bill published today would see excessive energy prices capped for millions of households

PHE urges those at highest risk of flu to get vaccinated

'Stay Well This Winter' campaign launches to urge people who are most vulnerable to flu to get their free vaccination.

New £48 billion funding for Britain’s railways

Railway investment to boost reliability and punctuality, for major upgrades and for new, faster, more comfortable trains.

Government reaffirms commitment to lead the world in cost-effective clean growth

The Clean Growth Strategy sets out an ambitious blueprint for Britain’s low carbon future.

International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox convenes a new Board of Trade to ensure the benefits of free trade are spread throughout the UK

Dr Liam Fox will convene a new Board of Trade which will bring together prominent business and political figures from each part of the UK

CMA provisionally clears Just Eat / Hungryhouse merger

The CMA has reached a provisional conclusion that Just Eat’s acquisition of Hungryhouse does not raise competition concerns.