Press release: William Sieghart to chair panel to produce independent report...
An independent report on the public library service in England has been commissioned from philanthropist, entrepreneur and publisher William Sieghart by Culture Minister Ed Vaizey and Local Government...
View ArticleGovernment response: Eric Pickles' update following the COBRA meeting
Local Government Minister Eric Pickles said: I have chaired this evening’s COBRA. We continue to make sure every preparation is made before the severe weather expected this weekend and the following...
View ArticlePress release: Resignation of Mark Harper MP
Mark Harper offered his resignation after he was informed that his cleaner did not have indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom, despite having shown him documents claiming she did.He...
View ArticleNews story: Details of ministerial appointments announced
James Brokenshire MP to become a Minister of State at the Home Office.Karen Bradley MP to become a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Home Office.John Penrose MP to become a Government Whip...
View ArticleGovernment response: Eric Pickles' update following the 8 February COBRA meeting
Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles said:I have chaired this evening’s emergency committee (COBRA) which will sit again, led by the Prime Minister, tomorrow. We are continuing to...
View ArticleGovernment response: Statement from the Prime Minister following Sunday's...
Prime Minister David Cameron said:As we continue to face these extraordinary weather events, I have made clear again in COBRA this afternoon that every resource is available to the local communities...
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Press release: Minister urges construction industry to prepare for £24...
Roads Minister Robert Goodwill has today (10 February 2014) called on Britain’s road building companies to get ready for a massive increase in work ahead of the biggest investment in the road network...
View ArticleSpeech: UK Rail Industry Representatives and Middle East Rail Exhibition
Thank you Consul General for those words of welcome. I’d firstly like to add my own very warm welcome to our guests this evening. Thank you for coming and I hope that this evening you get a chance to...
View ArticlePress release: Hugo Swire visits the Falkland Islands
During his visit Mr Swire will meet the Falklands Legislative Assembly, and senior Falkland Islands Government officials to discuss their plans for development of the Falklands’ economy. He will also...
View ArticlePress release: A million workers off sick for more than a month
As many as 960,000 employees were on sick leave for a month or more each year on average between October 2010 and September 2013, the government has revealed today (10 February 2014), as it prepares to...
View ArticleNews story: Secretary of State responds to Ulster Bank's PMI Survey
Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP said:Positive news for the NI economy this morning with the Ulster Bank’s PMI showing a record increase in new business with growth across all sectors. This survey provides...
View ArticleNews story: Green Construction Board to continue its role in reducing carbon...
Government and construction industry leaders are meeting today to mark the second anniversary of the Green Construction Board and announce that it will continue its work for a further 2 years. Its...
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Speech: Road investment
Road investment speech clipI’m delighted to have been invited to attend this morning’s workshop (10 February 2014).Ahead of last year’s Spending Review you challenged us to take bold steps to increase...
View ArticleNews story: Direct Debit and abolition of the tax disc
Updated: Amended the sentence about the facility to pay by DD starts from 1 November.The Department for Transport (DfT) made clear in its recent Motoring Services Strategy consultation that the...
View ArticlePress release: Scheme encouraging disadvantaged pupils to apply for leading...
Disadvantaged pupils will get a taste of studying at the UK’s leading universities thanks to a joint Department for Education and Russell Group scheme opening today. The Future Scholar Awards scheme...
View ArticleSpeech: Jeremy Hunt: message to NHS staff one year on from Francis Report
One year ago, the Francis report on the shocking and tragic events at Mid Staffs was published.I know the reason so many of you choose to work in the NHS is because you want everyone facing a horrible...
View ArticleSpeech: The choice for farmers
Thank you for that introduction Nigel, I am delighted to be here in Fife today.I am especially pleased to be here in a momentous year for Scottish farmers – and for the whole of Scotland. Looking back...
View ArticleSpeech: #ChooseCycling manifesto launch
I was delighted to be invited to speak at today’s (10 February 2014) event.I would like to thank British Cycling for inviting me to speak today (10 February 2014) and for their ongoing support to the...
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News story: Nick Clegg visits flooded areas and promises government support
Today (Monday 10 February), Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has been visiting areas of Somerset affected by recent flooding.Get information and advice on flooding on the Environment Agency website.The...
View ArticleNews story: East Village homes handed over approach 700 mark
Updated: Further homes in East Village have now been handed over This brings the number of apartments and townhouses completed and transferred by the Olympic Delivery Authority to East Village’s...
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