News story: Listeria cases being investigated
An investigation is underway into cases of listeria linked to sandwiches.
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View ArticleNews story: Michael Walker appointed to FSA Scientific Advisory Committee
Dr Michael Walker, Head of the Office of the Government Chemist, has been appointed as an independent expert to the FSA's Committee on Toxicity (COT)
View ArticlePress release: Liam Fox visits Turkey to strengthen trade relations
The International Trade Secretary will meet with government ministers and businesses to strengthen bilateral relations.
View ArticlePress release: Changing the approach to IVMS implementation
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced it is changing the approach to the introduction of Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) for fishing vessels under 12 metres long operating in...
View ArticleNews story: RAF Typhoons scramble to intercept Russian fighters as part of...
RAF jets deployed in Estonia were scrambled twice over the weekend (14-15 June) to intercept Russian fighter aircraft.
View ArticlePress release: Over five million Afghans to receive emergency life-saving UK aid
UK aid to provide vital aid to millions of Afghans, including food, water and medical assistance.
View ArticleNews story: Government publishes details of immigration advisory groups
The Home Office is undertaking a year-long engagement programme around the future skills-based immigration system.
View ArticlePress release: Exmouth tidal defence scheme exhibition - save the date
Learn how 1,800 properties will have their flood risk cut at the drop-in exhibition on 28 June 2019.
View ArticlePress release: Updated plans for Stockbury roundabout transformation revealed
Latest proposals for improving one of Kent’s busiest road junctions have been published by Highways England.
View ArticlePress release: Buckingham Group Contracting appointed to deliver Chipping...
Buckingham Group has been appointed to complete a package of traffic improvement schemes in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire, including the completion of Chipping Warden relief road.
View ArticleNews story: Big boost for tiny tech
Scottish Secretary supports plans for new high-tech Clyde Waterfront campus
View ArticleNews story: Restrictions to be extended on products containing plasticising...
Restrictions on phthalates will come into force on 22 July 2019 for most electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
View ArticleSpeech: Mine Clearance, Conservation and Economic Development in Angola
Secretary of State for International Development Rory Stewart speaking on demining at Halo Trust event in Chatham House.
View ArticleNews story: Tenth Economic and Financial Dialogue held between the UK and China
The tenth Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) between the UK and China took place in London today (June 17).
View ArticlePress release: One of a kind Victorian ceramic crab at risk of export
Arts Minister Rebecca Pow has stepped in to stop the export of a unique work by the Martin Brothers
View ArticlePress release: £230M boost for British beef as China agrees market access
British beef could be served on Chinese dinner plates by the end of the year, following an agreement reached between China and the UK.
View ArticlePress release: Northern healthcare firms target new opportunities in Africa
Health sector businesses from the Northern Powerhouse could benefit from new export opportunities across Africa thanks to a recent trade mission led by DIT.
View ArticlePress release: PM's meeting with the President of Colombia: 17 June 2019
Prime Minister Theresa May had a bilateral meeting with the President of Colombia, Iván Duque.
View ArticlePress release: PM's meeting with the President of Afghanistan: 17 June 2019
Prime Minister Theresa May had a bilateral meeting with the President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani.
View ArticlePress release: Lord Ahmad visits Serbia to promote Preventing Sexual Violence...
Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the UN and The Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, has travelled to Serbia to...
View ArticlePress release: Lift off for new investment in UK SMEs to develop new...
Business Minister announces new investment for UK small and medium businesses (SMEs) to develop new solutions to UK aerospace challenges at Paris Airshow.
View ArticlePress release: Big wins for British businesses as Vice Premier Hu Chunhua visits
Deals between British and Chinese companies worth more than £500 million were announced today, during a visit to the UK by Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua.
View ArticleSpeech: Escalation is not in the long-term interest of any of the parties
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Yemen
View ArticlePress release: Measures to end unequal mental health treatment kickstarted by PM
Prime Minister Theresa May hosts mental health and community leaders in Downing Street following independent review of Mental Health Act.
View ArticlePress release: APPOINTMENTS TO THE EQUALITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has made appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.
View ArticlePress release: £230M boost for British beef as China agrees market access
British beef could be served on Chinese dinner plates by the end of the year, following an agreement reached between China and the UK.
View ArticlePress release: PM and Chancellor meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Hu: 17...
Prime Minister Theresa May and Chancellor Philip Hammond met Chinese Vice Premier Hu in Downing Street.
View ArticleSpeech: Education Secretary challenges misconceptions of disadvantage
Education Secretary Damian Hinds speech at Reform on what disadvantage looks like today and why, based on the latest analysis and evidence.
View ArticlePress release: Education Secretary confirms T Level roll-out from September 2020
Second wave of FE providers announced to teach T Levels from 2021 – bringing the total to over 100.
View ArticlePress release: Review finds family ties 'utterly indispensable' to...
New report supports Ministry of Justice’s emphasis on community alternatives and use of technology to boost rehabilitation of female offenders.
View ArticleNews story: New videos to help learner drivers improve motorcyclist awareness
Thought-provoking new videos are being launched to encourage learner drivers to be more aware of motorcyclists.
View ArticlePress release: New powers to fine firms that exploit consumer loyalty
Tough new powers for competition watchdog to fine businesses directly who have broken consumer law.
View ArticlePress release: Israeli space tech firm hiSky expands to the UK
An innovative company looking to make satellite communications more accessible and affordable is set to create over 100 high-tech jobs in London and Oxfordshire.
View ArticlePress release: New housing statistics show increase in affordable homes
Government housing accelerator Homes England has today published its latest annual housing statistics, which show a significant increase in the number of affordable homes being built in England.
View ArticlePress release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Sweden - August 2019
Ms Judith Gough CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden in succession to Mr David Cairns.
View ArticleSpeech: Not drowning but waving: making the climate emergency a global...
Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive, Environment Agency Flood and Coast Conference, Telford International Centre, 18 June 2019
View ArticleNews story: Illumina’s takeover of PacBio raises competition concerns
Illumina’s proposed takeover of PacBio raises competition concerns in the supply of specialist DNA sequencing systems in the UK, a CMA investigation has found.
View ArticleNews story: Climate change tops agenda at Flood and Coast Conference 2019
The fourth Flood and Coast Conference opened in Telford today.
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