Press release: Foreign Secretary condemns assassination in Beirut
Responding to the bomb attack this morning which killed Lebanon’s former Finance Minister, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:I strongly condemn the terrorist attack that took place in central Beirut...
View ArticleGovernment response: Response to claims about enterprise zones
Enterprise Zones are about delivering long term, sustainable growth.Since they opened for business in April 2012 they have laid down the foundations of their success, attracting 212 businesses and...
View ArticlePress release: UK welcomes President Hadi’s work to build consensus in Yemen
FCO Minister Hugh Robertson welcomed the signing in Sana’a on the 23 December of the Agreement on a Just Solution to the Southern Question. Mr Robertson recognised the leadership of President Hadi of...
View ArticleNews story: Syria: joint statement on humanitarian aid
More than 9 million people in Syria are suffering this Christmas, in desperate need of our help. 4 million of them are children – the equivalent of every primary school pupil in England. This is an...
View ArticleNews story: Haass talks resume in Belfast
The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers said:I welcome back Dr Haass and his team and encourage all the parties at the table today to find a way to make progress on these difficult issues...
View ArticleNews story: Haass Talks: Villiers urges NI parties to continue to seek...
Ms Villiers commented:It is disappointing that it has not been possible to reach a comprehensive agreement on flags, parading and the past within the timetable set out by Dr Haass and his team. Yet...
View ArticlePress release: Welsh Secretary: "New Year's Honours recognise the people that...
The Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones has extended his congratulations to all Welsh recipients of the New Year’s Honours 2014.Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones MP said: I’m delighted to...
View ArticlePress release: Defamation laws take effect
The Defamation Act 2013 reverses the chilling effect on freedom of expression current libel law has allowed, and the prevention of legitimate debate we have seen in the past. For example, some...
View ArticlePress release: More people choosing greener journeys
Efforts to make it easier for people to choose greener ways of travelling to and from public transport hubs are working, according to a new report.The door to door action plan published today by the...
View ArticleNews story: Nearly 700 tax criminals convicted in 2013
Between January and the end of November HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigations led to 690 successful convictions – up from 477 in 2012, and the highest since the 2010 Spending Review. These...
View ArticlePress release: Pickles pushes local people to the front of the queue for...
Fairness is returning to the system for allocating council homes, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced today (31 December 2013).New statutory guidance published today will ensure people with a...
View ArticlePress release: Britain to provide tents and medical aid to South Sudan
The £12.5 million commitment will provide immediate supplies and support to key organisations operating in South Sudan, including the International Committee of the Red Cross and UN agencies. The UK...
View ArticlePress release: Haass talks: David Cameron’s statement
The talks, hosted by US diplomat Dr Richard Haass, were aimed at resolving issues around flags, parading and the past.Commenting on the talks, Prime Minister David Cameron said:Although it is...
View ArticlePress release: Tough new migrant benefit rules come into force tomorrow
From tomorrow (1 January 2014), tough new rules come into force to ensure that migrants don’t take advantage of the British benefits system.As part of the government’s long-term economic plan to get...
View ArticleNews story: DFID staff recognised in 2013 New Year Honours list
Those receiving an honour include: Michael Anderson, formerly the Prime Minister’s Envoy on UN Development Goals, who becomes a Companion of the Order of the Bath. Michael Anderson was Director General...
View ArticleGovernment response: Fire Minister responds to the latest strike action
Brandon Lewis said:The decision by FBU leaders to interrupt the holiday season with unnecessary industrial action is completely cynical. I met with the FBU on Christmas Eve to continue discussions but...
View ArticleNews story: Where to find help in a power cut
If you experience a power cut you should contact the electricity Distribution Network Operator company that covers your area. Electricity Distribution Network Operator companies are responsible for...
View ArticlePress release: Professor Dilys Morgan, Public Health England, awarded MBE
Professor Morgan is the head of the Department of Gastrointestinal, Emerging and Zoonotic Infections at PHE, a role she has occupied for 6 years. A key success during her tenure has been the...
View ArticlePress release: FCO Minister Hugo Swire welcomes prisoner releases in Burma
President Thein Sein made a welcome public pledge during his visit to London in July 2013 that by the end of the year there would be no prisoners of conscience in Burma. Over one thousand political...
View ArticlePress release: Minister for Africa congratulates newly elected...
Commenting on the recent legislative elections in Mali, Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds said:I congratulate all those who have been successful in Mali’s recent parliamentary elections....
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