News story: Helen Grant marks LGB&T History Month
February marks LGB&T History Month in the UK, a month of events celebrating the lives and achievements of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB&T) community and the theme this year is...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill...
The Minister of State for Crime Prevention (Norman Baker):Currently Schedule 7 to the Government of Wales Act 2006 includes an exception to the National Assembly’s competence in relation to...
View ArticlePress release: Industrial Development Advisory Board strengthened with new...
Business Minister Michael Fallon has today (11 February 2014) welcomed 2 new appointments to a panel of industry experts working to help government boost growth in business.Nicola Foulston, Chair of...
View ArticlePress release: Renewable Heat Training voucher scheme extended due to high...
The £500,000 fund aimed at expanding the skill set of domestic heating engineers to include renewable heating systems has today been extended by an additional £150,000.This extension was announced by...
View ArticlePress release: Budget 2014 tops agenda at Business Advisory Group meeting
The forthcoming Budget announcement was a key topic of discussion amongst representatives from the Welsh business community during a meeting with the Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones in London...
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News story: Soldiers roar onto Salisbury Plain
Exercise Lion’s Strike saw 37 students, including soldiers from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment and 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and Royal Marines, take to the Plain. Joining them...
View ArticleNews story: Northern Ireland economy growing stronger and more competitive
The roundtable was hosted by Bloomberg’s Director Constantin Cotzias, and the Secretary of State was joined by representatives from Northern Ireland business, politics and academia. Theresa Villiers...
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News story: Statement on Afghanistan
Philip Hammond made the latest quarterly statement on Afghanistan at the House of Commons yesterday, 10 February.The Secretary of State started his statement by paying tribute to the courage and...
View ArticlePress release: Government cuts cost of flying from Cornwall
The Department for Transport will fund a £5 reduction on all domestic flights from Newquay as part of wider plans to provide support during the severe weather affecting Cornish connections.The support...
View ArticleNews story: Home Office Minister praises slavery charity on visit to Bristol
On Monday 10 February, the Minister visited Unseen, a local charity established to prevent and provide support to victims of modern slavery, where she met a number of people affected by slavery, staff...
View ArticlePress release: New rules will make it easier and cheaper to travel abroad...
Updated: Added link to the current 'Taking your pet abroad' information.Read up-to-date information on taking your pet abroad(This press release was published on 30 December 2011 and has not been...
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Speech: Tackling Contraband and Illicit Trade in Central America
Charge d’Affaires of the British Embassy San Jose, Melanie Smart, addresses the audienceSu Excelencia Vice-Ministro de Hacienda, Alvaro Ramos;Representantes del órgano judicial de países de...
View ArticlePress release: Foreign Secretary statement on Bosnia-Herzegovina
Commenting on recent events in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:It is clear that many Bosnian people feel frustrated with the slow progress their country is making on its...
View ArticleNews story: New Head of Assurance sought
The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seaking a new Head of Assurance to replace a forthcoming retirement.The role is to provided leadership on safety, health and environment and on all other aspects of...
View ArticlePress release: Trade Minister visits Dublin to promote UK-Ireland business...
Lord Livingston travels to Dublin today (12 February 2014) on one of his first overseas visits as Trade and Investment Minister to promote what UK has to offer to one of our largest trading...
View ArticleNews story: HMRC unveils new timetable for RTI penalties
The new automatic in-year Pay As You Earn (PAYE) penalties for late filing and late payment and in-year interest (charged on tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) that are paid late during...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Central African Republic
The Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds:Central African Republic (CAR) witnessed increasing levels of violence throughout December 2013 and early January 2014 with reports of up to 1,000 civilian...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Resumption of settlement talks in Cyprus
The Foreign Secretary William Hague:I would like to provide the House with an update on efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus.On 11 February, in their capacity as the leaders of the...
View ArticlePress release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea
He will succeed Mr Scott Wightman CMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Hay will take up his appointment in early 2015.Mr Hay joined the FCO in 1993 and has been...
View ArticleNews story: Tax helpline launched to support people affected by flooding
The helpline will enable anyone affected to get fast, practical help and advice on a wide range of tax problems they may be facing. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will also: agree instalment...
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