News story: HMRC comes out of the office to support customers who need extra...
Following a successful seven-month trial in the North East of England, the new service will provide expert advisers to resolve issues on the phone in depth, in one go. It will also provide mobile...
View ArticlePress release: Personal Independence Payment statistics
The first official statistics for claims of the new disability benefit – Personal Independence Payment (PIP) – show 37% of standard claims have been successful.For people with terminal illnesses,...
View ArticlePress release: New measures to help communities hit by flooding
The measures include:a £5,000 “repair and renew” grant for all affected homeowners and businesses - this will top up any money received from insurers to ensure flood resilience is built into homes and...
View ArticleNews story: Further flood support from government
The Prime Minister has reaffirmed government’s commitment to tackle the impact of flooding with a further £61 million to help repair damaged roads and build greater resilience into the railways of the...
View ArticlePress release: Supplementary Estimates and New Estimates 2013 to 2014 published
The Supplementary Estimates and new Estimates seek parliamentary authority for resource, capital and cash funding for new and existing services. Find out more about government spending, and the terms...
View ArticlePress release: Foreign Office Minister meets South Sudanese Foreign Minister
Mark Simmonds, Foreign Office Minister for Africa, today hosted a meeting with South Sudan’s Foreign Minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin during his visit to the United Kingdom.Speaking after the meeting,...
View ArticleSpeech: David Cameron’s statement on the UK storms and flooding
Statement on UK Storms and FloodingRead about the UK government response to the ongoing severe weather and flooding.Thank you. Good afternoon and welcome. Britain is facing one of its wettest winters...
View ArticleNews story: Human Rights and Democracy Fund-Bid Round 2014-15
The Human Rights and Democracy Programme (HRDP) is the FCO’s dedicated fund supporting human rights and democracy work overseas. The Programme aims to make a difference to people’s lives, helping to...
View ArticlePress release: Canada-UK Joint Declaration Refreshed
William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, and John Baird, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, met today for their second annual meeting to renew their commitment to the Canada-UK Joint Declaration,...
View ArticleNews story: CoRWM Plenary Dates 2014
Updated: addition of link to February agenda, change of title to be more specificOur plenary meetings are open so that members of the public can observe them. We will also be holding some public...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Flood update
I would like to update the House on further actions the government is taking to provide definitive and ongoing support to those affected by the current severe weather and flooding.Since the East Coast...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Local government finance: rural services
The final local government finance settlement for 2014 to 2015 was laid before the House on 5 February 2014. Local government needs to help pay off the deficit left by the previous government, while...
View ArticleNews story: Celebrating the anniversary of Operation Tabarin
During World War 2, as a result of concerns surrounding increased foreign activity in the Southern Ocean, the British government made the decision to establish a number of permanent bases in...
View ArticleSpeech: ‘Protecting civilians transcends politics’
Thank you Madame President for holding this important debate today, and thank you to High Commissioner Pillay, to Under-Secretary-General Amos, to Under-Secretary-General Ladsous, and to ICRC Director...
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News story: Military steps up flood relief work
These past few weeks have seen heavy rainfall and widespread flooding cause major disruption across the UK, and as the wet weather is set to continue, more than 2,000 military personnel have been...
View ArticlePress release: UK delegation in Oslo to boost flow of North Sea contracts to UK
Energy Minister Michael Fallon is chairing a UK Norway manufacturers’ roundtable today to boost competitiveness in securing more business in North Sea projects. At the roundtable meeting,...
View ArticlePress release: £500,000 to help break the silence for male rape victims
The Government has committed £500,000 over the next financial year to provide services, like advice and counselling, to help male victims who previously have not been able to receive such support and...
View ArticlePress release: Sir Martin Narey: overhauling children’s social work training
Greater rigour in social work education, a sharper focus on practical skills, and places for only the very best students are among a number of reforms recommended today by Sir Martin Narey.His report,...
View ArticlePress release: ‘Wales needs Welfare Reform’
The UK Government’s welfare reforms are “a once in a generation opportunity to break the cycle of dependency and return the welfare system to its true value and purpose”, Wales Office Minister, Stephen...
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News story: Defence Secretary responds to Major Projects Report
The National Audit Office (NAO) Major Projects Report 2013 says better financial management, renegotiations with industry and an improved procurement strategy have prevented the programmes getting...
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