Press release: Seven foreign flagged ships under detention in the UK during...
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today (18 February 2014) that 7 flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2014 after failing port state control (PSC)...
View ArticleNews story: Where to find help in a power cut
Updated: New link added to uSwitch tool, for details of who to call in a power cut. If you experience a power cut you should contact the electricity Distribution Network Operator company that covers...
View ArticlePress release: Experts to visit Shanghai to raise standards in maths
Education Minister Elizabeth Truss is to lead a delegation of experts on a fact-finding mission to Shanghai’s schools to see how children there have become the best in the world at maths.She said that...
View ArticleNews story: Carmichael welcomes Highland broadband roll-out
Superfast broadband has gone live in Buckie today as part of a progamme to roll-out high-speed fibre broadband to Scotland.Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael has welcomed today’s announcement that...
View ArticleSpeech: UK and Colombia working to tackle sexual violence
I thank the Centre for Peace, Reconciliation and Memory for hosting us today. And I thank you Defence Minister – it is an honour to be here in your country. Yesterday you and I saw how your navy´s...
View ArticleNews story: Workshops offer small high-tech firms advice on innovation
The workshops, organised by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) focus on the range of tax incentives, grants and other support provided by the...
View ArticleNews story: Re-appointment of Christopher Graham as the Information Commissioner
Her Majesty the Queen has approved the re-appointment of Christopher Graham as the Information Commissioner for a period of two years commencing 29 June 2014.
View ArticleNews story: Change of High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea
He will succeed Ms Jacqueline Barson MBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Tonge will take up his appointment during June 2014.Mr Tonge joined the FCO in 1996 and...
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News story: Red Arrows fly the flag with new tailfin
In the shape of a Union flag, the striking new design reflects the best of British and emphasises the Red Arrows’ role as ambassadors for the United Kingdom and as the public face of the RAF.The...
View ArticleSpeech: Baroness Warsi speech at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi said:Your excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. It is a true honour to be here. I have had the privilege of speaking from the pulpits of Britain’s oldest cathedrals...
View ArticlePress release: FCO Minister visits Tunisia
The Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Hugh Robertson, said:I was delighted to visit at a historic moment in Tunisia’s democratic transition.In my discussions with the...
View ArticleNews story: Independence means independence says Scottish Secretary
There is no reason why the Bank of England or the Treasury would change their stance on a currency union after a ‘yes’ vote, Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael said today.Visit the Scottish...
View ArticlePress release: More cash-back for people carrying out Green Deal home...
Changes to the government’s Green Deal cash-back scheme have been announced, to help more households drive down fuel bills and reduce carbon emissions by carrying out energy efficiency improvements.The...
View ArticleGovernment response: Further statement on future of Hillsborough Castle
The Northern Ireland Office deeply regrets the large amount of misinformation being circulated about our relationship with Praxis Care and negotiations regarding the future of the charity’s facility in...
View ArticleNews story: First monthly meeting with insurance industry on flooding
The CEOs of Aviva, Direct Line Group, Axa, Lloyds Banking Group and Ageas, along with the Claims Director of RSA and the Association of British Insurers restated their commitment to voluntarily...
View ArticlePress release: The Prime Minister’s meeting with the King of Jordan
Following the meeting, a Downing Street spokesperson said:The Prime Minister met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan this morning in Downing Street. They discussed developments in the region...
View ArticlePress release: FCO Minister calls for calm in Ukraine and condemns violence
Speaking today, the Minister for Europe said:I am appalled by today’s reports of serious violence and deaths in Kyiv. This has no place in a European democracy which is also an important member of the...
View ArticleNews story: UK government pledges £255,000 to help residents of Blanefield
Following an inspection in 2012 by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), thirteen households in Blanefield, East Stirlingshire have been informed that their land is contaminated by traces...
View ArticleNews story: Scotland to be given powers to issue its own bonds
The government is granting the Scottish government the power to issue its own bonds, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander has today announced.This will broaden the sources of financing...
View ArticlePress release: Fallon announces boost for Solent’s maritime and marine...
Minister for Portsmouth, Michael Fallon, today (19 February 2014) announced a new research project to help attract more investment in the maritime and marine engineering industry in the Solent...
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