News story: LIBOR funds to support first Invictus Games in London
This new event, called the Invictus Games, is being championed by Prince Harry through his role in the Royal Foundation. The Games will see more than 300 wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women,...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Written Ministerial Statement: tackling violence...
I am pleased to take this opportunity to update the House for a second time on my role as Ministerial Champion for Tackling Violence against Women and Girls Overseas. Since my previous Written...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Light dues 2014 to 2015
The 3 General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland provide an essential service for mariners through the deployment of coastal aids to navigation and inspection...
View ArticleNews story: Anna Walker reappointed as chair of rail regulator
Anna Walker has been reappointed as the chair of the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) until December 2015, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin announced today (6 March 2014).The appointment will...
View ArticlePress release: PHE launches toolkit to manage hospital infections caused by...
Experts at Public Health England (PHE) have launched a toolkit for hospitals to detect, manage and control antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections caused by carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae...
View ArticlePress release: Kris Hopkins welcomes fall in homelessness
Housing Minister Kris Hopkins today (6 March 2013) welcomed the figures as a “step in the right direction” and urged councils to continue their strong efforts to support the most vulnerable in their...
View ArticleNews story: Ukraine - latest updates
Updated: Updated with PM's words on arrival in BrusselsThis page brings together the latest statements and articles from the government on the situation in Ukraine:Foreign Office travel advice for...
View ArticlePress release: Six-month countdown to free school lunches for infants
A package of measures to help support schools to deliver free school lunches to all infant children has been launched by Schools Minister David Laws today.All infant children in state-funded schools in...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: State Opening of Parliament 2014
Leader of the House of Commons and Lord Privy Seal (Rt. Hon Andrew Lansley CBE MP): Her Majesty the Queen will open a new session of this Parliament on Tuesday 3 June 2014.
View ArticlePress release: Stephen Williams announces summer music festival is back again
Our Big Gig, England’s largest summer community music festival is to return, Communities Minister Stephen Williams announced today (6 March 2014).Our Big Gig will once again host hundreds of music...
View ArticleNews story: New members for the First World War centenary advisory group...
Culture Secretary Maria Miller today highlighted the unique role of women in the First World War saying that then, as now the contribution of women is often overlooked. Her remarks were part of a...
View ArticleNews story: Cut in light dues to benefit UK shipping
Shipping Minister Stephen Hammond has announced a reduction in the rate of light dues, the contributions paid by the shipping industry for the upkeep of navigation aids such as lighthouses, buoys and...
View ArticlePress release: New action plan to protect Somerset from flooding
Homes and businesses in Somerset will be better protected from the risk of flooding under a new action plan outlined by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson today.The plan was commissioned by the...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Violence against women and girls: action plan 2014
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):On Saturday 8 March, to coincide with International Women’s Day, the government is publishing an updated violence against women and girls...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill:...
The Minister for Immigration and Security (James Brokenshire):Schedule 7 to the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill provides for new powers to search for and seize invalid travel documents,...
View ArticlePress release: Future of the Independent Living Fund
From 30 June 2015, the Independent Living Fund (ILF) will close, Minister of State for Disabled People Mike Penning announced today (6 March 2014), and funding will be transferred to local authorities...
View ArticlePress release: GREAT Welsh success celebrated
From Wales’ fastest growing enterprises to established companies making waves overseas, representatives from business across Wales have joined the Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones, at a...
View ArticlePress release: Asbestos victims to get £123,000 in compensation
Victims of the fatal asbestos-induced cancer mesothelioma who can’t trace a liable employer or an employers’ liability insurer will soon be able to apply for compensation packages worth an average of...
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News story: Sporting event for wounded personnel
The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, and the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond, have today, 6 March, launched a brand new international sporting event for wounded,...
View ArticleNews story: Health advice for fans heading to Brazil for the World Cup
With less than 100 days to go until kick off, Public Health England (PHE) and the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) have published a factsheet for UK travellers going to Brazil for...
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