Speech: Danny Alexander's speech to the National Association of Pension Funds
IntroductionThanks Joanne [Segars].When I was asked to come here to Edinburgh this morning…And talk to you about the role pension funds might play in the future UK economy…It was obvious that the most...
View ArticleNews story: Nick Clegg on International Women's Day 2014
International Women’s Day: message from Nick CleggTranscript:Throughout my life, I’ve been inspired by the courage, success and determination of so many women - friends, family and...
View ArticleNews story: GREAT apprentices make great businesses
Updated: Information added about activity during National Apprenticeship Week 2014.On Thursday 6 March, 10 Downing Street hosted a #madebyapprentices reception to celebrate the Apprenticeships...
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News story: RAF Waddington runway repairs
The rebuilding and extension of RAF Waddington’s runway will be the first major upgrade work carried out at the Lincolnshire airfield since the 1960s. Alongside airfield design improvements, the work...
View ArticleSpeech: Villiers: 'On the run' scheme over
It is a great pleasure to speak to the Association of European Journalists here in Belfast this afternoon and I am grateful to Eileen Dunne, Martin Allioth and Michael Fisher for their kind invitation...
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Press release: Call for more women to volunteer as mentors
Ahead of International Women’s Day 2014, Baroness Warsi has called for more women from all backgrounds to volunteer as mentors to support young women in realising their full potential. Speaking at a...
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News story: 24 years in jail for cocaine smugglers
Two Italian men have been jailed for a total of 24 years at Canterbury Crown Court after attempting to smuggle 63 kilos of cocaine into the UK.The drugs had an estimated street value of £13 million.On...
View ArticleGovernment response: Eric Pickles' update following 6 March COBR meeting
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said:This evening I chaired the final meeting of the government’s emergency committee (COBR).While the weather forecast is improving, groundwater flooding remains an...
View ArticleNews story: UK Visa Applications in Iceland
From 31 March 2014 the Foreign & Commonwealth Office´s new commercial partner, Teleperformance Ltd, will take over the running of the Visa Application Centre in Reykjavík. The Visa Application...
View ArticleNews story: Over 20,000 new jobs pledged for National Apprenticeship Week
The passion and commitment for apprenticeships has been celebrated with pride across the country by employers, apprentices and training organisations. Even more people will get an opportunity to earn...
View ArticleSpeech: Jeremy Hunt: message to NHS staff on supporting compassionate care
One year on from Francis, my top priority remains to support you in creating a more patient-centred, compassionate NHS. So this week I have written to all NHS Trusts to reiterate how strongly I feel...
View ArticleNews story: Villers celebrates International Women's Day with the Women's...
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP today hosted a reception in Hillsborough Castle for the Women’s Forum Northern Ireland, marking International Women’s day 2014...
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News story: Voices of the women of Syria
The Foreign Secretary William Hague:On International Women’s Day we celebrate the political, social and economic achievements of women, and reflect on the struggles they face in many parts of the...
View ArticlePress release: Swansea Tidal Lagoon application accepted for examination
The application was submitted on 7 February 2014 and the decision to accept the application to proceed has been made in accordance with section 55 of the Planning Act 2008 (as amended by the Localism...
View ArticlePress release: Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Norway
Ms Sarah Gillett CMG CVO has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Norway in succession to Ms Jane Owen, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Gillett will take up...
View ArticlePress release: Swansea Tidal Lagoon registration opens to make a representation
The application was submitted on 7 February 2014 and the decision to accept the application to proceed was made on 6 March 2014 in accordance with section 55 of the Planning Act 2008 (as amended by the...
View ArticleSpeech: Mansion House Trade and Industry dinner 2014
My Lord Mayor, ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to speak once again to this distinguished and important annual gathering. Some of you may not regard that as a bonus, but even those of you who...
View ArticleSpeech: "Violations of children’s rights compromise a country’s future...
Thank you Madam President,I thank you for convening today’s important debate to discuss progress towards the full implementation of the Children and Armed Conflict agenda. I also thank Foreign Minister...
View ArticleSpeech: High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner hosts a reception for Amref...
Ladies and Gentlemen, am delighted to welcome you all this evening to celebrate the work of AMREF Kenya has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world, at 488 per 100,000 live births....
View ArticlePress release: Putting women at the heart of the Welsh economy
From successful business entrepreneurs to those working tirelessly to end violence against women and girls, this International Women’s Day (8 March), Wales Office Ministers will recognise the important...
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