Press release: Serbia 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships applications open
The Scholarships not only offer financial support to study for a Master’s degree at the UK’s leading universities, but the opportunity to become part of an influential and highly regarded global...
View ArticleNews story: Home Office response to National Audit Office report on Border Force
Immigration Minister Mark Harper said:The UK operates one of the most secure borders in the world and I am pleased the National Audit Office recognises the success of Border Force in implementing full...
View ArticlePress release: New Permanent Secretary for the Department for Culture, Media...
The Head of the Civil Service, Sir Bob Kerslake, today announced the appointment of Sue Owen as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Sue, who is currently...
View ArticlePress release: Government drives forward plug-in car revolution
Transport Minister Norman Baker today (4 September 2013) launched the government’s strategy to drive forward the ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) industry.The new strategy signals a major change in...
View ArticlePress release: Charging foreign hauliers in the UK moves a step closer
A new time-based user charge for all heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) using the UK road network in April 2014 is a step closer to delivery following the appointment today of Northgate Public Services to...
View ArticlePress release: UK highlights climate change threat at Pacifics Forum
The Forum is comprised of sixteen member states from the Pacific region and will be hosted this year by the Republic of Marshall Islands from 5 - 6 September. The UK is participating as a Forum...
View ArticleNews story: New DCMS Permanent Secretary announced
This morning, the Head of the Civil Service, Sir Bob Kerslake, announced the appointment of Sue Owen as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Sue will join DCMS...
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News story: Keeping Service personnel healthy in Afghanistan
Historically, disease has had a far greater impact in reducing the capability of fighting forces than the number of battle casualties, so the environmental health (EH) team has a vital job to do to...
View ArticleNews story: DSA seeks industry views ahead of EU assessment of DCPC training
The Driving Standards Agency is calling for evidence about the effectiveness of certificates of professional competence for drivers (DCPC) of large goods vehicles and passenger carrying vehicles. This...
View ArticleNews story: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan
He will succeed Mr Keith Allan, who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Wadvani will take up his appointment during November 2013.Mr Wadvani joined the FCO in 1987 and has...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: UK action plan on business and human rights
The Foreign Secreatary said:I have today laid before the House a copy of the UK Government paper - Good Business: Implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (CM 8691). The...
View ArticleNews story: Internships making politics more accessible for disabled people
Updated: Added press releaseWomen and Equalities Minister Helen Grant announced that another three paid internships are being offered to disabled people as part of plans to tackle the low levels of...
View ArticlePress release: Foreign Secretary's Rosh Hashanah message
The Foreign Secretary William Hague said:I would like to send my best wishes to the Jewish communities in the UK and around the world as you prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. In these often...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Gas security of supply policy
Gas will continue to be a crucial part of our energy mix to the 2030s and beyond. It is therefore essential that we have secure supplies at competitive prices. GB has a well-functioning gas market with...
View ArticlePress release: Fallon: no new subsidy needed for gas storage - decision saves...
UK gas supply is resilient with supplies outstripping demandGovernment and Ofgem are already taking action to boost resilienceStudy finds no case for Government to subsidise investment in new...
View ArticleSpeech: Owen Paterson's speech to the LGA Rural Conference 2013
Thank you for the invitation to join you this morning. Last year, this event was my first opportunity as Defra Secretary to talk about my four key priorities. These are to boost the rural economy,...
View ArticlePress release: UK first to launch action plan on business and human rights
Later today the Foreign Secretary William Hague and Business Secretary Vince Cable will host a launch event with guests from businesses and civil society organisations. Guest speakers will also...
View ArticlePress release: Change of UK Permanent Representative to European Union
Mr Ivan Rogers has been appointed the UK’s Permanent Representative to the European Union in succession to Sir Jon Cunliffe CB, who will be taking up his appointment as Deputy Governor of the Bank of...
View ArticleNews story: DECC appoints Investment Director of new Heat Networks Delivery Unit
Stephen has up until recently been Managing Director of Ignus Renewable Energy Ltd, which designs and develops biomass combined heat and power (CHP) projects. Among his previous achievements, he...
View ArticleNews story: CoRWM Deputy Chair is appointed
Francis Livens has been appointed as CoRWM’s Deputy Chair. He will take up the post from 1st July 2013 although he has been a member of CoRWM since 2007.
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