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Press release: Welsh Secretary launches latest revolution in security encryption

The Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones, has launched EADS’ latest line in security encryption during the annual DSEi show today [Tuesday 10th September]. EADS Cassidian which is based in...

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News story: London reservists hone military skills

The soldiers have put their civilian jobs to one side for 2 weeks this month as they take part in a battle exercise to test their front line operational effectiveness. The intense training exercise,...

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News story: Green Open Homes Network launches

The Centre for Sustainable Energy , in partnership with Bristol Green Doors and with funding from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), has launched a new initiative to encourage...

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News story: Public Health England welcomes strategy to combat antibiotic...

Earlier this year the Chief Medical Officer set out the scale of the antimicrobial resistance issue and its implications for public health in her annual report. This also detailed the need for urgent...

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Statement to Parliament: Frances Maude written statement on Civil Service...

Updated: Changes to title and summary to fit with GDS style guides.On 2 November 2011 the Chief Secretary to the Treasury made a statement to the House setting out an improved offer on public service...

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News story: Big Society goes to the "heart of Scotland" in Perth

Updated: Changes to summary to reduce to < 140 characters. Other small style edits.UK government ministers will be in Perth on Tuesday for a National Convention which aims to put the Big Society at...

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Press release: Referendum Agreement signed with Scottish government

Updated: Changes to title to keep it less than 65 chars.The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore and the Prime Minister David Cameron have signed an agreement with Scotland’s First Minister...

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News story: Government leads global co-operation to grow market for social...

Updated: Added video from Social Capital Markets Conference showing a discussion of the Social Impact Investment Taskforce.Measures to grow the global market for social investment have been announced...

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Press release: Foreign Office Minister visits Yemen

During his fourth visit to Yemen, Foreign Officer Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met President Hadi, Foreign Minister Al-Qirbi, members of the National Dialogue Conference (NDC) and the UN...

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News story: Financial Stability Board commends UK’s regulatory transition

Since the financial crisis, the government has taken forward far-reaching reforms to create a stronger and safer banking system that serves the UK economy. Key to this is ensuring that banks are...

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Press release: Hunt - NHS must fundamentally change to solve A&E problems

Updated: Added link to VOPP consultation.Alongside specific plans to support NHS A&E departments in the short-term this winter, the Health Secretary set out proposals to fundamentally tackle...

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Press release: New £19.3 million support fund for adoptive parents

Adoptive parents will benefit from new funding worth £19.3 million to access the best possible care for children who have often been victims of abuse and neglect. The Adoption Support Fund will pay for...

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News story: Changes to notarial and documentary services in Slovenia

Following a review of the consular services offered by our Embassies and Consulates overseas, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has made changes to the notarial and documentary services offered at...

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Press release: New competition authority completes leadership team

The five appointments announced today are: Andrea Coscelli, Executive Director - Markets & MergersSonya Branch, Executive Director - EnforcementErik Wilson, Executive Director - Corporate...

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Press release: Minister acclaims more separated parents than ever paying...

The minister responsible for child maintenance will today (11 September 2013) hail the progress that has been made in separated parents accepting financial responsibility for their children. At a key...

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News story: Fresh incentives for new commercial building construction

A new empty property rate relief for newly built commercial building, due to become available next month, will give the construction sector renewed confidence Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis...

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Press release: North East has 30% fewer adult smokers than in 2005

The North East achieved the biggest regional drop in smoking rates in England with 30% fewer adult smokers than in 2005 (down from 29% to 20%) thanks to Fresh Smoke Free North East and its regional...

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Speech: Industrial strategy conference 2013

I am delighted to see so many serious people here from the business community. The idea of an industrial strategy for Britain is achieving significant traction.Successive governments baulked at the...

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Statement to Parliament: Daniel Morgan Independent Panel

The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May): Further to my Statement of 10 May 2013 announcing the creation of the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel, I can today announce that the Chair,...

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News story: Be Clear on Cancer: next campaigns announced

PHE, in partnership with the Department of Health and NHS England, has announced the next national Be Clear on Cancer campaign will raise awareness of breast cancer in women over 70.Early diagnosis can...

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