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...
View ArticleNews 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,...
View ArticleNews 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...
View ArticleNews 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...
View ArticleStatement 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...
View ArticleNews 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...
View ArticlePress 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...
View ArticleNews 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...
View ArticlePress 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...
View ArticleNews 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...
View ArticlePress 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...
View ArticlePress 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...
View ArticleNews 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...
View ArticlePress 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...
View ArticlePress 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...
View ArticleNews 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...
View ArticlePress 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...
View ArticleSpeech: 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...
View ArticleStatement 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,...
View ArticleNews 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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