Speech: Voting, democracy and the future of Hong Kong
Tomorrow is the sixth annual International Day of Democracy. Supporting the strengthening of democratic institutions is at the core of the UK’s foreign policy, and as Minister of State for Asia, I...
View ArticlePress release: UK experts to help prevent future Bangladesh factory tragedies
British experts will this weekend fly to Bangladesh to help address the urgent need for improvements in safety and building standards in the country’s garment sector, Secretary of State for...
View ArticlePress release: Plastic bag charge set to benefit the environment
Updated: Associated with policies, added imageA five pence mandatory charge for single use carrier bags will be introduced from Autumn 2015, the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, announced today.Last...
View ArticlePress release: UK welcomes US-Russia agreement on Syrian chemical weapons
Following a call with US Secretary of State John Kerry, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said:I welcome today’s announcement of a framework agreement to ensure the destruction of the Syrian chemical...
View ArticleNews story: Prime Minister: Scotland’s future is in Scotland’s hands
The Prime Minister said:In a year from now, people living in Scotland will be making a choice which could radically change their country for ever. Scotland’s future will be in Scotland’s hands.I hope...
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News story: Christmas post
Members of the public are being asked to show their support through Service charities at Christmas rather than overloading the British Forces Post Office (BFPO) with unsolicited mail to Afghanistan.It...
View ArticlePress release: Cable – End of the line for dodgy company bosses
Business Secretary Vince Cable today announced his intention to legislate for reforms to improve the transparency around company ownership and the accountability of company directors. His proposals...
View ArticlePress release: Foreign Secretary remarks on Syria at press conference in Paris
Speaking at a joint press conference on Syria with French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Laurent Fabius, and US Secretary of State John Kerry, Foreign Secretary William Hague said: I’m...
View ArticlePress release: UK will help Somalia plan a safe and prosperous future
Britain has pledged further support to boost Somalia’s economy and create jobs as the country recovers from 20 years of civil war, International Development Secretary Justine Greening announced...
View ArticleNews story: British Gas smart meter contract with Landis+Gyr
In response to British Gas’ smart meter contract with Landis+Gyr today, Energy Minister Baroness Verma said:It’s great to see British Gas moving up a gear with their plans to get more smart meters into...
View ArticlePress release: Government to invest in flexible ticketing trial
The government will invest in a trial of flexible ticketing as part of its drive to give commuters a better deal on the railways, Rail Minister Norman Baker announced today (16 September 2013).The...
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News story: Rifles battalion takes over UK element in Mali
Updated: Corrected caption showing Royal Marines lieutenant. Removed line about 29 Commando's deployment.The riflemen take over from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment (1 R IRISH), which deployed 6...
View ArticleNews story: UKFI advises Chancellor to begin selling part of government's...
A Treasury spokesperson said:UK Financial Investments today advised the Chancellor it would be appropriate to begin the process to sell part of the government’s shareholding in the Lloyds Banking...
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News story: Salisbury Plain hosts largest military exercise in 10 years
One of the final brigades to deploy in a combat role, Germany-based 7th Armoured Brigade – famously known as the Desert Rats – put 6,000 servicemen and servicewomen, from all 3 Services, and 300...
View ArticlePress release: Cable announces plans to boost fairness for workers
Today (16 September, 2013) the Business Secretary Vince Cable announced a package of measures to inject more fairness into the workforce and in wages for British workers. Following an initial review...
View ArticleSpeech: Defence and Security Equipment International: air theatre
IntroductionI am delighted to be here today at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition. My first DSEI. I have been impressed both by the huge scale of equipment on show and...
View ArticleNews story: FCO Minister welcomes re-opening of Kaesong Industrial Complex
After months of inactivity, the area opened again for workers this morning. Hugo Swire said:I welcome the re-opening of the Kaesong Industrial Complex today. Kaesong is a valuable confidence building...
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News story: Training Afghanistan's future military leaders
Summer in Kabul. A gunmetal grey sky threatens yet more rain, perhaps even another sudden hailstorm like the one that pounded the city yesterday. Although it is August, there are still patches of snow...
View ArticleSpeech: 25th anniversary of the Holocaust Educational Trust: Prime Minister’s...
Holocaust Educational Trust: Speech by Prime Minister David CameronAmbassadors, ladies and gentlemen, Chief Rabbi, a very warm welcome to you in your new role. And Freda, thank you for that very, very...
View ArticleNews story: New commission to ensure future generations learn from the Holocaust
The Prime Minister has announced the creation of a new cross-party, multi-faith commission to consider what more Britain should do to commemorate the Holocaust and to educate future generations about...
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