Press release: Government backs raft of schemes to improve ticketing
Rail passengers are set to benefit from a raft of initiatives that will improve ticketing and help them get a better deal on travel, Rail Minister Norman Baker announced today (19 September 2013).These...
View ArticlePress release: FCO Minister condemns attack on EU mission in Kosovo
EU Rule of Law mission vehicles were targeted in an attack in Northern Kosovo this morning. In response to reporting of the incident, FCO Minister for Europe, David Lidington, said:I was deeply...
View ArticleSpeech: British Consul General to Calgary speaks about promoting Canada-UK...
In my comments I’m going to focus on three main discussion points:how British investors find the investment climate here in Canada;how Britain aims to attract foreign investment, and what parallels...
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News story: Javelin missiles fired at Norfolk training range
Paratroopers from Colchester-based 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) fired 4 of the highly accurate and potent missiles, marking the culmination of a training course for the unit’s...
View ArticleSpeech: Chief Fire Officers' Association conference
I am delighted to be here today a year into my job as Fire Minister. I’d like to congratulate Paul (Fuller) on his election as the new CFOA President and thank Vij (Randeniya) for his work over the...
View ArticlePress release: UK calls for free, fair and peaceful elections in Maldives
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said:It is vital for the good of all Maldivians that the Presidential election process currently taking place in Maldives is free, fair and peaceful.Following the...
View ArticleSpeech: 'We can meet our shared vision of a stable, inclusive & prosperous...
Thank you Mr President,I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report, the Special Representative Mr. Jan Kubis for his briefing, and Ambassador Tanin for his positive remarks this morning....
View ArticleNews story: United Nations General Assembly 68
Updated: added MinistersThe General Debate of the 68th Session of the UN General Assembly takes place from 24 September to 4 October 2013. It is the largest and most diverse gathering in the diplomatic...
View ArticleSpeech: Speech at the Warwick-NTU Neuroscience Symposium, Singapore
Professor Ling San, Dean of the College of Science, NTU, Professor Peter Preiser, Acting Chair of the School of Biological Sciences, NTU, Ladies and Gentlemen.I am delighted to be invited to join you...
View ArticlePress release: Survey finds 27% of 5 year olds have tooth decay
Despite an overall improvement in the number of children free of tooth decay, over 27% of 5 year olds have tooth decay according to a survey published today (20 September 2013) by Public Health England...
View ArticlePress release: Bringing people together through the arts
Five towns across England were today (20 September 2013) chosen to share up to £400,000 from the government and Arts Council England to get people from all backgrounds involved in local arts projects....
View ArticlePress release: £6 million funding for local authority heat networks
A new £6 million grant funding programme has been launched to help Local Authorities (LAs) in England and Wales to develop new heating and cooling networks, and expand existing networks. To win a share...
View ArticlePress release: Push for greater town hall transparency on trade union interests
Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis announced today (20 September 2013) new rules to increase town hall transparency by producing guidance requiring councillors to register trade union affiliations...
View ArticlePress release: New school uniform guidance published
The best practice guidance is aimed at helping local authorities, governing bodies, headteachers and school staff (in maintained schools and academies) make decisions on school uniforms.Schools...
View ArticleNews story: Airports Commission: membership update
The Airports Commission has been informed that Geoff Muirhead and the Secretary of State have decided by mutual consent that Geoff will stand down from his role on the Commission.The members of the...
View ArticleNews story: Airports Commission: membership update
The Department for Transport has today (20 September 2010) announced that Geoff Muirhead CBE, former Chief Executive of Manchester Airports Group, is stepping down from the Airports Commission.A...
View ArticleSpeech: Rented housing sector
IntroductionI am delighted to be back with you, here in Birmingham.Last year I said I wanted to listen. And you in turn said you needed to know what the funding position would be, post 2015. And you...
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News story: MDG Countdown 2013
DFID and USAID are hosting an event, MDG Countdown 2013, on Tuesday 24 September during the UN General Assembly in New York, to showcase how girls and women are a force for change in helping the world...
View ArticleNews story: Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme extended
Government has announced changes to the scope and operation of the Listed Places of Worship grant scheme, which will take effect from 1 October 2013. These changes will enable more listed places of...
View ArticleNews story: Vulnerable older people’s plan: 1 week left to comment on proposals
Over the summer, the department has been testing and seeking comments on a set of proposals that will be used to form a vulnerable older people’s plan.The proposals set out improvements in primary care...
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