Statement to Parliament: Airport security scanners
Security scanners are currently in operation at 10 of the UK’s largest airports. They were deployed in response to the threat to aviation posed by non-metallic improvised explosive devices, such as the...
View ArticlePress release: New homes build Britain's recovery
New figures show that government action is getting Britain building again, Housing Minister Kris Hopkins confirmed today (21 November 2013).The latest statistics reveal that the last 3 months have seen...
View ArticlePress release: New network to protect valuable marine life
Coral reefs, jellyfish and seahorses are just some of the marine life that will be better protected following the creation of 27 new Marine Conservation Zones today. The UK has one of the world’s...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Independent review of the deportation with...
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):Deportation with assurances enables us to deport foreign nationals suspected of terrorism in compliance with our obligations under the...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: UK position on public financing of coal plants overseas
Today, along with my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for International Development, I am announcing that the government of the UK is joining the United States in agreeing to end support...
View ArticleNews story: Border Force seize Amphetamine at Dover
Border Force officers at Dover have seized approximately nine kilos of amphetamine with a potential street value of £360,000.The drugs were discovered on Saturday 12 October when officers stopped and...
View ArticleSpeech: The UK’s Partnership with Africa
Good morning. Many thanks to all of you for coming. I would like to thank Richard Dowden and the Royal Africa Society for inviting me to speak, and Mark for his kind introduction. I describe myself as...
View ArticleNews story: Reflecting on the Francis response
Mary Agnew, deputy director of the Department of Health Francis implementation team, reflects on the emotional journey that culminated in the publication of the full response to the Francis inquiry.In...
View ArticlePress release: National drive to boost disability employment: first ever...
A series of conferences taking place across the country and attended by some of the UK’s biggest employers have kicked off today (21 November 2013) aimed at showcasing the talents of the 6.9 million...
View ArticleNews story: Cannabis seized at Felixstowe
Cannabis with an estimated street value of more than £2.7m has been seized by Border Force officers at the Port of Felixstowe.The drugs, which had been shipped from the Netherlands, were concealed...
View ArticleNews story: Prime Minister reappoints a Trustee to the Wallace Collection
Prof Frances Corner OBE has been reappointed to the board of Trustees of the Wallace Collection for a second term of four years from 14 September 2013.Biography of Prof CornerFrances Corner is Head of...
View ArticleNews story: UK proposes candidates for Council of Europe torture prevention...
Three candidates have been nominated to be the next United Kingdom member of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT).The CPT is an independent expert body that inspects...
View ArticleSpeech: National Housing Federation
Very glad to be here. Thank you for inviting me and that kind introduction. Early days for me in this new role, but I am already very well aware of the important work of the National Housing...
View ArticleGovernment response: CQC State of Care report – Department of Health response
Updated: Updated with a statement on staffing addedResponding to the overall report, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb said:This report shows why we are right to be changing the NHS in patients’...
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Press release: Typhoon Haiyan: UK disaster response update
UK government food, shelter, clean water, medicine and other supplies is reaching up to 800,000 victims of Typhoon Haiyan.Based on the latest information from the Department for International...
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News story: HMS Illustrious picks up stores for Philippines aid
The ship and her associated air group were rerouted to make best speed east in order to assist with the humanitarian effort following the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan.‘Lusty’, as the ship is...
View ArticleNews story: Step Up To Serve: making it easier for young people to help others
Step Up To Serve calls for adults across the UK to sign up and volunteer to help double the level of participation of young people in helping others. You can also pledge a personal #iwill commitment...
View ArticleSpeech: Speech to the Smart Metering Forum
IntroductionI am very pleased to have been asked to speak this morning. The range of expertise assembled in the room today is a testament to the importance of the smart meter programme. By working...
View ArticlePress release: Primary Authority to be extended to fire safety
Businesses and fire and rescue services will benefit from clearer and more consistent enforcement of fire safety regulations, along with clearer advice on how to comply with the law, Ministers...
View ArticlePress release: Major milestone for HS2 as first piece of legislation receives...
HS2 took a major step forward today (21 November 2013) as the High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act received Royal Assent following its successful passage through Parliament.The act received...
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