News story: Alistair Carmichael's blog
In the run up to the Scottish referendum, Alistair Carmichael will be making the case for Scotland remaining in the Union, which will help Scotland to be stronger, more secure and more prosperous.He...
View ArticlePress release: Press briefing: morning 21 November 2013
Co-opAsked about scope of the inquiry into the Co-op, the PMS referred to comments the Prime Minister made yesterday about the Chancellor speaking to the regulators to decide what the appropriate form...
View ArticlePress release: Press briefing: afternoon 18 November 2013
EUAsked whether the Prime Minister thought it was unpatriotic to leave the EU, the PMS referred to the PM’s speech in January.EconomyAsked about the action the government was taking on fiscal...
View ArticlePress release: Press briefing: afternoon 19 November 2013
GibraltarAsked whether the Prime Minister had received a briefing on the situation in Gibraltar and whether he intended to call the Spanish Prime Minister, the PMS said he was not aware of any plans...
View ArticleNews story: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Women and Equalities Minister Helen Grant, will host an event to encourage business leaders to put plans in place to support...
View ArticlePress release: Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
This year’s Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) will focus on economic growth and diversification; attracting investment; employment and vocational education; renewable energy;...
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Press release: HMS Illustrious takes over from HMS Daring in the Philippines
Updated: Two new pictures addedHelicopter and commando carrier HMS Illustrious has arrived in the Philippines to begin to deliver humanitarian aid provided by the Department for International...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Iran
Foreign Secretary William Hague said:Mr Speaker, two weeks ago I reported to the House on the Iranian nuclear negotiations in Geneva between 8th and 10th November.I explained that our aim was to...
View ArticlePress release: New inquiry to look into Gurkha welfare
Announcing the Inquiry, Chairman Jackie Doyle-Price said:The Gurkhas are a much valued part of the British army and are held in high self esteem and with considerable affection by the British public....
View ArticleSpeech: David Gauke at the Tax Journal Conference
IntroductionGood morning.I’ve noticed on previous occasions – I don’t know if anyone has noticed this? – that there exists a very clear correlation between people who work in tax, and people who like...
View ArticlePress release: FCO statement on recent political protests in Bangkok
Speaking today, FCO Minister Hugo Swire said:I have been following the current situation in Thailand closely and will continue to do so. As a friend of Thailand, the UK urges all sides to adhere to...
View ArticleNews story: Why a currency union would be bad for Scotland and the UK
The Scottish Government claim that a currency union between Scotland and the rest of the UK would be in the interests of both. This is wrong. A currency union may not be in the interests of either...
View ArticlePress release: Smartphone apps to treat obesity and alcohol abuse
The apps, which are designed to help people beat obesity and alcohol abuse, are being developed by small businesses who won a share of a £2 million innovation fund to come up with creative ideas on how...
View ArticlePress release: Mediation – the best option for children
He was speaking as he signed a new pledge created by expert group Resolution as part of Family Dispute Resolution Week which is raising awareness of non-confrontational methods of resolving family...
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News story: Upgraded RAF Puma takes to the skies
Crews from the RAF’s 33 and 230 Squadrons are carrying out training flights on the upgraded aircraft from their base at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire. The £260 million upgrade means that the helicopters...
View ArticlePress release: SHARP helmet rating scheme wins two awards
An innovative scheme designed to help reduce the number of motorcycle deaths has scooped 2 prestigious awards recognising safety, Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has announced. The government’s...
View ArticleGovernment response: ONS Excess Winter Mortality in England and Wales...
A Department of Health spokesperson said:This rise in deaths is concerning, but we know from a report published by Public Health England this August that increased excess deaths in 2012-13 were...
View ArticlePress release: £18 million for busy roads in Merseyside
Congestion on some of Sefton’s busiest roads is set to be eased, thanks to £18 million improvement works. Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has given approval for work on the A5758 Broom’s Cross road...
View ArticlePress release: Equivalent of up to 3,000 extra doctors and nurses, and...
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced the plans today to make sure the NHS is better prepared for winter than ever before.Nearly two and a half thousand extra beds will be made available across...
View ArticlePress release: UK companies must do more to tackle cyber threat
The UK’s top companies are not considering cyber risks in their decision making, a new survey from the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills has revealed.The survey of FTSE 350 firms showed...
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