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Press release: Foreign Secretary marks 1000 days of Syria crisis
Commenting today, William Hague said: Today marks one thousand days since Syrians first took to the streets in large numbers calling for political and economic freedom. Instead of responding to their...
View ArticleNews story: New Tesco Bank jobs are “great news” for Glasgow and Edinburgh
The Secretary of State for Scotland Alistair Carmichael has welcomed the news that Tesco Bank will create 300 new jobs in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Today’s announcement adds to the 3,300 people that Tesco...
View ArticleSpeech: Speech at the Queen's baton relay welcome ceremony in Tonga
Your Serene Royal Highness Prince Tungi, Lady Tu’ivakano, Minister for Internal Affairs and Sport Lord Vaea, Chef de Mission, Secretary General, Members of the Clergy, Diplomatic Colleagues,...
View ArticleNews story: Changes to passport services for British nationals in Malaysia
From 9 December 2013, the application process will be centralised and British nationals in Malaysia should submit their passport application to Her Majesty’s Passport Office in the UK.This important...
View ArticleSpeech: Human Rights as Supreme Value
Updated: spelling mistakeLadies and Gentlemen Mr Chairman, Excellences.I am delighted to be here today. I would like to welcome and thank everyone involved in making this event possible. It is an...
View ArticleSpeech: Introduction to the Dementia Summit
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERYLadies and gentlemen,It is fantastic to see you all here today for the world’s first G8 Dementia Summit.And it is right we should be here. As life expectancy goes up, our...
View ArticlePress release: Latest PHE National Child Measurement Programme figures available
Latest annual figures from the NCMP show obesity levels amongst 4 to 5 year old children have levelled out (to 9.3% compared with 9.5% in 2011 to 2012), and levels in 10 to 11 year old children have...
View ArticleNews story: New National Cardiovascular Intelligence Network
Announced earlier this year in the cardiovascular disease outcomes strategy, the NCVIN aims to use data and information to improve the quality of care and outcomes of communities, patients and their...
View ArticlePress release: Aid agencies improving value for money for UK taxpayer
A review of the performance of multilateral aid agencies by the Department of International Development (DFID) has found evidence of improvement and reform.In an update of the Multilateral Aid Review...
View ArticlePress release: Welsh Secretary responds to GVA figures
The figures published by Office of National Statistics showed that Wales had the third largest increase in GVA per head of all the devolved nations and English regions. Growth in GVA per head in Wales...
View ArticleNews story: Chancellor welcomes Tesco Bank’s plans to enter current account...
The Chancellor has welcomed Tesco Bank’s announcement that it plans to launch a personal current account product next year.The government’s reforms to the banking system are designed to increase...
View ArticlePress release: Plan to reduce wasted goods and save businesses billions
Businesses are being urged to design products that last longer, contain fewer hazardous parts and to use resources better in a drive to save money, boost the economy and protect the environment.This...
View ArticleNews story: DSA opening hours: Christmas and New Year
Updated: Updated the dates and information for Christmas 2013 and New Year 2014.DSA’s online services will be available throughout Christmas and the New Year. You’ll be able to: book and manage your...
View ArticlePress release: Elizabeth Truss responds to NAO free school report
Education Minister Elizabeth Truss said:I am pleased the NAO has recognised the progress we have made in opening 174 schools and with much lower construction costs than previous programmes. Free...
View ArticleNews story: Self Assessment newcomers urged to register now
Registration can take up to seven working days to complete, as the final step involves HM Revenue and Customs sending you an activation code in the post. It’s therefore important not to leave this to...
View ArticlePress release: Foreign Secretary calls for restraint from Ukrainian Government
Following reports of riot police taking down protest barriers in Kyiv overnight the Foreign Secretary said:I am deeply concerned by the Ukrainian Government’s decision to send riot police to confront...
View ArticlePress release: FCO Minister visits Kenya
FCO Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, arrives in Nairobi later today for his second visit to Kenya. His visit will focus on Kenya’s 50th anniversary of Independence celebrations, at which he will...
View ArticleNews story: New chapter in Hillsborough Castle’s history
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, today announced plans for the future guardianship of Hillsborough Castle. Ms Villiers said: Hillsborough Castle has a unique...
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News story: Soldier receives UK's first mind-controlled robot arm
Corporal Andrew Garthwaite’s revolutionary ‘robotic’ prosthetic, which was fully funded by MOD, was shown off to his peers and Defence Minister Anna Soubry during his final visit to the Defence Medical...
View ArticleNews story: G8 Dementia Summit welcomed by PHE
Updated: Revised Duncan Selbie's comments for accuracy.Today, Wednesday 11 December, the UK Government is hosting the G8 Dementia Summit. Duncan Selbie, Chief Executive of Public Health England,...
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