Press release: Ash disease found in Derbyshire
A further case of the tree disease Chalara, also known as ash dieback, has been confirmed in a woodland on the Derbyshire border, near Swadlincote. Derbyshire is the 16th county in England where...
View ArticlePress release: Water abstraction reforms published
The way water is taken from our rivers and groundwater is set to be modernised following the launch of a new consultation on reforms to its licence system, Environment Minister Dan Rogerson announced...
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News story: Bakery provides festive treats for service personnel
As part of the tonnes of specialist Christmas food that MOD supplies to its troops around the world, thousands of mince pies and Christmas cakes have been provided by Wrights Food Group in...
View ArticlePress release: £2.3 million to open London’s professional services to more...
The London Professional Apprenticeship (LPA) programme will provide 250 apprenticeships to attract outstanding young Londoners into professional services roles. Small businesses that join the LPA will...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: ONS decision on the classification of Network Rail
Today (17 December 2013) the Office for National Statistics(ONS) announced that, following a review, Network Rail will be classified as a central government body in the public sector. This is an...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Huawei cyber security review: written ministerial...
The Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) reported in June 2013 on Foreign Investment in Critical National Infrastructure. The ISC raised concerns about the Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre...
View ArticleNews story: 2013 Antarctic Summer Season
With the Antarctic Summer well underway, British Antarctic Territory Commissioner Peter Hayes has sent his well wishes to British Antarctic Survey staff (BAS) working on the continent over the coming...
View ArticlePress release: Next steps for shale gas production
Large scale shale gas production by the 2020s could boost the UK’s energy security, contribute to economic growth, create thousands of jobs and plough almost £1 billion back to local communities...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Publication of a regulatory roadmap for onshore oil...
I have today published a Regulatory Roadmap for Onshore Oil & Gas exploration and a Strategic Environmental Assessment which represent important steps for onshore oil and gas exploration, including...
View ArticlePress release: Disability and health employment strategy launched
We’ve published a new strategy setting out ideas on how to help more disabled people and those with health conditions get into and stay in work.Building on the success of the #disabilityconfident...
View ArticleGovernment response: Fire Minister responds to the latest strike action
Brandon Lewis said:The decision by FBU leaders to interrupt the Christmas holiday season with unnecessary industrial action is completely cynical. I met with the FBU on 4 December to continue...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Transport Infrastructure
With permission Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the work of the Airports Commission.I will also give brief details of my written ministerial statement from this morning, on Network...
View ArticleNews story: Lord Carlile re-appointed as Independent Reviewer
Following the transfer of responsibility for national security in Northern Ireland to the MI5 in 2007, Lord Carlile was appointed to review annually the operation of the arrangements for national...
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News story: Transfer of responsibility on Operation Althea
1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS) has taken over from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards to deliver the European Union Force (EUFOR) Operation Althea, which delivers capacity-building...
View ArticleNews story: UK condemns series of bombings in Iraq
Minister of State for North Africa and Middle Estate Hugh Robertson said:The British Government strongly condemns the attacks that took place across Iraq yesterday, which resulted in the death of...
View ArticleNews story: Wales Office Minister supports launch of Disability and Health...
The launch of a new strategy designed to break down barriers that prevent disabled people from getting into work has been welcomed by Wales Office Minister Stephen Crabb. The paper launched by the...
View ArticlePress release: Business given power to scrutinise regulators’ performance
Business Minister Michael Fallon today (17 December 2013) announced a new initiative that puts the reform of regulatory enforcement in the hands of business. If a sector is frustrated by unnecessary...
View ArticleNews story: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Eritrea
He will succeed Dr Amanda Tanfield, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Ward will take up his appointment during May 2014.Mr Ward joined the FCO in 1992 and has...
View ArticlePress release: Statement of new regulation: total savings to business exceeds...
The Statement of New Regulation details all regulation, including EU measures, which is expected to come into force between 1 January and 30 June 2014, as well as all regulation removed - including...
View ArticleNews story: DVLA local office closures
In July 2012, findings of a public consultation in to the transformation of DVLA were announced. Many of our services, such as taxing your vehicle or applying for a driving licence are available...
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