Press Releases

Foreign Office Minister condemns executions in Nigeria

FCO Minister Mark Simmonds condemns the execution of prisoners in Nigeria yesterday and urges the authorities to halt further executions.

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attends the official opening of The Rowan

The Duchess of Cornwall attends the official opening of the Rowan Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Antrim

HRH The Prince of Wales opens first Prince's Trust Centre in Northern Ireland

The Prince of Wales today opened the first Prince's Trust Centre in Belfast

Minister for Europe condemns “serious incident” in Gibraltar

David Lidington has protested to the Spanish Minister for the European Union after allegations of shots fired in British territorial waters.

Greening: Now is the time for Arab world to invest in women

Programme to help women entrepreneurs in the Arab world announced at G8 Deauville Partnership: women in business conference

HRH The Prince of Wales attends reception in Larne Borough Council

HRH meets with representatives of the farming community affected by severe weather at a reception in Larne Borough Council

Foreign Office Minister concerned by violence in Saida, Lebanon

Alistair Burt offers condolences to families of those killed and reiterates support for Lebanese Armed Forces.

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visits Broughshane Library

The Duchess of Cornwall visits Broughshane Library to celebrate National Bookstart Week

Far-reaching directors pay changes to come into force

Reforms to curb excessive executive pay have been confirmed today after the new regulations were laid before Parliament

Drive to increase number of women on public boards

The Cabinet Office is supporting efforts to raise the proportion of women on public boards to 50% by 2015.

TRHs The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit Ballymena

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall's first engagement of the day brought them to Wrightbus in Ballymena

G8 Deauville Partnership: Women in business conference

As part of the G8 Presidency, UK hosts economic conference on “The role of Arab women – supporting open economies and inclusive growth”

Press briefing: morning 20 June 2013

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on GM foods, Abu Qatada/Jordan, Taliban and Saatchi.

Press briefing: morning 19 June 2013

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on food labelling, Care Quality Commission and banking.

Ministers welcome agreement on self-financing for local authority housing

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Welsh Government Ministers have reached agreement which will enable local authorities to exit the Housing Revenue Account Subsidy (HRAS) system in Wales.

Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire conferred: Vivien Judith Rose

Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire conferred upon Vivien Judith Rose.

Knighthood conferred: Mr Justice Birss

Knighthood conferred upon Mr Justice Birss, QC

Knighthood conferred: Mr Justice Keehan

Knighthood conferred upon Mr Justice Keehan, Esquire, QC

Better quality care for vulnerable children

The Department for Education today announced reforms to overhaul children’s residential care.

Chloe Smith welcomes new pilot property scheme

A new property pilot scheme, One Public Estate, will boost economic growth, redevelopment and government savings.